The Latest Breaking News from NHS England

Millions of women in England to receive ‘game-changing’ at-home HPV testing kits

Eligible women aged between 30 and 65 will be sent invitations through the NHS app, text message, email or by letter

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Brothers could be spared complications of rare genetic condition thanks to study

Early identification and surveillance could spare the boys from the life-limiting impacts of the condition.

Evening Standard · Aug 20

‘Bored’ mum joined NHS study and found out her sons could have rare condition

Most children are only diagnosed with adrenoleukodystrophy, also known as ALD, when symptoms appear

The Independent UK · Aug 20

NHS Racism Complaints Hit Five Year High as Nearly One in Ten Staff Report Discrimination

Racist abuse against NHS staff has reached a five-year high, prompting new national standards allowing trusts to refuse care to abusive patients in non-emergency situations.

International Business Times UK · Aug 10

NHS mental health trust plans £25m in cuts to jobs and services

Body providing care in east London and Bedfordshire accused of ‘unfathomable and unacceptable’ move

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3

Medical colleges condemn scrapping of NHS placements for overseas doctors

Scheme brought in up to 500 foreign-trained doctors a year and was seen as example of British ‘soft power’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

London MPs furious over new law set to hand over health powers to Sadiq Khan

Health Bill currently making its way through Parliament would be detrimental for healthcare planning in the capital, MPs have claimed

Evening Standard · Jul 28

Poorest children in England 40% more likely to be hospitalised for lung infections

Exclusive: Analysis of NHS England data reveals stark impact of air pollution in deprived areas

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23

Mother with breast cancer forced to fundraise £200k for life-extending drug due to ‘unfair’ postcode lottery

Breast Cancer drug Enhertu is not available on the NHS in England and costs about £20,000 for three months privately

The Independent UK · Jul 21

World's largest health organization threatens to jail or fire staff reading patient data 'without legal justification

NHS England warns staff that unlawful patient record access could result in dismissal, prosecution, and prison while expanding monitoring across healthcare organizations.

TechRadar · Jul 18