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Nurses give 'devastating testimony' on corridor care

By Lee Peart 16 January 2025

A survey of over 5,000 NHS nursing staff has offered ‘devastating testimony’ of patients dying in corridors, lack of equipment and unsafe practices.

TECHNOLOGY

NICE publishes guidance on use of AI

By Liz Wells 16 January 2025

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published new guidance on the use of AI to assist with the detection of fractures on urgent care X-rays.

HOME OFFICE

Home Office and IBM to partner on Emergency Services Network

By Liz Wells 16 January 2025

The government is to partner with IBM on a new communications network, which will modernise how frontline emergency responders work together, after a series of delays by previous suppliers.

NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE AND GOOLE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Mannequin with 'pressure ulcers' trains Hull hospital staff

By Liz Wells 16 January 2025

Hospital staff in Hull have been trained to spot pressure ulcers in patients by an education team using simulation mannequins.

WES STREETING

NHS hospitals record busiest week this winter

By Lee Peart 16 January 2025

NHS hospitals have recorded their busiest week this winter, new data has revealed.

TECHNOLOGY

Royal Bolton launches neonatal unit app to keep parents updated

By Liz Wells 15 January 2025

A new app has gone live at Royal Bolton Hospital’s Neonatal Unit that will keep parents updated and involved in their baby’s care.

ICB

Turnaround process launched for ICB facing £350m deficit

By Lee Peart 15 January 2025

NHS England has launched a formal turnaround process for Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB.

PALLIATIVE CARE

MPs' committee to investigate state of palliative care in England

By Lee Peart 15 January 2025

The Health and Social Care Committee has asked its Expert Panel to undertake an evaluation of the state of palliative care in England.

PREVENTION

NHS South East London unveils plan to tackle alcohol harm

By Liz Wells 15 January 2025

NHS South East London is set to take action against the growing public health impact of alcohol, following a new report outlining measures to improve treatment, reduce harm, and alleviate costs on ...

REGULATION