RECENT NEWS

The NHS could see a significant reduction in the amount of people unnecessarily admitted for emergency general surgery if more acute hospitals introduced consultant-led surgical assessments at their ‘front door’, says a health improvement programme.

The UK’s healthcare system is falling short in comparison to other G20 countries, according to new analysis.

A recent trip to India to recruit new doctors to work in Worcestershire’s hospitals has been hailed a success, with more than 30 doctors offered posts.

An experimental immuno-oncology treatment will move into early phase clinical trials for patients with advanced solid tumours, including lung cancers, under a collaboration agreement between Cancer Research UK and Biotecnol Limited.

The first corneal transplant in Doncaster has been performed at Montagu Hospital.

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has published national data revealing that more people than ever are being given access to new and better treatments through participation in clinical research.

A leading bowel surgery quality improvement initiative led by the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) has been extended for a further three years.

Olympus has completed the first UK installation of its ETD Double endoscope reprocessing unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

A brand new £1.6 million endoscopy unit at Scunthorpe General Hospital is set to open to patients.

The majority of surgeons prefer listening to rock music while in surgery, according to a survey carried out by Spotify and Figure 1.

England’s chief nursing officer has launched a 10 point action plan to recognise and develop the roles that general practice nurses have which transform care and can help deliver the plan to make the NHS fit for the future.

Plans to strengthen the NHS against cyber-attacks and protect patient data have been announced with the Government investing £50 million in cyber security.

Spending on staff in Scotland's NHS is increasing and overall staff numbers are at their highest level ever but there are urgent workforce challenges, according to a report issued by Audit Scotland.

More than 86,000 NHS posts remain vacant, data released by NHS Digital suggests.

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust has been awarded £108,000 from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).

Arthritis Research UK has launched a report exploring why it is important to consider musculoskeletal health when planning how the health system tackles multimorbidity.

A superbike champion is back under the care of the surgeon who saved both his leg and his career, after a second horror crash has again put his racing future in jeopardy.

Professor Robin Talbot has been appointed as the interim chair for Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT).

The government has announced changes to blood donation rules following a review by the advisory committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs (SaBTO).

An annual national survey shows key patient experiences of NHS cancer care improved over the past year.