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.
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.
Automation offers the NHS a proven, scalable route to higher productivity, better value and more time for patient care, explain Jo Bowers, Associate Director and James Davies, Head of Digital Productivity at Transformation Partners in Health and Care (TPHC).
Genomics is positioned as a transformative force in healthcare, promoting a proactive and preventative approach. Ellen Thomas, Chief Medical Officer of Genomics England, tells us about key milestones so far and how genomics could shape future care delivery.
Siska Pottie, Secretary General of the European Alliance for Plant-Based Foods, argues that instead of imposing restrictions, the EU should concentrate on creating fair conditions that allow sustainable food producers, including those in the plant-based sector, to thrive and innovate in a competitive environment.
David Wyndham Lewis, Health and Life Science Partner at Atos, explores how smart digital health systems can create a sustainable model for future-ready healthcare.
Striking for 236 days, phlebotomists at Gloucestershire Hospitals are now staging a rally in Gloucester. UNISON calls it the longest-running strike in NHS history, over demands for fair pay and re-banding.
Many children grow up surrounded by love, but those in care often feel managed rather than truly cared for. The Queensland Family and Child Commission highlights the need to move away from a bureaucratic, placement-driven system and toward relational care that puts meaningful connections, emotional support, and genuine relationships at the centre.
The Department of Health and Social Care publishes its accounting officer assessment of the NHS Electronic Staff Record Transformation Programme, evaluating costs, benefits, and implementation risks.
Research reveals that switching to a vegan diet can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 46% and land use by 33% while still meeting almost all essential nutrient needs.
The government announces that over £1 billion a year will be freed from NHS bureaucracy through reform, redirecting funds into patient care and frontline services.
Sarah Scott is a freelance journalist and Acting Trustee for the UK charity MCS-Aware, which supports people with environmental illness. Here, she discusses potential health threats inherent in the rapidly growing global reliance on wireless technology and why more research is urgently needed to better understand the effects of EMF exposure.
