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.
Flu Season: New data from the NHS shows rapid rise in flu cases across the UK, whilst across the world, china continues its battle against human metapneumovirus virus.
The UK government has announced new reform plans to address the backlog of the NHS waiting list, hoping to deliver more appointments, reduce delays,...
A new treatment, Sotatercept, for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) has recently been approved by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
Good pet nutrition and exercise are key to safeguarding pets’ health and wellbeing. We explore the physical and mental effects obesity can have on dogs and what owners can do about it with vet Dr Scott Miller and dog behaviour specialist Adem Fehmi.
This article highlights the importance of a proactive approach to managing lower limb wounds through primary and secondary prevention. Focusing on prevention can reduce the financial burden of wound care, alleviate capacity issues, and improve patient outcomes by lowering the incidence and recurrence.
Lorna Rothery spoke to Alex Maxwell, President of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine, to explore how this evidence-based discipline can enhance clinical care by promoting a more holistic approach to individual health.
The Council of European Dentists (CED) is a not-for-profit association representing over 340,000 dentists. Here, they address the relationship between oral health and overall health, as well as the necessary steps to improve access to dental care and reduce related inequalities.
Chronic pain can affect a person’s life in a myriad of ways. Asal Shirazi BEM, Founder of the Autoimmune Support & Awareness Foundation (ASA Foundation), talks us through some of the conditions associated with chronic pain and the advancements in pain management.
Kevin Ireson, the Sales Director at Mobile Rocket Ltd, explains how NHS 0-19 services and Family Hubs are being revolutionised through digital innovation.
Jakub Mazur, Deputy Mayor of Wrocław, Poland, and a member of ICLEI Europe’s Regional Executive Committee, discusses innovative food security policies, including how Wrocław is shaping a resilient future through food.
The opioid crisis has identified the extent of chronic pain as a health problem in Canada and the necessity of addressing pain as part of the solution to the crisis.
NHS trusts face numerous challenges that impact administrative efficiency and staff welfare. Peter Williams, CEO of SMS Tech, explains how the company’s solutions can streamline administrative burdens, reduce burnout, and support sustainability goals.
The report aims to help ICS leaders enhance collaboration between housing and health sectors across East England to address the root causes of poor health and improve overall community health outcomes.
Indigenous Peoples encounter numerous challenges in exercising their right to health. Lorna Rothery discussed the importance of collaborative and culturally sensitive approaches with Dr Sandra Del Pino, Advisor on Cultural Diversity at PAHO.