The Latest Breaking News from NHS England

Flu jab delay will cause ‘chaos’ and put vulnerable people at risk ahead of difficult winter, GPs warn

National changes to flu jab campaign ‘throw into chaos’ GPs long-laid plans, leaders warn

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

Fears NHS strikes causing double the number of reported cancellations

True impact on patients being ‘masked’ as junior doctors to walk out for fifth time

Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2023

Screening programme has prevented 20,000 cases of bowel cancer in England

Tests have been available to people aged over 60 since 2006, and will be offered to those aged 50 and above from 2025

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2023

Babies with rare condition living longer thanks to advances in treatment

The NHS started rolling out treatments for spinal muscular atrophy in 2019.

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023

Let private and third sectors cut NHS waiting lists, says Steve Barclay

Health secretary says ‘every available resource’ must be used to help patients access diagnosis and treatment faster

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2023

GPs to be given new powers to order tests in bid to ease NHS pressure

It is hoped the initiative will speed up diagnoses and treatment for patients

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023

Trans healthcare campaigners lose appeal bid over waiting times

Three judges have dismissed the appeal.

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

Court rejects appeal against NHS England over gender dysphoria treatment delays

‘Extreme’ waiting times cited in case, with one claimant saying she had not received a first appointment after referral in 2017

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2023

Visits to NHS bowel cancer screening web pages soar after George Alagiah’s death

The BBC newsreader died at the age of 67 after he was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2014.

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

Thousands of scans cancelled as a result of radiographer strike – figures

Radiographers carry out X-rays, MRI and CT scans, ultrasounds and breast screening, as well as radiotherapy for cancer patients.

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023