Recent reports have highlighted the ongoing work NHS England is leading to understand issues in the quality of care some children and families have received from local hearing services. In this blog, Professor Sir Stephen Powis, NHS England’s National Medical Director, and Professor Dame Sue Hill, the NHS Chief Scientific Officer, set out what has […]
The Generation Study, a world-leading initiative led by Genomics England in partnership with NHS England, has begun testing newborns for over 200 rare genetic conditions. This pioneering study aims to screen up to 100,000 newborns across England, which could lead to early diagnosis and treatment of rare genetic disorders. By identifying treatable, rare conditions shortly […]
My son and around 17,000 adults and children in England have a sickle cell disorder. Their bodies produce unusually shaped red blood cells that can block blood vessels and lead to a serious complication known as sickle cell crisis. Sadly, various reports have stated that people with sickle cell disorder experience delays in access to […]
A stroke is a serious life-threatening condition that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. When someone has a stroke, it is estimated they may be losing around 2 million brain cells a minute – so urgent treatment is essential. As stroke clinicians, we often use the phrase “time is brain” […]
David Webb, Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for England, and Ali Sparke, Director for Dentistry, Community Pharmacy and Optometry, recently visited Trinity Medical Centre and Pharmacy Plus Health in Wakefield to learn how the GP surgery and community pharmacy work effectively together to deliver Pharmacy First. They met a range of colleagues, including Ruth Buchan, Community Pharmacy […]
Across England, tackling health inequalities remains a priority, with one particular focus on inclusion health groups – people who are socially excluded and face overlapping risk factors such as poverty, violence, and complex trauma. Inclusion health groups are a priority group within the Core20PLUS5 population cohort, which focuses on the most deprived 20% of the population and key […]
From the beginning of September, the NHS will be rolling out a new vaccination for respiratory syncytial virus, also known as RSV. This marks a big step forward in protecting older people aged 75 to 79 and newborn babies, not only in the run up to winter but all year round. RSV is an incredibly […]
