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NHS rolls out free eyesight, hearing and dental checks at residential special schools

By Liz Wells 05 October 2024

Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in residential special schools and colleges across England are to be offered free NHS eyesight, hearing and dental checks.

PRIMARY CARE

Lincolnshire council to work with the NHS to build support for new GP surgery

By Liz Wells 04 October 2024

West Lindsey District Council has unanimously backed plans to improve access to health care across the district, prioritising the construction of a new GP surgery in Gainsborough.

PRIMARY CARE

Streeting's plans to cut GP bureaucracy welcomed

By Liz Wells 04 October 2024

Health Secretary Wes Streeting's plans to cut GP bureaucracy have been welcomed by sector bodies.

PREVENTION

UK government unveils 111 breast cancer diagnosis trial

By Liz Wells 04 October 2024

A trial to let women with breast cancer symptoms book appointments directly with diagnostic clinics without going to see their GP is to start in Somerset in November.

CQC

CQC unveils plans to re-build trust

By Liz Wells 04 October 2024

The CQC has set out how it will drive the improvements needed to ‘re-build trust’ in its regulation.

ROYAL SHREWSBURY HOSPITAL

Shropshire frailty assessment units reducing time spent in hospital

By Liz Wells 04 October 2024

Frail patients are spending less time in hospital after the launch of dedicated assessment units at Shropshire’s two acute hospitals.

PREVENTION

Newborns tested for over 200 genetic conditions as study begins in NHS hospitals

By Liz Wells 03 October 2024

Hundreds of babies have begun to be tested for more than 200 rare genetic conditions as part of a world-leading study in NHS hospitals, which aims to screen up to 100,000 newborns in England.

PREVENTION

UK Councils invited to join and shape new initiative to improve access to green space for millions

By Liz Wells 03 October 2024

A new initiative will enable at least 100 towns and cities across the UK to become better places to live and work, by putting nature and green spaces at the heart of their plans and priorities.

NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE

Glasgow trust transforms Scoliosis treatment

By Liz Wells 03 October 2024

The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Paediatric Orthotics Department has introduced a 3D scanner to transform the 'casting' process for children with Scoliosis.

TECHNOLOGY

NHS tech suppliers merge

By Liz Wells 03 October 2024

Huma, the healthcare AI and digital health solutions company, has acquired the creator of digital-first triage and automated consultation platforms eConsult.