NICE publishes 2018/19 Annual Report
NICE has published its Annual Report for 2018/19 which summarises its performance over the course of the past year. The … read more »
Cancer treatments targeting tumours anywhere in the body could enter UK next year
Cancer drugs that target tumours according to their genetic makeup rather than location within the body are due to be … read more »
Health and Social Care Select Committee publishes report on NHS Long Term Plan legislative proposals
The Health and Social Care Select Committee has published a report into the legislative proposals of the NHS Long Term … read more »
NHS England to tackle overprescription in care homes
The NHS is broadening its pilot scheme on cutting back on unnecessary and potentially harmful overuse of medicines for care … read more »
PPMS drug gains NICE recommendation after price negotiation with the NHS
Ocrevus, for treating Multiple Sclerosis, has gained a NICE recommendation after price negotiation with NHS England. Ocrevus (ocrelizumab, Roche) will … read more »
AHSN and NHSX survey on data-driven healthcare: call for input
A new survey into data-driven technologies aims to progress the digital transformation envisioned in the NHS Long Term and entrusted … read more »
NHS Long-Term Plan: Evidence review on legislative proposals
The Health and Social Care Committee held an evidence session on its inquiry into the NHS legislative proposals as part … read more »
NHS England makes significant deal with drug manufacturers to eradicate hepatitis C
NHS England has struck a deal with three drug manufacturers in an effort to eliminate hepatitis C. The deal is … read more »
Innovative brain surgery for deaf children funded by NHS England
An innovative brain surgery for profoundly deaf children has been made routinely available by NHS England. The surgery will allow … read more »
DHSC aims to end transmission of HIV by 2030
Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has announced the Government’s plan to eliminate the transmission of … read more »
