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What the latest NHS performance figures for England show

The number of people waiting more than 52 weeks to start routine hospital treatment is the lowest since December 2020.

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2024

Ten NHS trusts with longest A&E wait times in London revealed

Surge of flu and other viruses has put pressure on hospitals

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2024

Long waits in A&E rise as NHS braces for winter

There was a significant rise in the number of people waiting for long periods in emergency departments.

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024

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Failing hospitals to be named and shamed in league tables under Government plans

NHS England will carry out a ‘no holds barred’ review of NHS performance across England with the results made public in league tables.

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2024

'Game changer' stop smoking pill to be rolled out on NHS

It is hoped Varenicline will help tens of thousands of people give up smoking each year

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024

New ‘game changer’ stop smoking pill to be given to thousands on NHS

Experts say the pill could help 85,000 people quit smoking a year

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024

NHS England hopes to save thousands of lives with pill that helps smokers quit

Experts say once-a-day varenicline tablet reduces nicotine cravings and side-effects from cutting out tobacco

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2024

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‘Game-changer’ pill to help people stop smoking to be rolled out on NHS

Varenicline works by tackling nicotine cravings and also helps with withdrawal symptoms, such as irritability and trouble sleeping.

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024

NHS backlog would not be as bad if No 10 had agreed beds funding, inquiry told

NHS England boss Amanda Pritchard has given evidence to the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry.

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024

Pay for NHS chiefs to be linked to performance with ‘no more rewards for failure’, Wes Streeting says – as it happened

Health secretary to confirm announcement in speech later this week

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2024

Breathing issues cause more emergency NHS admissions than any other condition

Figures for England show one in eight of all unplanned hospital admissions in 2023-24 were for respiratory system diseases

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2024

NHS doctors could ‘spend more time with patients’ thanks to AI helper

An artificial intelligence tool being trialled in the NHS picks up relevant medical information while filtering out background chatter.

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2024

NHS chief warns of ‘abhorrent’ domestic abuse faced by staff as she backs Brick by Brick campaign

Exclusive: Amanda Pritchard speaks out against domestic abuse suffered by NHS staff as she backs The Independent’s Brick by Brick campaign

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2024

Top NHS medic: I was terrified service would be overwhelmed during Covid

It comes as Sir Stephen Powis was asked about a document prioritising who should receive care in the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024

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The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024

Poll suggests 41% of GP practices are limiting appointments

The survey comes after family doctors voted in August for collective action, which they warned could last for months.

The Conversation · Nov 5, 2024

Forty thousand more appointments per week and ‘surgical hubs’, but will this fix the NHS?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ debut budget pledged increases of £22.6 billion in day-to-day spending for the NHS and £3.1 billion in capital spending over the next two years. The increase in day-to-day spending is intended to fulfil Labour’s campaign promise of “40,000 more appointments per week” from their election manifesto.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2024

Children as young as two treated for obesity-related illness in England

NHS data shows one in 10 reception-age pupils now have obesity as experts warn of public health crisis

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2024

What the warning signs of a stroke? What to look out for as NHS launches new campaign

Those who believe they are suffering a stroke are being encouraged to call 999 at the first signs

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The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2024

New NHS campaign urges people to call 999 at first sign of stroke

Update of Act FAST made as data for England shows average time between first symptom and call is 88 minutes

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2024

How iPhones could be used by nurses to rule out throat cancer

Patients often have to wait weeks to get the all-clear - but new technology may help cut down waiting times

Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2024

iPhone device that rules out throat cancer faster piloted in NHS

The endoscope-i adapter, which can be attached to an iPhone, includes a 32mm lens endoscope eyepiece and an accompanying app.

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024

Government orders more mpox jabs as officials prepare for new strain

There have been no cases of clade I mpox in the UK.

Cycling News · Oct 25, 2024

'Hopefully many lives could be saved' by my cancer diagnosis, says Chris Hoy

NHS England reports a 672% increase in visits to prostate cancer symptoms website following Hoy's announcement

Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024

Parents pressured to go private as children struggle to see NHS dentist – report

Experts called for ‘fundamental changes to NHS dentistry’.

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024

Vulnerable patients escaping from secure hospitals because they’re so short-staffed, regulator reveals

National review, prompted by an Independent investigation, suggests lack of staff is major contribution to failings

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