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Staff and patients asked for their views on proposals to help the NHS deliver its Long Term Plan
The NHS has today launched a call for views on how targeted amendments to the law could help local and national health organisations work together more effectively to improve services for patients. At a joint board meeting of NHS England and NHS Improvement, national leaders of the NHS approved a series of proposals for legal […]
NHS to give therapy for harmful social media as part of plan to tackle rare eating disorder
Hundreds of people will receive therapy to counteract the impact of harmful social media, as part of a new NHS service for the rare eating disorder diabulimia. Patients will be coached to deal with unrealistic body images amid increasing concerns about the potential damage social media can have on young peoples’ mental health. Diabulimia is […]
NHS publishes latest NHS staff survey results
The 2018 Staff Survey of NHS trusts and foundation trusts is published today showing more than seven in ten staff would recommend their organisation to their family and friends for treatment, a proportion that has increased every year for the past four years. Increasing numbers of staff would also recommend their own organisation as a […]
20,000 mums get help from NHS maternity advice line
A pioneering advice line staffed by midwives has seen tens of thousands of new and expectant mothers get guidance on labour, breastfeeding, sleep and other health problems. Women can get advice over the phone 24 hours a day, 365 days per year from the Surrey Heartlands Pregnancy Advice Line. The dedicated phone line is one […]
Young male nursing applicants surge after ‘We are the NHS’ recruitment campaign
A record breaking number of male school leavers have applied to be nurses following NHS England’s successful “We Are The NHS” recruitment campaign. The number of 18-year-old men applying to study nursing has increased by more than 50% in a decade, according to new figures from UCAS, the body that arranges university courses. Since last […]
Millions to get fast support to overcome back pain thanks to NHS Long Term Plan
Tens of thousands of people have been helped to overcome back pain, arthritis and other muscle, bone and joint conditions without going to hospital, thanks to additional specialist care at local GP surgeries – with millions more set to benefit over the coming years as the NHS delivers on its Long Term Plan. Trials in […]
Professor Sir Mike Richards launches new drive to improve care and save lives
Professor Sir Mike Richards has today launched a major overhaul of cancer screening as part the NHS Long Term Plan’s renewed drive to improve care and save lives. Early detection of cancer, while the condition is easier to treat, is central to the plan which aims to prevent tens of thousands more deaths each year. […]
Simon Stevens challenges ambulance makers to help ‘blue lights go green’
NHS chief Simon Stevens has today challenged vehicle manufacturers to help “blue lights go green” and cut air pollution by developing more environmentally friendly ambulances. With polluted air causing cancer, lung disease and heart problems and contributing to around 40,000 deaths each year, the NHS England chief executive pledged that the health service will step […]
Barbara Windsor’s husband issues Valentine’s Day call for people to check loved ones for dementia
Scott Mitchell, the husband of acting legend Barbara Windsor, has today issued a Valentine’s Day call for people to heed NHS advice and check loved ones for signs of dementia. The couple have spoken movingly about the former EastEnders and Carry On star’s battle with the disease in an effort to raise awareness about the […]
Wrong selection of orthopaedic fracture fixation plates
A directive alert has been jointly issued with the British Orthopaedic Association on the risk of harm from the wrong selection of plates used for fixation of fractures. Patient Safety Alert: Wrong selection of orthopaedic fracture fixation plates A variety of fracture fixation plates are used in orthopaedic surgery including dynamic compression plates (DC plates) […]