The NHS is using cutting edge technology to help slash diagnosis times for prostate cancer from six weeks to one day in a world-leading new approach that virtually eliminates the risk of deadly sepsis. The new scanning and diagnosis method means a ‘one-stop-shop’ for suspected prostate cancer, the most common cancer in men in the […]

The 2017 NHS Staff Survey is published today showing that staff feel under pressure but say they are being better supported by their NHS managers. Overall staff engagement is scored 3.78 out of 5 in 2017, up from 3.68 out of 5 in 2012. More than four out of five, 81%, are satisfied with the […]

The non-profit Patient Experience Network (PEN) has announced winners for its national healthcare awards to recognize outstanding initiatives and national good practice across the NHS. The ceremony in Birmingham on 1 March included the Using Insight for Improvement category, which is specifically supported by NHS England to identify fantastic examples of work across the NHS […]

We have published an independent review into leadership, behavioural, governance and cultural issues at Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The review conducted by Carole Taylor-Brown, commissioned by NHS Improvement, examines issues raised about the trust during 2017 and NHS Improvement’s handling of these concerns when they were raised with NHS Improvement’s regional team. […]

England’s top nurse will launch a drive to end ‘pyjama paralysis‘ on Wednesday (8 March) to give patients back one million days of their precious time that would otherwise be wasted in bed in a hospital or care home. Professor Jane Cummings, Chief Nursing Officer for England, will launch the largest ever national campaign to […]

Issued at 8.54am on Wednesday 5 March 2018 There is a 60% probability of cold weather, icy conditions and snow between 9.00am on Monday 5 March and 9.00am on Wednesday 7 March in parts of England. This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services. Find out more […]

As the NHS marks its 70th Birthday Year, NHS England is hosting an annual awards event celebrating the incredible contribution healthcare scientists make to patient care. Royal Highness, Princess Anne will be guest of honour at this year’s Healthcare Science Awards on March 5 – celebrating the best ideas from scientists working across the National […]

NHS staff walk miles in snow, dig vehicles out of drifts and sleep in hospitals. Simon Stevens today praised heroic NHS staff for defying arctic conditions that have brought Britain to a standstill to ensure patient care has continued uninterrupted. NHS England’s Chief Executive, said: “In these adverse circumstances NHS staff have taken extraordinary measures […]

Issued at 8.08am on Friday 2 March 2018 There is a 99 per cent probability of severe cold weather/icy conditions/heavy snow between 9.00am on Friday 2 March and 9.00am on Monday 5 March in parts of England. This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services. Find out […]

The National Emergency Pressures Panel (NEPP) met today chaired by Professor Sir Bruce Keogh. The panel noted after stabilising A&E performance in January the NHS has been confronted with persistently high flu hospitalisations, a renewed spike in norovirus and prolonged cold weather which drives up hospital admissions. The panel once again formally recorded their thanks […]