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Wednesday, 18 July 2018
Wednesday, 11 July 2018
The government and NHS have accepted the recommendation from the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review to pause the use of vaginally inserted surgical mesh.
Friday, 06 July 2018
256 state-of-the-art ambulances are to be funded by a £36.3 million investment from government as part of the long-term plan for the NHS.
Friday, 06 July 2018
The department is now seeking planning permission to develop the life sciences research facility site and housing for local NHS staff.
Tuesday, 03 July 2018
The new law seeks to protect the rights of people who do not have the mental capacity to make decisions about their care and to reduce the burden on local authorities.
Monday, 02 July 2018
The measures are part of a new wellbeing pledge for NHS staff and aim to reduce cases of physical and verbal abuse against the most at risk NHS workers.
Monday, 02 July 2018
The government has announced £215 million investment in NHS health research and an additional £3 million for a new research leader programme for nurses and midwives.
Monday, 02 July 2018
The free app will be available to everyone in England in December 2018.
Tuesday, 19 June 2018
Lord Ara Darzi has been appointed as chair of the Accelerated Access Collaborative, a joint government–industry group to speed up patient access to ground-breaking technologies and treatments.
Thursday, 14 June 2018
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care is looking to appoint two clinical members to the Independent Reconfiguration Panel.
Thursday, 14 June 2018
We are holding a public evidence gathering day on drug-related harms in homeless populations as part of a commission from government to report on vulnerable people and drug misuse.
Tuesday, 05 June 2018
The 2-year plan will raise the profile of carers, improve employment opportunities and help to better identify young carers.
Friday, 25 May 2018
People at risk of a mental health crisis will be able to access new support services under plans to give projects across the country a share of a £15 million fund.
Monday, 21 May 2018
The global meeting will help countries work together to deal with stigma and confront other issues to do with mental ill health.
Monday, 14 May 2018
The funding is double the original amount and will be used to encourage new research and clinical practice to improve outcomes for people with brain tumours.
Thursday, 10 May 2018
The system will link prescribing data in primary care to hospital admissions to help the NHS monitor and prevent errors.
Tuesday, 08 May 2018
The Health and Social Care Secretary has written to independent healthcare providers following a damning report by the Care Quality Commission.
Tuesday, 08 May 2018
The Health and Social Care Secretary has written to independent healthcare providers following a damning report by the Care Quality Commission.
Tuesday, 08 May 2018
The ACMD is holding a public evidence gathering day on drug misuse in prisons and the harms associated with transitions between custody and the community.
Wednesday, 02 May 2018
Dr Stuart Dollow has been appointed as Chair of the Advisory Committee on Clinical Excellence Awards (ACCEA) for 3 years from 1 June 2018.
Saturday, 28 April 2018
A new multi-million pound Microsoft package will ensure NHS systems have the most up-to-date software with the latest security settings.
Friday, 27 April 2018
The plans are part of an independent review into the training needs of NHS staff to ensure they are equipped to give patients the latest treatments.
Friday, 20 April 2018
The new partnership will see Jamaican nurses work in the NHS for 3 years to gain specialist skills and experience to take back to the Jamaican health system.
Wednesday, 18 April 2018
The United Kingdom and India will share research, knowledge and technology in areas of anti-microbial resistance, low cost health products and high yield crops.
Friday, 13 April 2018
The 2018 National Clinical Excellence Awards round has now closed.
Friday, 06 April 2018
The government is reviewing the impact of changes to regulations on recovering the cost of health treatments provided to overseas visitors.
Wednesday, 28 March 2018
Forty NHS hospitals and community services will get £760 million to modernise and transform their buildings and services in the year of the NHS’s 70th birthday.
Tuesday, 27 March 2018
Plans to train 3,000 more midwives over 4 years and further investment in maternity support staff.
Wednesday, 21 March 2018
The new contract will see a £256 million investment in general practice.
Wednesday, 21 March 2018
UK businesses can apply to the Biomedical Catalyst for a share of up to £10 million to develop innovative products and processes to healthcare challenges.
Tuesday, 06 March 2018
Women from Northern Ireland can now call a single telephone number to make an appointment with the most appropriate provider.
Tuesday, 06 March 2018
The NHS-funded nursing care standard rate is being increased to £158.16 from 1 April 2018.
Wednesday, 28 February 2018
More than 40,000 people with cancer or rare diseases have had their DNA sequenced as part of the 100,000 Genomes Project.
Thursday, 22 February 2018
The review will focus on 3 NHS treatments: Primodos, vaginal mesh implants and the anti-epilepsy drug sodium valproate.
Thursday, 22 February 2018
Brain tumour research in the UK to receive £45 million in funding from the Department of Health and Social Care and Cancer Research UK.
Wednesday, 14 February 2018
Prime Minister Theresa May and Secretary of State Liam Fox have prompted many UK-China healthcare deal signings on their recent trip to China.
Thursday, 08 February 2018
'How digital technology can improve outcomes and efficiency' was the focus for Healthcare UK at the largest healthcare show in the Middle East.
Monday, 05 February 2018
The nationwide programme will be rolled out in a phases from April 2018.
Monday, 05 February 2018
Plans to double the immigration health surcharge may provide an extra £220m a year to the NHS.
Wednesday, 24 January 2018
India is looking for innovative healthcare systems and is partnering with UK suppliers to deliver solutions.
Thursday, 11 January 2018
Letter from Professor Dame Sally Davies urges NHS staff to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
Thursday, 11 January 2018
ACCEA announces details of the timetable for applying for new awards and renewals in 2018.
Wednesday, 03 January 2018
Healthcare inspections in England will be ‘future-proofed’ to cover new apps and digital healthcare.
Thursday, 14 December 2017
Publication of the data seeks to protect patients by showing how many deaths might have been caused by problems in care. It will allow trusts to share lessons and learn from failings.
Thursday, 07 December 2017
An independent non-statutory inquiry will examine the circumstances and practices surrounding the malpractice of breast surgeon Ian Paterson.
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