RECENT NEWS
eLearning module launched for clinicians working in maternity services
NHS Resolution has announced the launch of its first, innovative eLearning module that focuses on learning from the significant avoidable harm that can occur during the antenatal and postnatal care of mothers and their babies and is seen in the cases notified to its Early Notification Scheme.
Gonorrhoea and syphilis at record levels
New data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows record levels of gonorrhoea and syphilis diagnoses in 2022.
NHS plan to improve workforce experience
The NHS is being urged to draw up talent management plans to reduce staff turnover, increase recruitment and improve diversity in leadership positions, as part of the NHS’s first equality improvement plan aimed to boost patient experience and support staff. Every Trust will be asked to roll out measures to improve staff experience and progression through mentoring and other development opportunities for staff by June 2024.
The latest issue of Clinical Services Journal is now available to read online
The June issue of CSJ has now been published and is available to read online.
NHS expands high-res skin imaging to speed up cancer diagnoses
Tens of thousands of patients are set to receive a diagnosis and treatment for skin cancer faster, with accelerated NHS rollout of ‘teledermatology’, which involves taking high spec images of spots, moles or lesions on people’s skin.
Royal College of Radiologists warns of chronic staff shortages
Two new reports from the Royal College of Radiologists demonstrate the scale of workforce shortages in diagnostic and cancer departments across the country and the devastating impact on cancer patients.
England on track to end new HIV transmissions by 2030
New HIV transmissions in England have fallen by almost a third since 2019, while fewer people remain unaware of their HIV status as a result of increased testing across the country, according to an update on the HIV Action Plan for England.
Health start-up targets prevention and management of chronic health conditions in older adults
Digital health start-up, Longlive, has announced its launch into the UK health and social care market. It is aiming to make the latest App-based technology available, free of charge to all older adults, enabling system-wide improvements in the prevention, detection and management of chronic health conditions such as diabetes and hypertension (high blood pressure).
The IPS Impact Awards 2023 are now open for entry!
The Infection Prevention Society (IPS), which represents professionals working in infection prevention and control, has launched this year’s IPS Impact Awards programme. The awards aim to recognise and celebrate initiatives that demonstrate excellence, innovation or improvement in infection prevention and control (IPC) practice, service delivery or education.
‘Perfect storm’ for echocardiography workforce leading to staff burnout and patient safety concerns
Specialist echocardiography services across the NHS are experiencing unprecedented challenges as they struggle to recruit, retain and train staff, an independent report commissioned by British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) has warned.
PDI International wins Medtop Best Customer Support Project award
PDI International - a global organisation focused on preventing infections in healthcare, hospitality and other communities – has been awarded the Medtop Clinic Award for Best Customer Support Project.
Fear of wasting doctor’s time is putting health at risk
One in five Brits are afraid of wasting their doctor’s time, new research from Roche Diagnostics has revealed – a barrier that is not reported by the general public in any of the other countries surveyed.
New chemical compound has potential for nerve regeneration
Research led by UCL, in partnership with the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (MRC LMB) and AstraZeneca, has identified a new compound that can stimulate nerve regeneration after injury, as well as protect cardiac tissue from the sort of damage seen in heart attack.
Latest mpox cases a reminder that the infection has not gone away
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is urging people to remain vigilant to monkey pox (mpox) ahead of the summer months, as the latest data shows an increase in cases in London over the past 4 weeks.
Tobacco kills one person every five minutes
New analysis released by Cancer Research UK estimates that tobacco causes the death of one person every five minutes in the UK. The charity is calling on the UK Government and devolved governments to move more to swiftly reduce smoking rates.
New NHS measures to improve eye care and cut waiting times
New clinical guidance could reduce waiting times for eye care services in England. As part of a wide-ranging list of evidence-based interventions designed to improve the quality of care, the guidance proposes patients get access to more sophisticated diagnostic imaging before they are referred to a consultant.
NHS test to curb transfusion side-effects for thousands with inherited blood disorders
The NHS is set to introduce a new genetic blood-matching test for thousands living with sickle-cell disease or thalassemia that could reduce painful side-effects of transfusion treatments.
AI endoscopy machines to support early detection and treatment
GI Genius AI Polyp Detection technology has been installed in Remedy’s modular units in Blackpool Victoria, Cumberland Infirmary and Royal Gwent Hospitals.
New super registry: all implanted medical devices to be tracked
A ground-breaking, mandatory national medical device outcome registry has been launched to collate detailed information on all procedures involving high-risk (Class III/IIb) devices, including pacemakers, hip joint replacements and breast implants.
Five major hospitals to be rebuilt
Five hospitals constructed mostly using reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) will be rebuilt by 2030 as part of the New Hospital Programme.
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Diversity, inclusion and equality in surgery conference
RCS England Headquarters, London, WC2A 3PE
30th September 2023
UK Respiratory Infections Seminar
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Old Trafford, Manchester United
10th October 2023
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16th October 2023
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30th October 2023
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8th - 9th November 2023
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