Public back NHS plans for new fast treatment
England’s top doctor has welcomed public support for NHS proposals on fast treatment for those who need it in A&E.
£26 million awarded to implement digital prescriptions in hospitals
25 NHS trusts will receive a share of the £26 million to replace outdated paper systems and introduce digital prescriptions.
100,000 patients to receive personal health budgets under changed law
Everyone eligible for an NHS wheelchair and people who require aftercare services under section 117 of the Mental Health Act will have access to personal health budgets.
The Keep Antibiotics Working campaign returns
The Keep Antibiotics Working campaign is back to alert the public to the risks of antibiotic resistance, urging people to always take their doctor, pharmacist or nurse’s advice.
The Oral Health Foundation launches national mouth cancer campaign
More than 130 people joined The Oral Health Foundation yesterday, at the Houses of Parliament, as the charity announced this year's Mouth Cancer Action Month.
78 NHS trusts to receive new cancer screening machines
The 78 trusts, that have now been announced, will receive funding for new machines that will improve patient experience and lead to earlier cancer diagnosis.
Make every day mental health day with mindfulness
James Gillies, Mindfulness Workshop Leader, discusses how mindfulness practice can help make every day a mental health day.
Tick-borne brain virus detected in the UK
A tick-borne encephalitis brain virus detected in 2 parts of England for the first time has been widely discussed: What's the truth behind the story?
Four ways to combat SAD in your workplace
David Price, CEO and workplace wellbeing expert at Health Assured offers advice on how to combat SAD in your workplace.
The mental health implications for kids caught in the crossfire of divorce
This article takes a look at the mental health implications for children who are caught up in the middle of a marital breakdown. We will also analyse what you, as a parent, can do to help them.
A third of people living with sight loss experience mental health issues
A poll commissioned by eye research charity Fight for Sight has found that 4 in 10 Brits either has or knows someone with significant sight loss, and a third of these people have experienced mental health issues.
Psoriasis impacts around 1.1 million people in the UK
According to researchers, the chronic skin condition psoriasis impacts around 1.7% of the UK population.
Poverty in England creates rise in infant mortality
A new study links a recent rise in infant mortality in England to poverty, which they find is partly linked to the insufficient and inaccessible welfare system.
UK adult social care has 2.6% funding increase
NHS Digital has published three reports which include the latest statistics on those in receipt of adult social care in England.
Cystic fibrosis drugs agreement secured by NHS England
NHS England has announced it has secured a definitive cystic fibrosis drugs agreement with Vertex Pharmaceuticals, to use all three of their UK-licensed medicines.
Resistance to antibiotics doubles in 20 years
Resistance to antibiotics used for treating harmful bacteria related to a variety of stomach conditions has more than doubled in 20 years, new research presented at UEG Week Barcelona 2019 has shown.
Fertility information: Giving young cancer patients the chance to have children
Young people with cancer are potentially being robbed of the ability to have children as important information around fertility is not being communicated at the earliest opportunity says the cancer charity, Teenage Cancer Trust.
The Japanese Society of Nephrology: Research and education to tackle kidney disease
Here we find out how The Japanese Society of Nephrology engages in research developing human resources, providing lifelong education and disseminating knowledge to the public, to tackle kidney disease and promote health.
Detecting Specific Language Impairment (SLI) in children
Mabel L Rice analyses the cause of Specific Language Impairment (SLI) and the need to identify it early on in children to provide a solution.
NHS: Why AI investment is just one piece of the puzzle
The news that the UK Government is investing in artificial intelligence is hugely welcome, but to truly reap the benefits, AI must be part of a wider scheme of data utilisation, digital process automation and citizen engagement. Peter Ford, Public Sector Industry Principal, Pegasystems tells us more.
