A Leeds nurse has made medical history as the first person in the UK to have a tumour removed through her eye socket using keyhole surgery. Ruvimbo Kaviya, 40, underwent the procedure to remove a…
Emergency services, local councils, and government representatives are set to participate in a comprehensive multi-day pandemic preparedness drill later this year. The exercise, expected to take place in autumn, will involve thousands of individuals across…

NHS Faces Winter Pressures on Par with Pandemic Levels

Date: Wednesday, 15 January 2025 09:51
Accident and emergency departments are experiencing pressures comparable to the height of the Covid pandemic, according to NHS leaders. Rising flu cases, cold weather, and increasing demand have created "exceptional pressure" on hospitals, with NHS…

Glasgow Opens UK’s First Drug Consumption Room

Date: Wednesday, 15 January 2025 09:30
The Thistle, the UK’s first drug consumption room, is set to open in Glasgow's east end, aiming to address the city's significant drug-related challenges. Funded by the Scottish government, the facility provides a supervised environment…
The government has announced plans to expand community diagnostic hubs and increase the use of private healthcare providers to reduce NHS waiting lists in England. With 7.5 million patients currently awaiting treatment and nearly 60%…

NHS App Upgrade Aims to Reduce Waiting Times

Date: Wednesday, 08 January 2025 11:49
Plans to enhance the NHS App in England will allow patients to book non-emergency treatments and manage appointments more easily. The upgrade, part of a broader government strategy, aims to reduce waiting times by enabling…
Two London NHS trusts are testing artificial intelligence (AI) to determine if it can predict type 2 diabetes up to 10 years before symptoms develop. Imperial College Healthcare and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation…
Over Christmas, health advice on alcohol, burns, and bites saw a significant rise in interest, according to figures released by NHS England. The NHS website recorded substantial increases in visits to pages covering these topics…

£100m Boost for Hospices to Enhance End-of-Life Care

Date: Friday, 27 December 2024 09:45
Hospices across England are set to benefit from £100m in government funding over the next two years to enhance end-of-life care, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced. An additional £26m will be allocated specifically to…

Government Pledges to Bring Back the Family Doctor

Date: Friday, 27 December 2024 09:44
Patients with the greatest medical needs should have access to the same GP for every appointment, according to new government plans. Financial incentives will be offered to GPs who deliver consistent care and focus on…

Guernsey to Conclude Vaccination Programmes this Month

Date: Tuesday, 17 December 2024 10:25
Guernsey’s autumn Covid-19 booster and children’s nasal flu vaccination programmes are set to end this month, marking the close of a health initiative that began in October 2024. Delivered in partnership with local care providers,…

Bowel Cancer Rates Rising in Younger Adults

Date: Tuesday, 17 December 2024 10:24
Experts have raised concerns about a growing number of bowel cancer cases among people under 50, with no clear explanation for the trend. Although the disease remains much more common in older adults, researchers highlight…
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