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RCP calls for doctors to have more ringfenced time for clinical research

Doctors should be given protected time to conduct clinical research, says the Royal College of Physicians (RCP).

Chancellor needs to uplift Departmental budget by at least 3.6% just for NHS to “stand still”

New Nuffield Trust analysis by Sally Gainsbury shows that the NHS in England is heading for an unfunded overspend of £4.8bn this financial year.

Evidence builds for near infrared light treatment in traumatic brain injury

Birmingham scientists have shown light therapy delivered transcranially (though the skull) can aid tissue repair after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).

Government announces ‘crackdown on NHS waste’

The government is launching a major crackdown on waste in the NHS to save millions of pounds a year, helping to divert more resources to frontline care. The Design for Life roadmap has been published to radically cut the number of single-use medical devices in the health service and reduce reliance on foreign imports.

Veolia Water Technologies opens new Life Science Centre of Excellence in Dublin

As part of the Veolia's GreenUp strategic plan, the company is opening a new centre to drive water treatment innovation, growth and training in Europe and beyond for the pharmaceutical, science and healthcare markets.

Bender UK unveils smart healthcare power solutions suite

Bender UK, an expert in developing smart, safer, and more sustainable energy solutions, has announced the official opening of Suite 97, a new Customer Experience Zone transforming the way healthcare professionals interact with critical power and medical technology.

Independent sector removes 1 million people from NHS waiting list

Independent healthcare providers are continuing to deliver record levels of care to NHS patients, and have so far removed more than 1 million patients from the NHS waiting list in 2024.

CQC raises concerns over state of health and care for young people

​The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England has raised concerns around the state of children's services and the health and wellbeing of young people.

NHS diagnoses thousands more cancers as cases rise by 5%

New figures show the NHS diagnosed over 11,000 more cancers in 2022, reaching a new record high level – with almost 950 people a day getting a diagnosis in England.

Virtual reality and wearable technology pilot to cut drug deaths

The government will fund research into wearable technology, virtual reality and artificial intelligence in a bid to support people with drug addictions.

New report highlights instability within flexible workforce

A new report from Acacium Group warns that 14% of the flexible workforce is expected to leave or retire in the next two years and an additional 18% within the next five to ten years, while 11% of the flexible workforce is considering roles outside health and social care within the next two years.

Sheffield bowel cancer patients to try out personalised ‘vaccines’

Patients undergoing bowel cancer treatment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will be invited to try out personalised ‘vaccines’ following the launch of a ground-breaking NHS 'matchmaking' service.

New report highlights HealthTech's potential to create 50,000 jobs and boost UK economy

The UK HealthTech sector has the potential to generate 50,000 new skilled jobs and double its £13bn economic contribution, according to a new report from the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) and Imperial College London.

Discrimination and disadvantage in medicine ‘persistent and pernicious’, says GMC Chief Executive

Inequality is embedded in medicine throughout a doctor’s career, from the earliest days of education and training to the leadership positions of latter years, Charlie Massey, Chief Executive of the General Medical Council (GMC) warns in a new report.

ABHI UK Pavilion highlights transformative HealthTech innovations at global health exhibition in Saudi Arabia

A new International Clinical Fellowship Programme (ICFP) offering clinical hands-on training for clinicians from around the world is among the exciting products and innovations being showcased at the ABHI UK Pavilion at Global Health Exhibition, taking place from 21-23 October in Riyadh.

New £5m accelerator to support UK MedTech innovation

CPI, a leading technology innovation centre, and the Office for Life Sciences (OLS) have joined forces to deliver the MedTech Accelerator: Rapid Regulatory Support Fund (MARRS) a £5 million programme funded by UK Government aimed at supporting and enabling growth in the vital UK MedTech industry.

Anonymous reporting for NHS staff to report sexual misconduct at work

NHS staff will be able to anonymously report incidents of sexual misconduct, as part of major plans to improve safety for staff across the health service.

Peristomal Skin Complications cost England’s economy £28.1M

A new report reveals that peristomal skin complications (PSCs) cost England’s economy at least £28.1M per year.

Women less likely to receive CPR in public than men

St John Ambulance has released alarming new research that shows that a third of Brits are afraid to give CPR to a woman because they are worried about touching breasts.

Medical centre developing ground-breaking technology secures win at NHS Parliamentary Awards

A medical centre pioneering an innovative remote monitoring and digital communication platform, won the prestigious The Future NHS Award at the recent NHS Parliamentary Awards which was sponsored by the MDU.

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