The importance of addressing men’s health in 2021
Men’s health, both physical and mental is a topic that often gets brushed under the carpet. Here we explore what is being done to ensure men are receiving the healthcare they need this ‘Movember’.
Study finds stark class difference in UK pregnancy outcomes
A study, based on over one million NHS births across the UK, reveals a racial and socio-economic difference in UK pregnancy outcomes.
Scientists say fully vaccinated people can transmit Delta variant
A UK study, published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, found that fully vaccinated people can still catch and transmit the Delta variant of COVID.
Scientists say Pfizer third dose decreases COVID death risk by 81%
According to a real-world study involving over 700,000 people, a Pfizer third dose can decrease COVID death risk by as much as 81%.
NHS says Autumn Budget “missed opportunity” to solve staffing crisis
NHS analysis of the Autumn Budget finds that Health spending will return to 2010 levels, but is a "missed opportunity" to solve the staffing crisis - currently, the workforce is 90,000 people short.
Half of public in England have registered with NHS login
Almost 28 million people in England have registered with NHS login and more than 16 million have signed up for the NHS App, according to the latest statistics from NHS Digital.
Are you eligible for the COVID-19 booster jab?
Find out everything you need to know about the UK Government's COVID-19 vaccination programme as the NHS begins to rollout booster jabs.
Back to Health campaign to help one million recover from COVID-19
Helpforce launches new Back to Health campaign to support the health and care sector as it recovers from COVID-19 and battles through winter pressures.
NHS should take inspiration from the business world to improve health services
Peter Wilson, Public Sector Industry Architect at Pegasystems, discusses how the NHS can take inspiration from how private sector organisations are benefiting from digital transformation.
What protection is there for UK hate crime victims?
In the wake of National Hate Crime Awareness week, it is time to review the policies and safeguards in place to protect those who fall victim to hate crimes.
NHS starts online vaccination bookings for 12-15 year olds
The NHS have opened online vaccination bookings for 12-15 year olds in the UK, who currently have the fastest rising rate of infection.
UK creates deal for 480,000 doses of Merck COVID pill
The Merck COVID pill, molnupiravir, cuts risk of death by 50% - now, the UK have secured 480,000 doses for late 2021.
Why is contraception still letting people down?
With numerous side effects and fluctuating reliability, contraception has a long way to go in order to provide the healthcare that people around the world need.
Driving the digital-first future of pathology through partnerships
Afshin Attari, Senior Director of Public Sector & Unified Platforms at Exponential-e, describes driving the digital-first future of pathology through partnerships.
Scientists find vaccinated teens 90% less likely to catch COVID
The real-world study finds that fully vaccinated teenagers are 90% less likely to catch COVID, according to an analysis of over 90,000 people.
British Medical Association says UK “has taken its foot off the brake”
Dr Chaand Nagpaul, Chair of the British Medical Association (BMA), said the UK Government "has taken its foot off the brake" - as COVID hospitalisations and infections continue to rise.
Increasing community testing to clear the NHS backlog
Doris-Ann Williams MBE, CEO, BIVDA, calls for increased community testing as a way to clear the NHS backlog and deal with the increasing number of people who are living with undiagnosed diseases in the UK.
The crisis of post-pandemic bed availability in the NHS
David Tyrrell, TeleTracking, explains why every minute matters when it comes to the bed availability crisis within the NHS.
Creating a healthier post-pandemic nation
Lockdowns, furloughs, and increased restrictions left many reconsidering their health and making positive changes to their lifestyle, discusses Ian Pocock, Managing Director, Research & Service Design, Engine Transformation.
UK faces new drink spiking “epidemic” via injection to body
As violence against women recedes from mainstream conversation again, a new drink spiking "epidemic" is happening - with attackers giving an injection to their victims.