Estimated 2.4 million waiting for cancer screening, tests and treatment in UK
New figures from Cancer Research UK estimate that 2.4 million people in the UK are waiting for cancer screening, tests … read more »
NHS COVID-19 Test and Trace service launches in England
The NHS Test and Trace service, designed to identify, contain and control COVID-19, has launched across England. Individuals who test … read more »
Select patients to receive COVID-19 drug remdesivir in hospitals under early access
Patients meeting specific criteria will be provided remdesivir in hospitals on the NHS, the MHRA have announced. The Medicines and … read more »
COVID-19 antibody test available to the NHS
The new test will initially be available to NHS health and care workers, before being extending out more widely to those … read more »
NHS details further plans for restoring services
A roadmap of plans has been issued by NHS England, further detailing its plans to restore services following COVID-19 lockdown. … read more »
NHS England hopes coronavirus crisis will lead to surge in nursing numbers
Sir Simon Stevens, NHS Chief Executive has celebrated International Nurses Day, saying more nursing courses should be made available to … read more »
Clinical trial approved to determine effectiveness of plasma treatments in COVID-19 patients
A national randomised clinical trial has been approved to determine if plasma donated by patients who have recovered from COVID-19 … read more »
HSC Committee launches inquiry into core services during and after COVID-19
An inquiry has been launched entitled Delivering Core NHS and Care Services during the Pandemic and Beyond to establish how … read more »
Queen’s Speech outlines plans for NHS and update to the Medicines and Medical Devices Bill
The Queen’s Speech, delivered earlier today at the state opening of the new Parliament, has outlined the UK Government’s priorities … read more »
Government announces £133 million investment into healthcare innovation
The UK government has announced £133 million funding for innovative health projects which will help to treat some of the … read more »
