November 26, 2024
Millions of patients benefitting
The NHS Federated Data Platform securely brings together data currently held in separate systems, making it easier for staff to … Read More “Millions of patients benefitting”
Category: Patient and Community Issues
November 21, 2024
NHS busier than ever
Despite the continued pressure on hospitals, the overall waiting list fell for the first time since February. It reduced by … Read More “NHS busier than ever”
November 20, 2024
Gynaecology waiting lists double
Records show around three-quarters of a million (755,046) women’s health appointments are waiting to happen – up from 360,400 just … Read More “Gynaecology waiting lists double”
November 19, 2024
NHS rolls out ‘stop-smoking’ pill
Varenicline has been shown to work as well as vapes to help people stop smoking and be a more effective … Read More “NHS rolls out ‘stop-smoking’ pill”
November 15, 2024
CQC to halt registrations
The CQC is stopping applications for registration being made via its provider portal as development work is being planned ‘to … Read More “CQC to halt registrations”
November 14, 2024
Thousands of cancers caught early
The NHS Targeted Lung Health Check Programme is the biggest initiative in NHS history aimed at improving early lung cancer … Read More “Thousands of cancers caught early”
November 13, 2024
NHS urges vulnerable
NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough said only 27% of those eligible for the Covid vaccine, and 35% of those eligible for … Read More “NHS urges vulnerable”
November 5, 2024
1,400 libraries now offering people support
The NHS is now offering the public support in how to access online health services including the NHS App at … Read More “1,400 libraries now offering people support”
October 30, 2024
Sir Chris Hoy’s terminal cancer diagnosis prompts near sevenfold increase
Visits to the page peaked on Sunday with 8,816 visits, which is the equivalent to 1 visit every 10 seconds. … Read More “Sir Chris Hoy’s terminal cancer diagnosis prompts near sevenfold increase”
October 29, 2024
UK regulator tells doctors to watch out
It follows reports of some people who are not obese becoming sick, after using the jabs for weight loss. The … Read More “UK regulator tells doctors to watch out”