Why it is important? The NHS offers COVID-19 treatment to people with COVID-19 who are at risk of becoming seriously ill. It is currently estimated that around 3.9 million patients are potentially eligible for free lateral flow device (LFD) tests. Although access to LFD tests may be supplemented by other pathways, (for example, through anticipatory […]
The NHS Long Term Plan set out a commitment to “improve access to postnatal physiotherapy to support women who need it to recover from birth” and to “ensure that women have access to multidisciplinary pelvic health clinics and pathways across England”. Perinatal pelvic health services lead local delivery of this ambition, and are responsible for […]
In my first months as Acting Chief Sustainability Officer, one thing has become abundantly clear: our clinical staff are key in our efforts to reach our net zero goal. Climate change is not just an environmental challenge; it’s a health emergency that demands our urgent attention and concerted efforts. As the NHS takes bold strides […]
October is Cholesterol Awareness Month. In this blog, Helen Williams, National Specialty Advisor for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, and Shahed Ahmad, National Clinical Director for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, outline why managing cholesterol is key to reducing cardiovascular disease and the steps the NHS is taking to improve lipid management. Why cholesterol? Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the […]
This year’s theme for World Patient Safety Day is engaging patients for patient safety, recognising the crucial role those with lived experience of conditions have in supporting better patient care. Patient engagement has been essential to NHS England’s world-leading hepatitis C elimination programme, with the goal of eliminating the virus as a public health threat […]
Anniversaries are always an opportunity to reflect on where we have come from, as well as think about where we are going. The NHS has seen a huge amount of change in 75 years, driven by developments in medicine, technology, society and the innovations of our staff and partners. One of the constants throughout our […]
Community pharmacy independent prescribing Developing and utilising the clinical skills and capabilities of community pharmacists, supported by significant investment in training, is part of a wider shift across the health system to improve access to care in local communities and address health inequalities. Pharmacist independent prescribers will facilitate quicker and more convenient access to safe […]
Thousands of people referred for urgent cancer checks every month are set to be diagnosed and treated sooner, as the NHS reforms its cancer standards to reflect what matters most to patients and to align with modern clinical practice. Developed by clinical experts and supported by leading cancer charities, there will be three cancer standards, […]
The NHS has today launched a major new national campaign to support people with a learning disability, healthcare professionals and carers to spot the early signs of potentially life-threatening constipation. The campaign, which has been co-created with people with lived experience, launches today with a new animation and posters for use in different care settings […]
Care ‘traffic control’ centres to speed up discharge, additional ambulance hours and extra beds are part of wide-ranging plans to prepare for winter, the NHS will announce today. The robust new measures, due to be set out at the NHS England board meeting in Birmingham today, will boost capacity and resilience across the NHS as […]