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NHS 111 offering crisis mental health support for the first time
Millions of patients experiencing a mental health crisis can now benefit from support through 111, the NHS has announced today. The change means the NHS in England is one of the first countries in the world to offer access to a 24/7 full package of mental health crisis support through one single phone line. People […]
Libraries supporting more people to use NHS App
The NHS has today announced a new partnership with libraries across England to help more people access online health services and use the NHS App. The scheme, in partnership with The National Health Literacy Partnership, will officially launch in October – with NHS England contacting public libraries and NHS libraries in the coming weeks to […]
NHS England statement on Alzheimer’s treatment lecanemab: Thursday 22 August 2024
In response to the MHRA and NICE decisions on lecanemab, Professor Sir Stephen Powis, NHS National Medical Director, said: “The NHS now awaits a final decision from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence that will look at the clinical benefits and cost-effectiveness of lecanemab and determine if it should be routinely offered by the […]
NHS England and Medical Schools Council to join forces to manage the Specialised Foundation Programme recruitment process for 2025
NHS England and the Medical Schools Council have launched a new partnership that will give students the opportunity to apply directly to medical schools for certain Specialised Foundation Programmes in England. The Specialised Foundation Programme has been created to offer medical school graduates the opportunity to develop skills in research, teaching and leadership alongside their […]
Women smoking during pregnancy at record low thanks to NHS support
Smoking rates among mums-to-be are at an all-time low thanks to support from NHS teams. This year also saw the biggest annual fall in smoking during pregnancy since records began, meaning 6,000 fewer pregnant women smoked when compared to the previous 12 months, protecting thousands of babies from potential harm. NHS England is working to […]
Millions to get protected ahead of winter in NHS vaccine rollout
Millions of children and adults across England will be offered their flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccinations as the NHS sets out plans for protection ahead of winter. The vaccines provide vital protection to keep people from developing serious illnesses and ending up in hospital during busy winter months. This year, based on […]
NHS England statement on collective action: Monday 12 August 2024
Dr Amanda Doyle, NHS National Director for Primary Care and Community Services said: “As some practices continue collective action, it is vital that patients continue to come forward for care in the usual ways – practices remain open and services are still running. “We will be monitoring the impacts of this action to ensure practices […]
NHS chief nurse urges students to consider healthcare careers through clearing
The university clearing system is a great gateway into the NHS, health bosses are reminding would-be graduates and career-changers. As thousands of students nervously await their A-level results on Thursday (15 August), the NHS is launching a campaign to highlight the many healthcare career options available through UCAS clearing. Students reconsidering their choices after receiving […]
A&E staff experiencing busiest ever summer
NHS staff working in A&E departments are in the middle of their busiest summer ever with a total of 4.6 million attendances over the last 2 months – higher than any other June and July, new figures show today. The latest performance data shows that the 3 busiest ever months for A&E staff have been […]
Gene-editing therapy that could cure blood disorder thalassaemia for NHS patients
NHS patients living with a genetic blood disorder are set to be among the first in the world to benefit from a “life-changing” gene-editing treatment which offers hope of a cure. The one-off gene therapy, Casgevy, has been approved by for use on the NHS in England, from today (8 August), by the National Institute […]