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New EU Unique Device Identification regulations go live

GS1 UK has welcomed the adoption of the final EU regulations on medical devices and in-vitro diagnostics.

Increase in hospitals turning away ambulances

The number of times hospital A&E units in England have had to close their doors to ambulances has almost doubled this winter compared with the previous three, new research from the Nuffield Trust has revealed.

New blood test will help diagnose heart attacks more quickly

A new blood test developed by scientists from King’s College London can quickly detect damaged heart muscle caused by a heart attack.

Campaign launched to raise awareness of sepsis

The UK Sepsis Trust (UKST) and Lord Ashcroft have launched a campaign to raise funds for a public health awareness campaign on sepsis in adults.

Lords Committee finds sustainability of NHS is under threat

The House of Lords Select Committee has questioned the long-term sustainability of the NHS and slammed the ‘short-sightedness’ of successive governments for failing to plan effectively for the long-term future of the health service and adult social care.

NHS sets out next steps on Five Year Forward View

The National Health Service has set out an action plan that will see it deliver the next steps on the NHS Five Year Forward View.

Report shows increase in full time staff working for NHS

The number of full time equivalent (FTE) staff working for the NHS in England has increased by 2.2% (26,000) since 2015, NHS Digital figures show.

Public satisfaction with NHS remains steady

The British public’s satisfaction with the NHS remained steady in 2016, according to data published by The King’s Fund.

Report claims new technology could save NHS billions

A report by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers claims that the rollout of mobile and digital technology could have saved the NHS more than £1 billion in the last five years, by enabling patients to leave hospital sooner.

Medway Hospital removed from special measures

Medway Hospital has been removed from special measures after making major improvements to the services it offers patients.

NHS England could scrap prescriptions for ‘low value’ items

Low value prescription items may no longer be available on the NHS in England under plans which could save the organisation up to £400 million a year.

Elderly cancer patients let down by NHS services

Elderly cancer patients are being let down by NHS services, according to research conducted by Leukaemia CARE.

Thomas appointed first UK Professor of kidney care at London South Bank University

Professor Nicola Thomas at London South Bank University (LSBU) has been appointed the first Professor of Kidney Care in the UK.

Major breakthrough in the manufacture of red blood cells

Researchers from the University of Bristol and NHS Blood and Transplant have generated the first immortalised cell lines which allow for more efficient manufacture of red blood cells.

Pancreatic cancer clinical trials to take place

A range of clinical trials aimed at developing new treatments for pancreatic cancer will get underway after a £10 million investment from Cancer Research UK.

Increase in young people being seen in hospital

The number of children and young people being seen in hospital emergency departments rose by more than 7.5% between 2014/15 and 2015/16.

Three NHS Trusts enter financial special measures

Three NHS Trusts have been put into financial special measures in an effort to help them meet their savings plans.

NHS Providers warns Trusts will struggle to deliver in 2017/18

The boss of NHS Providers has warned that what is currently being asked of NHS Trusts in the coming financial year is well beyond reach.

Government sets out objectives for NHS England

The Department of Health has published the government’s mandate to NHS England for 2017/18.

NHS whistleblowers to be protected under new rules

The Government has set out plans that will allow NHS whistleblowers better protection if they seek re-employment in the health service.

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