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New guidelines hope to make public canteen meals greener and healthier

Public institutions across Europe, including schools, hospitals, and government offices, have received new guidelines from the Joint Research Centre (JRC) on serving healthier and more sustainable meals.

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.

NPA analysis finds over 6 million hours spent in A&E on cases treatable by community pharmacies

A new report by the National Pharmacy Association reveals that patients spent over 6 million hours in A&E last year for minor health issues that could have been managed by community pharmacies, highlighting an opportunity to ease pressure on emergency services.

World-first AI system launched to detect NHS patient safety risks

A groundbreaking AI system has been developed to identify patient safety concerns across the NHS, aiming to prevent harm and improve care outcomes through early intervention.

Rebalancing wound care: Challenging the overuse of sub-therapetic compression through evidence based pathways

Adam Mence from L&R Medical UK walks us through rebalancing wound care, explaining the challenge of overusing sub-therapeutic compression through evidence-based pathways.

New AI implant promises drug-free relief for chronic pain

University of Southern California researchers have developed a groundbreaking ultrasound device that could reduce reliance on addictive painkillers for patients with chronic pain.

What governments can learn from Estonia’s genomic health revolution

Estonia is leading in integrating genomic data into national healthcare, showcasing a model for personalised medicine as essential for sustainable healthcare, particularly for conditions like depression and breast cancer.

AI boosts NHS communications but adoption is uneven, new report warns

Over 55% of NHS communications professionals are now using AI tools, with 41% more showing interest. But a new report reveals adoption is patchy, with skill gaps and limited access slowing progress.

The UK Government launches urgent national NHS maternity investigation

Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting orders a rapid national investigation into NHS maternity and neonatal services.

10-Year NHS Health Plan delivers major boost to UK clinical trials

The government has unveiled a transformative initiative that will empower millions of NHS patients to find and join clinical trials via the NIHR’s “Be Part of Research” portal within the NHS App.

Over a quarter of 999 call handlers quit amid rising stress, says Unison

More than a quarter of NHS ambulance call handlers have left their roles in the past three years, according to a new report from Unison.

Overseas-born ethnic minority NHS staff face career and pay disparities

New research has found that ethnic minority healthcare workers who are also born overseas face a double disadvantage due to the combined effects of ethnicity and migrant status.

‘Foot-recognition’ AI scanner can prevent heart failure hospitalisations

New research from the British Cardiovascular Society conference in Manchester suggests that a home device that scans a person's feet as they get out of bed could help detect early signs of worsening heart failure, potentially keeping them out of hospital.

£450m capital boost for NHS urgent and emergency care

The UK Government sets out reforms to tackle waiting times in A&E and invest in better and faster NHS emergency care.

Fragmented data, decade-long waits, and rising demand in adult ADHD NHS care

With growing awareness of ADHD in adulthood, the NHS faces increasing pressure to deliver timely, consistent assessments. A new report by The King’s Fund sheds light on how current systems are struggling to keep pace.

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