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Could a four-day work week fix the NHS workforce crisis?

A BMJ article explores whether a four-day working week could ease recruitment challenges, reduce absenteeism, and improve morale in the NHS.

UK invests billions in new biosecurity centre to strengthen pandemic preparedness

UK invests billions in a National Biosecurity Centre in Essex: Europe’s largest hub for vaccine development, and pandemic preparedness.

GP practices to receive new support to help patients return to work

The UK government announces extra funding to help GP practices support people with long-term health conditions back into employment.

University of Manchester to lead £50m centre on environmental links to chronic diseases

A new £50 million MRC centre led by the University of Manchester will investigate how environmental exposures contribute to chronic inflammatory conditions, aiming to uncover new prevention and treatment strategies.

UTIs cost NHS hospitals over £600 million in 2024, report reveals

New data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows urinary tract infections (UTIs) cost NHS hospitals more than £600 million in 2024.

RCN warns NHS nursing pay crisis is putting lives and patient care at risk

The Royal College of Nursing warns that NHS nursing staff are stuck in a cycle of financial catch-up due to below-inflation pay rises.

EU unveils Stockpiling & Medical Countermeasures Strategies for crisis preparedness

The European Commission has introduced new strategies aimed at strengthening the EU's preparedness for future health emergencies.

Government launches targeted rollout of neighbourhood health services

The government begins phase 1 of its 10 Year Health Plan, launching 42 pioneer neighbourhood health services in deprived areas to support those with complex needs at home.

Evolving healthcare in Southern and Southeast Asia

Debarati Sengupta, Research Manager at Advanced SciTech in the Everest Group, analyses evolving healthcare in Southern and Southeast Asia.

Transforming pathology with siemens healthineers. The journey of spanish CLILAB Diagnòstics towards digital empowerment

Siemens Healthineers partnered with CLILAB Diagnòstics in Spain to digitalise pathology services and enhance efficiency amid rising workloads and staff shortages. Ben Reed, Syngo Business Manager at Siemens Healthineers, told us more.

England’s resident doctors vote to strike over pay and conditions

Resident doctors across England have backed industrial action, highlighting ongoing disputes over pay, workload, and working conditions in the NHS.

UK expands NHS dental services for vulnerable patients

The UK government announces expanded NHS dental services to improve access for underserved and vulnerable patient groups.

Seven healthcare innovations set to transform the NHS by 2035

Discover how seven groundbreaking technologies, from wearables to AI-driven diagnostics and robotic surgery, will revolutionise NHS care by 2035.

One in eight NHS senior staff from BME backgrounds

New WRES data shows 12.7% of very senior NHS managers are from Black & minority ethnic backgrounds, up from 11.2% in 2023, a significant rise since 2018.

The NHS’s 10-year health plan to secure the future

The National Health Service (NHS) has recently unveiled its 10-year health plan to address its most significant challenges and transform the system into a...

NHS approves first new core IT system for GPs in 25 years to enhance patient care

NHS England has introduced Medicus Health’s cloud-based IT system, a significant milestone in GP technology.

Innovator passports to fast-track adoption of cutting-edge NHS care technologies

The UK government introduces 'innovator passports' to streamline NHS adoption of new technologies, reducing red tape and enabling faster nationwide deployment of proven innovations.

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