This roadmap, from a coalition of more than 50 children’s charities and Royal Colleges, calls for children to be a central pillar of forthcoming health plans such as the NHS 10-year plan, with ...

The theme for the world antimicrobial resistance (AMR) awareness week (WAAW) 18 – 24 November 2024 is “Educate. Advocate. Act now” and is a call to the global community to educate stakeholders on AMR, ...

New laws will give patients sectioned under the Mental Health Act more dignity and say over their care. Currently, outdated laws do not meet modern standards and fail to give patients an adequate ...

Alan Milburn has been appointed lead non-executive member to the board of the Department of Health and Social Care. The former health secretary has a proven track record of reducing waiting lists and ...

Why is it important? General practice in constant transformation and should not lose focus on improving efficiency to meet a growing demand for high-quality. In the ever-evolving landscape of general ...

This NHS England publication sets guidelines for when it is appropriate to provide NHS dental care after patients have received self-funded dental treatments, including privately funded non-NHS care ...

Patients could receive the all-clear for suspected throat cancer faster, thanks to a new iPhone device and app being piloted by the NHS. The innovative adapter providing a 32mm lens and accompanying ...

This Black-led organisation is helping build healthier, more resilient communities by engaging people where they live, work and worship. By establishing Beacon Hubs in safe spaces, it empowers ...

A welcome inclusion in the autumn budget was the announcement of a dedicated fund to deliver around 200 upgrades to GP surgeries, which has been reported to be around £100 million of capital ...

NHS Prescription Services produces a quarterly newsletter called Hints & Tips for dispensing contractors. The latest edition contains useful information and advice on the Manage Your Service (MYS) ...

Tens of thousands of people who have a stroke could be diagnosed and treated sooner as data shows the average time between onset of first symptoms and a 999 call being made was nearly an hour and a ...

NHS eye care is an important primary care service. Commissioners must deal with their contracting responsibilities effectively to make services available to patients. With the contracts in place, ...