RECENT NEWS

A new pill to treat advanced hormone sensitive prostate cancer that could benefit just over 40,000 people has been recommended by NICE in final draft guidance.

Nuffield Health, the UK’s largest healthcare charity, is implementing a new standardised national paediatric early-warning system across its hospitals to further help clinicians spot and treat a deteriorating child patient quickly and act on concerns.

The Chair of the UK COVID-19 Inquiry, Baroness Heather Hallett, is urging the new UK government and the governments of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to implement 10 key recommendations following publication of the Inquiry’s report of its first investigation into the nation’s resilience and preparedness for the pandemic.

The latest quarterly NHS data analysis from the Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN) on how many NHS patients are treated by independent sector providers has found that the sector is now delivering almost one in five of all NHS operations, and in the first five months of 2024 alone have removed almost three quarters of a million people from the NHS waiting list.

Kent-based telehealth company QuestPrehab has signed a contract with the University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust to deliver digital prehabilitation (‘prehab’) services to liver patients across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has apologised and promised action after an independent review of its culture highlighted safeguarding concerns, and found that people working in the organisation have experienced racism, discrimination and bullying.

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has published a Green Physician Toolkit that brings together the evidence on health and climate change, and suggests actions that physicians can take in their day-to-day practice.

Thousands of patients with multiple sclerosis are to benefit from a new 10-minute injection on the NHS that can help slow the progression of disability while cutting their treatment time in hospital by over 90%.

The UK will become the first country in the world to have a national programme that uses the same vaccine to protect both newborns and older adults against RSV.

​Cherwell is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Charteris as the new Director of Operations, succeeding Martyn Young who is retiring after a distinguished nine-year tenure.

Vernacare, a pioneer of sustainable infection prevention solutions in healthcare, is transferring £4.2 million worth of surgical instrument operations from China to the UK, creating 12 new jobs across two sites in England and Wales.

The Institute of Mechanical Engineers will be hosting an inspiring webinar spotlighting the remarkable achievements of female founders, CEOs, and CTOs spearheading innovation in the fast-paced world of HealthTech. From ground-breaking advancements in digital health, to transformative solutions in medical technology, these trailblazing women are shaping the future of healthcare delivery.

Surgical Holdings, a family-run manufacturer and repairer of surgical instruments with a core focus on sustainability, has announced its 'Surgical Holdings Academy' will be hosting its first in-person live event in Scotland. Following the success of their online educational webinars launched in January, the company has chosen Glasgow as the location for this milestone event.

The King’s Fund’s Director of Policy, Sally Warren, has announced she will be leaving the organisation to start a new senior role at the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Sally will be leading development of the ten-year health plan and working closely across both DHSC and NHS England.

The latest GP-patient survey shows that 74% of patients had a good experience of GP practice; 90% said their needs were met at their last appointment and 92% had confidence and trust in their healthcare professional. In addition, 20% of patients waited over a week for an appointment; 12% of waited over two weeks; and 34% said they waited too long for an appointment.

Latest data from doctors show the NHS is at growing risk of losing critical senior staff unless the new government urgently prioritises action on poor working conditions and retention.

Following the publication of the latest data on NHS performance, the Health Foundation commented that the election of a new Labour government is a significant moment for the health service, which is "arguably experiencing the worst crisis in its 76-year history".

Sepsis Research FEAT has announced the appointment of Dr. Andrew Conway Morris as its new Medical Director. A renowned researcher and intensive care physician, he joins the charity from the University of Cambridge, where he has made significant contributions to the understanding of severe infections and sepsis.

Leading surgeons have welcomed the new government and said they hope that work starts immediately to help NHS staff address unacceptably high waiting lists in England. The latest performance data shows that the NHS waiting list for consultant-led hospital treatment in England rose to 7,603,812 in May 2024.

La Fédération Nationale de Protection Civile (FNPC) and Raclac have announced a partnership that will see Raclac’s R.Advance gloves become the exclusive nitrile examination gloves used by Protection Civile volunteers during the Paris 2024 Games. The FNPC will maintain first aid stations in two-thirds of the Olympic and Paralympic venues.