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UHNM awarded £250,000 government funding to launch pioneering endometriosis trial

University Hospitals of North Midlands has secured £250,000 from NIHR to run the ICE trial, a two‑year feasibility study testing a novel dye method to improve surgical outcomes in endometriosis.

UTIs cost NHS hospitals over £600 million in 2024, report reveals

New data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows urinary tract infections (UTIs) cost NHS hospitals more than £600 million in 2024.

NHS Cancer Programme awards £14.4M to boost early detection and diagnosis innovations

The NHS Cancer Programme has awarded £14.4 million through SBRI Healthcare to support 16 pioneering projects aimed at improving early cancer detection and diagnosis across the UK.

NHS to roll out groundbreaking triple therapy for cystic fibrosis patients

The NHS will provide a new triple combination therapy to hundreds of children and adults with cystic fibrosis in England, aiming to improve lung function and quality of life for eligible patients.

RCN warns NHS nursing pay crisis is putting lives and patient care at risk

The Royal College of Nursing warns that NHS nursing staff are stuck in a cycle of financial catch-up due to below-inflation pay rises.

UK Government unveils £63m boost for electric vehicle charging infrastructure

The UK Government has announced a significant new investment to accelerate the country’s electric vehicle (EV) transition.

Government launches targeted rollout of neighbourhood health services

The government begins phase 1 of its 10 Year Health Plan, launching 42 pioneer neighbourhood health services in deprived areas to support those with complex needs at home.

NHS pilots “sponge-on-a-string” cancer test in high-street pharmacies

NHS trials a 10-minute “sponge-on-a-string” cancer test in high-street pharmacies to detect early signs of Barrett’s oesophagus.

Elinzanetant approved by MHRA to treat menopause hot flushes

Elinzanetant is a newly MHRA-approved non-hormonal treatment for menopause-related hot flushes and night sweats, offering an alternative to HRT.

England’s resident doctors vote to strike over pay and conditions

Resident doctors across England have backed industrial action, highlighting ongoing disputes over pay, workload, and working conditions in the NHS.

UK expands NHS dental services for vulnerable patients

The UK government announces expanded NHS dental services to improve access for underserved and vulnerable patient groups.

Seven healthcare innovations set to transform the NHS by 2035

Discover how seven groundbreaking technologies, from wearables to AI-driven diagnostics and robotic surgery, will revolutionise NHS care by 2035.

One in eight NHS senior staff from BME backgrounds

New WRES data shows 12.7% of very senior NHS managers are from Black & minority ethnic backgrounds, up from 11.2% in 2023, a significant rise since 2018.

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.

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