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NHS Abandon Strike After Coach Crash Kills 2
The NHS abandoned their double strike to see to an accident that involved an overturned coach, 50 teens in hospital and two passengers deceased.
Minister of State Helen Whately Addresses the Challenges in the British Healthcare System
Whately shed light on the prevailing tendency to focus on acute hospital performance, A&E waits and discharge into social care during media rounds, neglecting the broader perspective of healthcare.
Impact of NHS Strikes in England: Over 1 Million Appointments and Operations Rescheduled
Over the past 10 months, the National Health Service (NHS) in England has been grappling with a series of strikes by consultants and junior doctors, which have caused significant disruptions to patient care.
NHS Working Group Launched for Life-Threatening Heart Condition Aortic Dissection
An NHS working group of experts and charities are tasked to find out ways to improve the lives of people suffering from life-threatening heart condition aortic dissection in six months.
Hard-To-Treat Cancers Get £2 Million AI Cancer Research Funding From the UK Government
A two-day event selected four cancer research teams from the leading UK researchers to speed up treatment in hard-to-treat cancers using cutting-edge technology like AI.
Government Proposes Strike Laws As NHS Staff Continue Demands For Fair Pay And Working Conditions
The ongoing dispute between NHS staff in England and the government has taken a new turn as the health secretary, Steve Barclay, accused healthcare professionals of planning "politically timed" industrial action.
NHS Plan Historic Double Strike As Workers Continue Call For Better Wages And Fairer Work Hours
After several NHS workers rejected the government's pay rise offer, the industrial strike action has reached new levels, with many NHS workers criticising the government for repeatedly failing to meet their demands.
New BA.2.86 COVID-19 variant 'Pirola' raises global concerns
In the UK, Pirola has been linked to an outbreak at a care home in Norfolk, where 28 individuals have been infected.
Woman dies following 'life-threatening' outbreak of botulism in France
At least 12 people have also been hospitalised and are believed to have contracted botulism after eating sardines at the Tchin Tchin Wine Bar in Bordeaux.
Government invests £200 million to strengthen NHS ahead of challenging winter
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Health Secretary Steve Barclay and NHS leaders will collaborate to ease healthcare pressures during the demanding winter season, emphasising early planning and funding.
NHS and ACE harness AI to predict long-stay patients and improve hospital outcomes
Prolonged hospital stays carry risks like higher mortality, readmission chances and physical decline, especially in the elderly, prompting ACE and the NHS AI Lab to pioneer an AI tool to identify at-risk patients.
NHS rolls out weight-loss jabs for limited population
The UK National Health Service (NHS) has begun prescribing the weight loss drug Wegovy to a limited number of people who fulfil certain criteria.
Access to veteran-specific supported housing and health care services at an all-time high
Government's Collaborative Efforts with NHS England, Housing Providers, and Charities Yield Record Levels of Support for Veterans.
UK government boost the VCSE sector with £10 million suicide prevention fund
The UK government has doubled its spending on the suicide prevention fund for charities ahead of the launch of the new national suicide prevention strategy.
How we can build bridges between the NHS Federated Data Platform and the public
Dr Nicola Byrne, National Data Guardian, emphasised transparent communication and trust-building in the NHS Federated Data Platform, urging public engagement to prevent setbacks and ensure progress.
NHS improves stroke treatment rates with AI platform for stroke imaging and monitoring
A new report provides valuable insights into how NHS Hospitals are using an AI platform for stroke imaging and monitoring for stroke care and treatment.
Why are so many NHS workers moving to Australia?
NHS staff continue to strike in the UK, while thousands leave for better working conditions in Australia.
Britain moves closer to a resilient social care workforce with £600 million funding
The government has announced £600 million in funding to build the social care workforce in the next two years and also prepare for the incoming winter.
Massive progress in Hepatitis C elimination in England thanks to NHS efforts
UKHSA data shows significant progress in England's fight against hepatitis C, with 45 per cent fewer cases in 2022. NHS efforts and improved treatments drive elimination efforts.
Researchers train artificial intelligence to help detect breast cancer
With the support of AI detection, there will be improvements in the accuracy of medical diagnostics as well as earlier breast cancer detection.
Green Prescribing could address the mental health pandemic in Brits
A recent study showed how the NHS could more than £600 million yearly if green prescribing becomes a norm as it can address mental health issues like depression.
Small improvements made to women and girls' health services
The UK government has dedicated an information area on the NHS website to women's and girl's health.
Barts Health NHS Trust faces ransomware threats from Russian organisation BlackCat
BlackCat issued a threat to Barts Trust, stating that the organisation had three days to establish contact regarding the cyber attack and data theft.
Government offers pay rises to millions of UK public sector workers
The offer comes amidst a backdrop of widespread strikes across the public sector over the past few months, with the government suggesting pay rises of between six per cent and 6.5 per cent for 2023-24.
UK Government implements pay increases for public sector workers amid strikes
UK government offers pay raises to public sector workers amidst strikes. Junior doctors walk off the job for five days. Concerns were raised about NHS costs and patient care.
UK plasma can be used for albumin manufacturing for life-saving treatments
The independent Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) revealed that the ban on deriving albumin from plasma donors is being lifted.
Secretary of State breakdowns life sciences growth package worth £650 million
Speaking at the Creating a Scientific Superpower Conference, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology announced new investment into the treatment of traumatic brain injuries.
First of its kind NHS developed AI tool speeds up cancer radiotherapy wait time
The new technology known as OSAIRIS is helping doctors reduce hours of waiting time for cancer patients as the time for preparing for the scan and referrals for radiotherapy gets streamlined.
UK underperforming on treatable health conditions, new report shows
The King's Fund, an independent think tank involved with work relating to the health system, said the UK health system's poor performance on avoidable deaths should be a serious concern for political leaders and policy-makers.
Study shows that antidepressants may reduce likelihood of testing positive for COVID-19
A new study from King's College London has found that patients who are prescribed antidepressants are significantly less likely to test for COVID-19.