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Instagram famous doctor says NHS staff should make social media content to debunk misinformation

Dr Parker said she would ‘love’ content creation to be part of her job

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Homeless people can now get free flu jabs – but will this initiative actually reach them?

From the start of October, people sleeping rough or staying in homeless hostels and night shelters in England can get a free flu vaccine for the first time. But will the jab reach those who need it?

The Conversation · Sep 23

‘Ghost patient’ policy wrongly removing at-risk people from GP lists, doctors say

NHS England initiative to reduce cut-off period to three months ‘disproportionately affecting’ most deprived areas

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

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Martha’s Rule to be extended to hospital A&E departments in England

Martha Mills developed sepsis while under the care of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in south London in 2021.

The Independent UK · Sep 22

NHS Data Breach Crisis Revealed as Only 400 of Almost 3,000 Cases Reached Privacy Watchdog

NHS trusts investigated 2,914 patient data breaches since 2021, but only 409 were referred to the ICO, with monitoring practices varying across trusts.

International Business Times UK · Sep 22

Martha’s rule to be expanded to every A&E in England

System gives patients, loved ones and health workers the right to ask for a second opinion on care

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21

Martha’s Rule extends to A&Es across England after teenager’s death at south London hospital

Martha Mills died at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in south London in 2021

Evening Standard · Sep 21

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Martha’s Rule extended to A&Es to make asking for second opinion easier

The scheme was established following the death of 13-year-old Martha Mills from sepsis

The Independent UK · Sep 21

Women in England with incurable breast cancer to get life-extending drug on NHS

Thousands with HER2-low advanced breast cancer will have access to Enhertu after ministers strike deal on price

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17

Lucy Letby inquiry: Key proposals from cot cameras to medicine fridge CCTV

The Thirlwall Inquiry report says NHS England should ‘set out a road map’ for changes to be implemented by next year

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Pharmacogenomics: how your genes could help doctors choose the right medicine and dose

Two people can take the same dose of the same medicine and have very different results. One may improve, while the other gets little benefit or develops serious side effects. Part of the explanation often lies in their genes.

The Conversation · Sep 11

NHS reports busiest ever summer as heatwaves drive up hospital admissions

Health secretary says extreme demand no longer confined to winter as service in England warns of knock-on effects

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10

Latest NHS hospital figures for England: Key numbers and trends

The waiting list for routine hospital treatment has risen to its highest level for nine months.

Evening Standard · Sep 10

NHS waiting list reaches 6.21 million patients after ‘busiest summer in history’

Health Secretary Yvette Cooper warned that ‘extreme demand’ on the service is ‘no longer confined to winter’

The Independent UK · Sep 10

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Evening Standard · Sep 10

NHS under ‘relentless pressure’ as figures show impact of summer heatwaves

The Health Secretary has warned that ‘extreme demand’ on the service is ‘no longer confined to winter’.

The Conversation · Sep 9

The weight-loss drug divide: private prescribing is lowest where need is greatest

For many people living with obesity, Wegovy and Mounjaro offer the possibility of substantial weight loss without surgery. Yet data from one private provider points to a troubling divide: prescription rates of these drugs in England are lowest in communities where obesity is most common.

The Independent UK · Sep 8

Crisis-hit NHS trust slapped with fresh warning over patient safety

The new alert comes as Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is forced to make millions of pounds in cost savings as staff warn they would not want their family cared for at the hospitals

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7

‘Mistrust’ of Palantir may affect NHS research, says health minister

James Frith says patients may be less willing to share data as new figures show a rise in opt-outs

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The Economic Times · Sep 3

NHS England chair Dr Penny Dash says Britain should learn from India’s healthcare system

Britain's NHS chair sees India as a future global healthcare model. India utilizes technology to expand healthcare access and reduce costs significantly. The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission and eSanjeevani platform showcase this digital infrastructure. Artificial intelligence aids disease detection and outbreak prediction across the nation. India's approach offers lessons for…

The Times of India · Sep 2

UK NHS boss: Britain should learn from India’s healthcare system

LONDON: Britain should learn from India’s healthcare system, the chair of NHS England, Dr Penny Dash, has said, pointing out India may soon set the global standard that others want to emulate.

International Business Times UK · Aug 31

NHS Expands Free Seven-Minute Cholesterol Checks After 1 in 5 People Were Flagged High Risk

Around 100 NHS pharmacies in England will offer free seven-minute cholesterol checks after a pilot identified hidden cardiovascular risk.

The Independent UK · Aug 31

Pharmacies to offer free seven-minute cholesterol tests in bid to ‘spot ticking time bombs’

The pin-prick test will analyse a patient’s cholesterol profile

The Independent UK · Aug 26

HPV home-testing kits: How do they work and will I get one?

Latest figures from NHS England show only 68.8 per cent of eligible women are up to date with cervical screening

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25

NHS England to offer women ‘gamechanging’ free home testing kits for cervical cancer

NHS has target of eliminating the cancer by 2040, but up to 4 million eligible women are not up to date with screening

Evening Standard · Aug 24

Millions of women to be invited to order at-home cervical screening kits

The kits contain a swab, which is used to collect a sample from the vagina, and this is then posted back to NHS labs for free.

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