NHS

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.

UK Government pledges 29,000 extra bone scans to improve osteoporosis care

NHS England will benefit from 13 new DEXA scanners to support osteoporosis and provide 29,000 extra scans.

World’s first low-carbon Trixeo Aerosphere approved by MHRA

Next-generation Trixeo Aerosphere propellant offers a 99.9% reduction in Global Warming Potential compared to current propellant.

New algorithms help GPs predict patients with undiagnosed cancer

Two advanced predictive algorithms can help accurately predict a patient's chances of having undiagnosed cancer.

World-first AI pilot trained on de-identified NHS data from 57 million patients

Researchers at UCL and King's College London are training an artificial intelligence (AI) on a set of NHS data for 57 million people in England.

Gene therapy could extend the lives of children with rare immune disorder

An investigational gene therapy has restored immune function in all nine children with severe leukocyte adhesion deficiency-I, a rare immune disorder.

New daily endometriosis pill approved for NHS use

A new endometriosis pill could help over 1,000 women manage their symptoms of the condition.

Doctor’s surgery refurbishments set to unlock 8 million extra GP appointments

The UK Government’s Plan for Change aims to deliver 8.3m new GP appointments following surgery refurbishments.

How are infectious diseases driving health inequalities in England?

UKHSA has published new insight into health inequalities caused by infectious diseases and environmental health hazards.

3D heart scan technology saves NHS £9.5 million

New analysis revealed that a 3D heart scan tool that uses AI has sped up coronary heart disease diagnosis and has saved the NHS millions.

Building sustainable NHS-private sector partnerships: Expanding private patient units and beyond

A fresh drive for partnership between the NHS and the private sector opens the door to greater collaboration. Carly Caton, Partner in the health and life sciences team at UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson, explains how to create lasting partnerships that drive mutual financial, health and innovation benefits.

NICE new guidelines to reduce fragility in older people and lower hospital admission rates

Updated guidance recommends personalised assessments and previous medical history to reduce fragility in support of older and at-risk individuals.

Achieving cost savings and improved performance in the NHS: A data-driven path to sustainable success

In this article, Gareth Jenkins from Changeology Group Ltd examines how data-driven methodologies – supported by real NHS case studies – can foster meaningful, sustainable change.

New analysis shows NHS faced record winter pressures in 2024/25

The Health Foundation analysed publicly available data to assess NHS performance and the effects of winter pressures on the health service.

NHS to introduce ambient voice technology to speed up appointments

NHS clinicians will benefit from ambient voice technology that cuts admin time and makes appointments more efficient.

New NHS app reform prevents 1.5 million missed hospital appointments

Millions of patients will gain greater choice and flexibility through a significant update to the NHS app, making it easier to manage their healthcare.

Prioritising healthcare communication in maternity care

With a focus on maternity care, Maria Rowntree, Community Midwife Team Lead, explores why healthcare communication improvement must become a priority in NHS goals.

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