Record numbers of people have come forward for bowel cancer checks thanks to lifesaving awareness raising by Dame Deborah James, the NHS said today. Between the months of May and July, referrals for suspected lower gastro-intestinal cancers reached record levels, with over 170,500 people referred for checks during that period – up over 30,000 compared […]
Elective care As a direct consequence of the pandemic many patients are waiting longer for the treatments they need. We are committed to delivering more planned hospital activity and improving performance for the longest waiting patients across elective care and cancer in line with the Delivery plan for tackling the COVID-19 backlog of elective care. […]
Thousands more NHS staff are now working in children’s mental health services, as demand for support continues to rise. Around 4,500 more people have joined the NHS children’s mental health services in England – 40% more than before the pandemic. The new recruits include dozens of psychological practitioners to specifically help young people aged 13 […]
The CNTW Intensive Positive Behaviour Support (IPBS) pathway was developed following a national drive to prevent inpatient admissions for children and young people with a learning disability through the national NHS-Led Provider Collaboratives programme. The service was funded through savings made following the closure of a learning disability inpatient unit. Working collaboratively with children, young […]
Over 10,000 people at high risk of health deterioration have been identified for extra help and support to stay well and independent thanks to the National Population Health Management Programme. Running for over three years, the Population Health Management Development Programme has supported thousands of health and care professionals including commissioning and service improvement teams, […]
Menopause can be defined as the natural stage in every woman’s life when a woman’s periods stop and her ovaries lose their reproductive function. The medical definition of menopause is when you have not had your monthly period for at least 12 consecutive months. This usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55 but […]
Thank you very much. And wow, George is a tough act to follow, isn’t he? A bona fide star of stage, screen, the written word, and, of course as we saw, the Strictly dancefloor. George, we’re so privileged to have you with us here today, and to hear your powerful message. Let’s all show again […]
The Acute Liaison Learning Disability and Autism Spectrum Condition team are a small team, working within Alder Hey Children’s Hospital since 2017. The aim of the team is to support and promote reasonable adjustments for children/young people accessing the acute site. Meet 16 year old Justina (Juzzy). Juzzy loves singing, Benidorm (TV show), being […]
We are delighted that NHS England has signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge in a move that demonstrates a commitment to ensuring employees experiencing the menopause feel well informed and supported while at work. The menopause usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 but can also occur in younger women. It happens when the […]
A good induction process can be key to ensuring healthcare support workers (HCSWs) feel welcomed into an organisation and supported in their role, especially HCSWs that are younger or are new to care. This is critical to retention, mitigating early attrition and to empowering staff to deliver high-quality care. A good induction should provide HCSWs […]