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Hundreds of lives saved through new tech to spot sepsis

According to a report by NHS England, the NHS has saved hundreds of people from sepsis thanks to better use of digital technology in hospitals.

Cross-sector partnership aims to boost Leeds healthtech sector

More than three million citizens across the Leeds City Region are set to benefit as senior leaders from the healthtech industry, the regional enterprise partnership, the NHS, local authorities, and five universities today announced a dynamic, new partnership to accelerate health technology innovation.

Effect of obesity on risk of cancer twice as large as previously thought

The effect of being overweight and obesity on risk of cancer is at least twice as large as previously thought, according to new findings by an international research team which included University of Bristol academics.

Government proposes changes to NHS pension rules

The government is putting forward a plan to allow doctors complete flexibility when it comes to scaling down their pension contributions, to avoid breaching the annual tax-free allowance.

NHS launches accredited suppliers for electronic patient records

NHSX and NHS England have published a list of accredited suppliers of electronic patient record solutions, in a bid to give purchasers in the NHS more confidence in their route to digitisation.

Ultrasound technology will improve patient experience

Two new state-of-the-art ultrasound scanners are set to reduce discomfort and speed up recovery for patients undergoing mastectomies and other surgical procedures at the Friarage Hospital.

Nine out of 10 trainee doctors do not have someone solely responsible for staff wellbeing

A Medical Protection survey of doctors has highlighted concerns about staff wellbeing, with junior doctors feeling the least prioritised by their line managers/partners.

Prime Minister announces extra £1.8 billion for NHS frontline services

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed a new £1.8 billion NHS cash injection to help improve patient care.

Royal College of Physicians appoints new clinical director for digital health

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has appointed Dr Wajid Hussain as its new clinical director for digital health.

HEE spearheads campaign to encourage nurses back to the profession

A marketing campaign aimed at encouraging former registered nurses not currently practising back into the profession has been launched today by Health Education England (HEE).

First chemo patients benefit from funded scalp coolers

Chemotherapy patients at Leeds Cancer Centre can now benefit from 10 state-of-the-art scalp cooling systems, all donated by fundraiser, Jacqui Drake.

Trade minister says NHS will not be put up for sale

Trade minister Liz Truss has stated that the NHS would not be put up for sale, as she prepares to discuss a free-trade deal with the US in the next few weeks.

NHS England annual assessment published

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has published his annual assessment of NHS England for 2017 to 2018 and 2018 to 2019.

Stellar line-up of speakers confirmed for AfPP Residential Conference

The Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) has revealed a stellar line-up of speakers and exhibitors for its new-look Residential Conference, due to be held between 8 and 11 August at York University.

NHS staff brave record temperatures to help patients keep cool

As Britain bakes under record-breaking heat, the health service’s chief executive has paid tribute to staff going above and beyond to keep people safe and healthy.

Surgeons say new guidelines to curb remote prescribing of dermal fillers don’t go far enough

New guidance from the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) on the remote prescription of medication for non-surgical cosmetic treatments such as dermal fillers, has raised some concern from surgeons.

NHS must take urgent steps to defend against hackers, warns White Paper

A new White Paper on NHS cyber security warns that the NHS remains vulnerable to cyber-attack, and must take urgent steps to defend against threats which could risk the safety of patients.

Brexit: What happens if the supply of treatments or devices is limited?

A leading protection organisation for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals has provided advice in relation to concerns about access to drugs and medical devices, should the UK leave with ‘no deal’.

New appointment aims to help make the NHS the ‘best place to work’

NHS England and NHS Improvement have announced the appointed of Professor Em Wilkinson-Brice to the role of deputy chief people officer.

Partnership will fund new research into preventing healthcare-associated infections

The University of Newcastle has partnered with global infection control specialist GAMA Healthcare to help fund new research into preventing and controlling infections in health and care settings.

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