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Waiting times for test slashed

Waiting times for a complex diagnostic test for some neurological conditions are tumbling at Poole Hospital.

Olympus appoints new director of Medical and Surgical Business

Olympus has announced the appointment of Francis White as the new director of Medical and Surgical Business for the UK and Ireland.

Surge in number of patients accessing cutting-edge clinical research

More patients than ever before have been given access to cutting-edge clinical research at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, according to new national figures.

NHS trusts face worryingly high levels of senior vacancies

A near-toxic mix of pressures facing NHS organisations, coupled with a culture of blaming individual leaders for failures beyond their control mean NHS trusts are facing significant difficulties in recruiting and retaining senior leaders, according to a new report from The King's Fund and NHS Providers.

Urgent action needed to curb compensation payouts says MDU

Dr Christine Tomkins, Medical Defence Union (MDU) chief executive has responded to the publication of NHS Resolution’s annual report for 2017/18, which shows that NHS Resolution’s balance sheet provisions have almost trebled to £77 billion in four years.

Launch of the 7th Medica App Competition

The seventh Medica App Competition has been launched in a bid to search for the best health app solutions in the world.

Staff in the picture for NHS’ 70th birthday

More than 100 former and current Poole Hospital staff and volunteers helped mark the NHS’ 70th birthday on Thursday.

GMC says disabled doctors need support to fulfil their potential

UK health services may be missing out because doctors with disabilities and health issues don’t always get the support they need to fulfil their potential, says the General Medical Council (GMC).

'Major milestone' for cancer patients in Dorset

The keys to the new £9 million radiotherapy building on the Dorset County Hospital site were handed over this month.

Trust’s 70th party is a piece of cake

To mark 70 years of the NHS more than 250 balloons will be inflated during a party for visitors, patients and staff in the main concourse of Cambridge University Hospitals.

Medical imaging team achieve top quality assurance mark

The team who provide vital diagnostic imaging services to patients across Sheffield’s five adult hospitals have been recognised nationally for providing patients with high quality services.

Former BBC Studios to be expanded into world-class medical facility

Birmingham’s Edgbaston Medical Quarter (EMQ) has received the green light to improve the mix and medical facilities at Pebble Mill, the site of the former BBC Studios.

NICE renews major health improvement partnership with Greater Manchester

A major collaboration between Greater Manchester and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has been secured for a further three years.

King's Fund survey: "New NHS funding must focus on services outside hospitals"

New funding must focus on services outside hospital including social care and community health services, according to NHS finance directors surveyed for the latest quarterly monitoring report from The King’s Fund.

Health professionals gather in bid to revolutionise healthcare

Healthcare innovators from across the West of England assembled in Swindon this month as part of a programme that aims to save the NHS millions by bringing the benefits of cutting-edge healthcare technology to patients faster.

Theresa May pledges an extra £20 billion for the NHS

Prime Minister, Theresa May, has pledged an extra £20 billion a year for the NHS by 2023 – 2024, equating to an additional £394 million per week.

National survey shows QVH is top for positive patient experience

The latest national NHS inpatient survey shows that Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH) continues to achieve some of the best feedback from patients in the country.

Chief executives call for a minimum 4% increase in NHS funding

With speculation mounting that a government announcement on NHS funding may be imminent, the chief executives of The King’s Fund, Nuffield Trust and the Health Foundation have written to the Prime Minister, calling for a minimum 4% increase in funding.

Open day is glimpse into hospital life

As part of its celebrations in the run up the 70th anniversary of the NHS, Cambridge University Hospitals is launching a new recruitment initiative.

Gold standard ratings for hip replacement system

JRI Orthopaedics’ uncemented hip implant system has been awarded the highest rating by ODEP – the Orthopaedic Data Evaluation Panel - in recognition of its clinical performance.

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