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.
NIHR has awarded nearly £700,000 to support UK health and social care projects focused on adapting to climate change and extreme weather, and on building urgent resilience.
As the NHS grapples with unprecedented demand, workforce pressures and growing elective backlogs, agentic automation is emerging as the key practical lever of choice.
A new University of Bristol study finds nearly 1 in 5 NHS emergency department patients are treated in corridors or waiting rooms, highlighting severe overcrowding and mounting pressure.
Resident doctors in England are weighing a revised government proposal on training and job reforms as the British Medical Association consults members on whether to call off planned December strikes.
This article explores the significance of exercise, particularly strength training, to healthy aging, recognizing its role in mitigating many of the chronic conditions and risk factors associated with getting older.
The article explores the challenges faced by the estimated 2.1 million children in Europe affected by parental imprisonment, emphasizing the need to shift from framing children as potential risks to recognizing their rights and dignity.
Claire Jackson from HC Legionella Ltd examines the role of TMVs in managing water temperature and the challenges they pose in preventing Legionella growth within NHS buildings.
A new Healthwatch England survey shows that 14% of GP referrals for specialist care are delayed, lost, or rejected, leaving thousands of patients waiting indefinitely for treatment.
NHS England is launching a first-of-its-kind maternity safety signal system (MOSS) designed to identify worrying trends early and trigger urgent safety checks, helping prevent harm to mothers and babies.
Disabled doctors warn they are being denied reasonable adjustments across the NHS, putting careers, patient safety, and wellbeing at risk despite legal protections.
Resident doctors in England have announced strike action from 17–22 December amid a growing dispute over pay, warning that years of real-terms wage cuts and staff shortages are putting the NHS under extreme pressure.
Venous leg ulcers represent a significant socioeconomic burden, costing the NHS over £3 billion each year. These ulcers can lead to life-altering challenges for patients, impacting both their mental and physical health. Lorna Rothery spoke with Professor Dan Carradice, a specialist in vascular surgery, about why early treatment must be a national priority.
The UK government is preparing to expand community-based healthcare as part of a new plan to cut NHS waiting times, boost productivity, and modernise the system.
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are prevalent in our environment. Dr Josef Köhrle, Senior Professor of Molecular Endocrinology and Editor-in-Chief of Environmental Endocrinology, discusses with Lorna Rothery the urgent need for stronger actions to address the potential health risks posed by these chemicals.
