The Latest Breaking News from NHS

NHS experts seek proof new A&E standards will improve patient care

The four-hour target, which has not been successfully met in England since 2015, is set to be scrapped in favour of average wait times.

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2022

First Minister announces £3.4m for ‘crucial’ NHS apprenticeships

Some 50 apprentices will begin the programme next month, with 100 more expected to be recruited later this year.

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2022

Family of popular Walker chip shop owner who died after Covid battle raise thousands for NHS heroes

Gus Singh was a pillar of the community in Newcastle’s East End where he ran the popular Gus’s Chippy on Wharrier Street for over three decades

Chronicle Live · Mar 7, 2022

The idea that saved many lives in Manchester as the country braced for Omicron

ON THE COVID FRONTLINE: Inside the Coronavirus Medicines Delivery Unit (CMDU) at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust which is helping prevent those most at risk being hospitalised with the virus

Manchester Evening News · Mar 6, 2022

NHS Ayrshire & Arran cancels all outpatient appointments for hospitals on Monday after major power cut

NHS bosses are still working hard to bring their system back on stream.

Daily Record · Mar 6, 2022

Cancer diagnostic tests 'spiralling out of control' as almost 11,000 patients waiting to be seen in Ayrshire

According to Public Health Scotland, 10,934 patients were waiting to be seen as of December 2021.

Daily Record · Mar 6, 2022

'Claps don't pay bills': Northumberland nurse says Government offer of 3% pay rise is 'slap in the face'

An NHS nurse has said plans for just a 3% pay rise are "an insult" - and spoken of nurses having to rely on food banks due to the cost of living crisis.

Chronicle Live · Mar 6, 2022

Scots health board declares 'major incident' as hospital suffers power cut

NHS Ayrshire and Arran has confirmed that University Hospital Crosshouse, near Kilmarnock, lost power in the early hours of Sunday March 6, temporarily affecting services.

Daily Record · Mar 6, 2022

Two types of food to cut down on in your diet if you want rapid weight loss

Cutting down on the food types could aid weight loss as the countdown to summer is on

Liverpool Echo · Mar 6, 2022

NHS-approved ‘weight loss jab’ which suppresses appetite now available at Boots

Saxenda is available to buy through an online prescription service

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2022