NHS launches new recruitment drive on COVID Jabiversary
The NHS is launching a drive to recruit 10,000 vaccination workers today on the jabiversary' of the first Pfizer jab.
Updated: Wed Dec 08 2021
People 40 and over to get their lifesaving booster jab three months on from second dose
People aged 40 and over, along with those in high risk groups, will be able to book in for their life-saving COVID booster jab three months after their second dose as the NHS vaccine programme is extended today.
Updated: Wed Dec 08 2021
NHS chief Amanda Pritchard receives COVID-19 booster and flu vaccine
NHS Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard has urged people to get their COVID-19 booster vaccine as she joined over 17 million people in England who have had their top-up jab.
Updated: Tue Dec 07 2021
Keeping each other safe in the NHS this winter
Health Secretary Sajid Javid reflects on the Government's plans to keep NHS staff safe and healthy throughout the challenging weeks ahead.
Updated: Mon Dec 06 2021
More people with diabetes set to benefit from blood sugar monitors as NHS roll-out succeeds
Half of NHS Type 1 diabetes patients in England are now benefiting from the use of life-changing flash monitors that allow them to check their glucose levels more easily and regularly, paving the way for more people to benefit.
Updated: Mon Nov 29 2021
New statistics released on talking therapies in England
New annual figures have been released by NHS Digital on referrals to talking therapies for conditions such as anxiety and depression in England during 2020-21.
Updated: Mon Nov 29 2021
Total NHS COVID vaccines top 96 million, amid concern over new variant
Total vaccinations have hit the 96 million mark as the NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme continues its drive to protect the most vulnerable ahead of Christmas.
Updated: Mon Nov 29 2021
NHS Digital publishes NHS Payments to General Practice 2020/21 annual report
NHS Digital yesterday published the NHS Payments to General Practice in England annual report.
Updated: Fri Nov 26 2021
Record high patient numbers completing NHS treatment for common mental illness
More people got a full course of NHS talking therapy treatment last year than ever before, despite the pressure on services from the pandemic, according to new figures published yesterday.
Updated: Fri Nov 26 2021
Third COVID jabs available to book online for people who are severely immunosuppressed
People who are severely immunosuppressed can book their third COVID jab online from today, as the NHS national booking system opens up to more people.
Updated: Fri Nov 26 2021
New figures on Maternity Services released today
The latest annual report outlining maternity activity in English NHS hospitals during 2020-21 has been published by NHS Digital today.
Updated: Thu Nov 25 2021
New figures on mental health services released today
NHS Digital has released new figures on the use of NHS mental health services by adults and children from April 2020 to March 2021.
Updated: Thu Nov 25 2021
Department of Health Social Care announcement on NHS Tech Agenda
The Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid has accepted the recommendations of Laura Wade-Gery, Non-Executive Director at NHS England and Chair of NHS Digital, including to merge NHSX and NHS Digital into NHSE/I.
Updated: Tue Nov 23 2021
Review of Health and Social Care Leadership: an open letter to all those who work in health and social care
Following the government's announcement of a review of leadership in health and social care, General Sir Gordon Messenger and Dame Linda Pollard have written to those working in health and social care with their thoughts on this important piece of work.
Updated: Tue Nov 23 2021
NHS deal on spinal muscular atrophy at home treatment
A life-changing drug that can improve mobility in children and adults with a rare genetic condition will be available on the NHS following a new commercial deal, chief executive Amanda Pritchard recently (19 November 2021) announced.
Updated: Mon Nov 22 2021
Top up jab bookings to open up for more than one million people
More than one million people will be eligible to book their life-saving jab top-up from tomorrow, as the NHS COVID-19 Vaccination programme continues to boost people's protection ahead of winter.
Updated: Mon Nov 22 2021
Thousands spared strokes thanks to new NHS drug agreements
More than 20,000 strokes and 5,000 deaths could be averted after NHS England struck new agreements to expand life-saving blood thinning drugs, chief executive Amanda Pritchard recently (16 November 2021) announced.
Updated: Thu Nov 18 2021
NHS to open first specialist clinics for severely obese children
Severely obese children and young people will receive intensive support in the coming months thanks to a pilot of 15 new specialist clinics set up by the NHS in England.
Updated: Wed Nov 17 2021
Significant increase in obesity rates among primary-aged children, latest statistics show
Obesity rates in both reception-aged and year 6 schoolchildren increased by around 4.5 percentage points1 between 2019-20 and 2020-21 - the highest annual rise since the National Child Measurement Programme began.
Updated: Wed Nov 17 2021
NHS vaccinates one million 12 to 15-year-olds
More than one million 12 to 15-year-olds in England have been vaccinated against COVID-19, as the NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme continues to visit hundreds of schools every week.
Updated: Tue Nov 16 2021
Record breaking week for NHS COVID-19 booster jabs
It was a record week for the number of booster vaccines delivered with 2.1 million boosters delivered, compared to 1.7 million during the previous seven days.
Updated: Mon Nov 15 2021
11 things to remember for university this year
Throughout the pandemic young people have made big sacrifices, but thanks to the Covid-19 vaccine programme, which has meant the easing of national restrictions, there is an exciting outlook for the academic year ahead. This blog lists some important things to know for students starting or returning to university this year.
Updated: Fri Nov 12 2021
NHS Digital pledges to tackle the net zero challenge
As part of the Greener NHS programme, NHS Digital has set out its sustainability pledges to help drive the organisation down to net zero.
Updated: Fri Nov 12 2021
NHS responds to highest number of 999 calls on record
NHS 999 services had their busiest ever month in October as staff answered a record 1,012,143 calls, new figures yesterday revealed.
Updated: Fri Nov 12 2021
Call for more breast implant surgeries to be added to registry
Thousands of breast implant patients are being urged to ensure their details are recorded on a national registry designed to safeguard their health.
Updated: Thu Nov 11 2021