Tim Anfilogoff is Head of Community Resilience at Herts Valleys CCG, and NHS England’s Social Prescribing Regional Facilitator for the East of England. Here he looks at the crucial role of social prescribing in responding to COVID-19 and the lessons learnt for the future. “It’s been an incredible year”, says Gina, a social prescribing link […]

Saving and Improving lives: The Future of UK Clinical Research Delivery sets a clear ambition for research across the UK, but what does it mean for NHS patients and health professionals? When the NHS was established in 1948, its focus was treating infectious disease such as tuberculosis, treating chronic diseases caused by poor nutrition, and […]

If you or a loved one you care for have a Severe Mental Illness (SMI), you are eligible for a free NHS COVID-19 vaccination now. It’s safe, effective and quick, and is the best chance we have of beating the virus, saving lives and getting back to doing the things we all enjoy. Adults with […]

What do you know about pulse oximeters? If you work in a hospital, this simple device will no doubt be extremely familiar. You might have seen one at your GP, but not known what it’s called. And if you’re in a high-risk category, you may have been offered one to monitor the oxygen levels in […]

Today (Wednesday 16 March) is Young Carers’ Action day, which aims to raise awareness of young carers and the incredible they make to their families and local communities. The theme of Young Carers’ Action Day this year is ‘Protect Young Carers’ Futures’, focusing on the incredible skills young carers develop through their role as a carer, […]

The way the NHS has responded to the pandemic has been extraordinary, and a big part of that has been the way we have supported and looked after each other. Despite the reality that the NHS is made up of many different organisations, this year there has been more sense than ever of one NHS, […]