England’s top doctor warns of unprecedented disruption as strike action takes place this week
Strike action across England this week will see unprecedented disruption to NHS services, England’s top doctor has warned today.
Professor Sir Stephen Powis said that...
New scheme will encouage smokers to swap to vaping
Up to one million smokers will be encouraged to swap cigarettes for "vapes", with pregnant women offered financial incentives to make the change in...
“Concerned doesn’t begin to describe it” says NHS ahead of Junior Doctor’s strike
NHS Trust leaders have raised fresh concerns over patient safety ahead of next week's four-day strike by junior doctors.
They have told NHS Providers, which...
Women’s geographic access to fertility treatment “significantly higher” in the richest parts of Britain,...
Geographic access to IVF and other fertility services is significantly higher in the richest parts of Britain, a new study shows.
Researchers have warned the...
British public back ban on selling junk foods at checkouts research reveals
A ban on selling junk foods from store entrances, aisle ends and checkouts should continue after a new study found the plans were largely...
Swedish meet all
Health professionals from Sweden visited children’s mental health services in Bury to see what they can learn from how the NHS works.
Pennine Care NHS...
New research highlights 40% of over 50s don’t report hearing loss
A study has found that nearly 40% of those who recognised they had hearing loss did not inform a doctor or nurse. However, this...
FREE Health MOT appointments now available for over 40s at 47 Boots stores in...
Boots has launched a brand new and free Health Checkup for the over 40's.
The service is now available to book at over 1,000 Boots stores in...
Salt in sliced bread exceeds that in McDonalds French fries says campaigners
NEW research by Action on Salt, has found popular packaged sliced bread sold in UK supermarkets contain unnecessary amounts of salt , with some breads...
Urgent action needed to ensure opportunities of new health care restructure are realised, warn...
A committee of MP's are calling for the Government and NHS England to address key concerns if an opportunity to deliver real change is...