Hospitals ‘jampacked’ following busiest week for NHS this winter
Last week was the busiest yet for the NHS this winter, amid sky-high virus rates which have left hospitals ‘jampacked’ with patients.
Searches for NHS advice on childhood illnesses surge in 2024
Online searches for NHS advice on common childhood illnesses surged in 2024, according to new figures compiled by NHS England.
Major plan to cut waiting lists will see millions receive faster diagnosis and treatment
Hundreds of thousands of patients will be able to get directly referred and booked in for tests, checks and scans by their GP for a range of conditions as part of a radical new plan set to be launched by the NHS and government next week.
Martha’s Rule ‘already saving lives’ in NHS hospitals
The roll-out of Martha’s Rule in NHS hospitals in England has already begun triggering “potentially life-saving changes in care” for patients, Martha Mills’ parents and the NHS have today announced.
NHS winter vaccine bookings surge following flu ‘tidal wave’ warning
Thousands more people in England booked their winter vaccines yesterday (Thursday) after the NHS warned of a “tidal wave” of flu and other seasonal viruses hitting hospitals.
World leading NHS trial to boost health and support people in work
The effectiveness of health measures in getting people back into work or keeping them in work will be trialled by the NHS in the coming months.
