The latest health and social care news and a look at research and development into the treatment of common and rare diseases alike. We also look at the vital changes being made to help deliver effective healthcare through the digital transformation within the NHS.
New UKHSA and NHS England data reveal 18.6% of children have not received their pre-school booster vaccine, a vital vaccine for protecting against serious illnesses.
The NIHR is investing £22 million to strengthen UK health and life sciences innovation, supporting cutting-edge research, new technologies, and collaborations across the sector.
Tandem Health’s AI medical assistant is helping thousands of clinicians alleviate the burden of documentation, enabling them to reclaim their time and reduce stress.
Accuro offers speech-to-text transcription services designed to alleviate the administrative burden faced by clinicians in healthcare settings. Here, they explain the advantages of the company’s Ambient Voice Technology (AVT), particularly through the use of an Ambient Scribe.
The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) has initiated an inquiry into corridor care in NHS hospitals in England, following a campaign by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).
Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions represent one of the most significant and growing health challenges facing the UK today. Cathy Monaghan, Public Affairs and Policy Officer at the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance, posits for stronger policy action to support those affected.
Violence against women, particularly intimate partner violence, is a serious public health concern. Lorna Rothery spoke with Britta Baer, Regional Advisor on Violence Prevention at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), about the risks and effects of violence, along with strategies for prevention and protection.
NICE has conditionally recommended six digital technologies to support cardiac rehabilitation, enabling remote monitoring and patient support while further evidence is evaluated.
The Health Tech Alliance explores how looking beyond costs to examine value-based procurement will impact health technology and innovation within the NHS.
University of Manchester research warns that burnout, low job satisfaction, and poor work–life balance could push a third of GPs in England out of patient care within five years.
Didier Coeurnelle, Co-chair at Heales (Healthy Life Extension Society) and member of the board at the International Longevity Alliance, discusses developments in longevity research, promoters and barriers to healthy aging, and the importance of preventative approaches to care.
The establishment of the UK’s cross-government Food Strategy Advisory Board (FSAB) represents a significant first step towards the government’s vision of creating a more sustainable food system that supports farmers, manufacturers, and, crucially, ensures public access to healthier foods.
Expectant mothers in England can now bypass GP visits by completing a simple online form on NHS.uk to self-refer directly to local maternity services, ensuring timely and personalised care.
