NHS develops world-first bedside genetic test to prevent babies going deaf
A world-first genetic test that could save the hearing of hundreds of babies each year has been developed and successfully piloted in the NHS.
Updated: Mon Apr 04 2022
NHS runs world-first test into sci-fi like artificial pancreases
Almost 1,000 adults and children with type 1 diabetes have been given a potentially life-altering artificial pancreas' by the NHS in England as part of the first nationwide test into the effectiveness of this technology in the world.
Updated: Fri Apr 01 2022
Lifechanging technology to be rolled out to all type 1 diabetes patients
Everyone living with type 1 diabetes will be eligible for lifechanging flash glucose monitors on the NHS, thanks to new guidance published today.
Updated: Thu Mar 31 2022
Comment On Study Linking Type 2 Diabetes To Earlier Health Problems
Comment from Professor Jonathan Valabhji on a new study from the University of Cambridge, that finds people with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of earlier health problems including cancer.
Updated: Wed Mar 30 2022
Cyber Associates Network Awards 2022: The Winners
The virtual ceremony was held to showcase the incredible work being done to manage and improve cyber security in health and care.
Updated: Tue Mar 29 2022
New state-of-the-art NHS hospital to help tackle Covid backlog
A new planned care' hospital dedicated to non-emergency treatment opened yesterday in Berkshire, as the NHS continues its efforts to address covid-19 backlogs.
Updated: Tue Mar 29 2022
NHS Prevention Programme cuts chances of Type 2 diabetes for thousands
Thousands of people have been spared Type 2 diabetes thanks to the world leading NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NHS DPP), new research shows.
Updated: Tue Mar 29 2022
Celebrities join forces with the NHS to encourage cancer checks
Famous faces have come out in support of a new, first of its kind NHS campaign aimed at tackling fears and concerns about cancer.
Updated: Mon Mar 28 2022
NHS invites another 620,000 forward for spring boosters
More than 600,000 people will be invited for their life-saving COVID jab next week, as the NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Programme spring booster campaign ramps up.
Updated: Mon Mar 28 2022
High-tech Find and Treat service tackles tuberculosis in Londons homeless population
A high-tech, mobile health clinic, 'Find and Treat' is being used to improve screening, testing and treatment of around ten thousand vulnerable, homeless and high-risk people in London every year.
Updated: Fri Mar 25 2022
NHS announces 127m maternity boost for patients and families
The NHS in England yesterday announceda 127 million funding boost for maternity services across the England that will help ensure safer and more personalised care for women and their babies.
Updated: Fri Mar 25 2022
Headache busting balloons among pioneering treatments rolled out on NHS
A tiny balloon to treat chronic sinus infection and steam bursts to shrink an enlarged prostate are among a range of new treatments being rolled out by the NHS from next week.
Updated: Thu Mar 24 2022
Government action on cancer
Earlier this year, on World Cancer Day, the Health and Social Care Secretary made clear that tackling cancer is a priority. We committed to making this country's cancer outcomes the best in Europe over the next 10 years. In ...
Updated: Tue Mar 22 2022
How the NHS is supporting nurses to return to practice
Nurses are the heart and soul of the NHS, and I'm so grateful for everything that you do in the most challenging times. I know we need to do more to help you continue to deliver this world-class care, and ...
Updated: Tue Mar 22 2022
NHS COVID-19 vaccine programme delivers first spring boosters
A 95-year-old granddad yesterday become one of the first people in England to receive a spring booster, as part of the latest phase of the NHS COVID-19 vaccination rollout.
Updated: Tue Mar 22 2022
NHS bookings open for Spring boosters
The NHS COVID vaccination programme will today start inviting eligible people to come forward for their life-saving Spring booster jabs.
Updated: Mon Mar 21 2022
NHS fast tracks new gamechanging drug for lung cancer
A targeted new drug for a rare and aggressive form of lung cancer will be fast-tracked to eligible patients within weeks, thanks to a deal brokered by NHS England.
Updated: Mon Mar 21 2022
CAN Awards 2022: Recognising cyber security excellence
The awards will shine a light on the innovation and digital expertise that help protect patient care and data across the NHS.
Updated: Fri Mar 18 2022
NHS Digital data to help researchers understand the impact of COVID-19 on cancer
Cancer data from NHS Digital has now been made available in a secure environment to enable researchers to understand the impact of COVID-19 on people affected by cancer.
Updated: Fri Mar 18 2022
Training places for doctors
The Foundation Programme is a two-year programme which doctors undertake after graduating to enable them to practise as a doctor in the UK. It precedes specialist or general practice training. A Foundation Programme (FP) post is a job - and ...
Updated: Thu Mar 17 2022
Life-extending injection for blood cancer available on the NHS
A life-extending injection for a fatal form of blood cancer will be available to around 350 patients per year in England, the NHS chief executive has announced.
Updated: Wed Mar 16 2022
Ukrainian refugee children to begin lifesaving NHS cancer care
The 21 Ukrainian children who were evacuated to England, are now all under the care of NHS specialist hospital services and are starting their package of cancer treatment.
Updated: Wed Mar 16 2022
NHS booster bookings open for most vulnerable 12 to 15 year olds
The world-beating NHS vaccination programme has expanded further so that 12 to 15 year olds who are most at risk from COVID, including those who are severely immunosuppressed and with underlying health conditions, can now book in their booster online.
Updated: Tue Mar 15 2022
Thousands of tests and checks every day in January despite Omicron pressure
The NHS delivered 280,000 more diagnostic tests and checks in January compared to the same month last year, new figures show, as staff continue to work hard to tackle long waits and COVID-19 backlogs.
Updated: Fri Mar 11 2022
NHS seeks views on proposed new standards for cancer
The NHS yesterday launched a consultation on proposed new standards that will help diagnose more cancers earlier and save more lives.
Updated: Thu Mar 10 2022