More than a million teenage boys to miss out on life-saving cancer vaccinations
More than a million teenage boys in the UK will miss out on potentially life-saving vaccinations, Teenage Cancer Trust warns today, leaving them at...
Lack of NHS resources means 115,000 cancer patients are diagnosed too late
Around 115,000 cancer patients in England are diagnosed too late to give them the best chance of survival, according to new calculations released this...
Plans unveiled to transform care through innovative digital technology across Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester’s NHS and Councils are working together to develop and test new advanced technologies that will join up vital information across public services...
No-deal Brexit could “devastate the NHS”, health union leaders warn
The heads of Britain’s health unions have today (Thursday) warned that a no-deal Brexit could “devastate the NHS”.
In a joint statement – signed by...
Plans submitted for new Trauma Centre at Salford Royal complete with helipad
Plans have been unveiled for two new developments at Salford Royal – including a state of the art Acute Receiving Centre with a rooftop...
More than a billion fewer cigarettes smoked each year as people ditch the cigs
According to a study commissioned by Cancer Research Uk, around 1.4 billion fewer cigarettes are being smoked every year.
Between 2011 and 2018, average monthly...
Social media stress can lead to social media addiction
Social network users risk becoming more and more addicted to social media platforms even as they experience stress from their use.
Social networking sites (SNS)...
Scientists identify potential cause of statin-related muscle pain
An international team of BHF-funded researchers may have discovered why some people experience muscle pain after taking statins.
The research, published in JACC: Basic to...
Pooches for patients help relaxation on wards
Patients at Stockport’s Stepping Hill Hospital are now getting a regular treat thanks to visits from four legged friends.
Dog visitors to wards are helping...
Prue Leith hired to review hospital food
The Government has hired the Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith to carry out a 'root and branch' review of hospital food.
The review will...