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Heart research breakthroughs under threat from funding shortfall
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is calling on the Government to commit to increase funding to safeguard the future of UK cardiovascular research and drive advances in some of the country’s biggest killers, including heart disease and stroke.
West Suffolk hospital cuts waiting list with new technology integration
DrDoctor, a leading patient engagement platform (PEP) supplier, has announced a new integration partnership with MBI Health (MBI), a leading organisation for elective care automation and performance improvement.
Health tech rebrand signals expansion through acquisition
Surgical instrument track and trace software, FingerPrint Medical, and clinical data analytics platform, Net Solving, are set to rebrand as its owners unveil plans to expand its product offering through acquisition.
NHS to increase use of 'virtual wards'
The NHS is set to increase virtual ward use, as new analysis shows that 9,000 hospital admissions have been avoided in the South East in the past year as a result of the initiative.
Patients to benefit from largest expansion of choice in a decade
Patients could benefit from a wider range of healthcare services as the government announces its intention to roll out the biggest expansion of choice in the NHS in a decade.
£85 million pledged to tackle antibiotic emergency
A package of up to £85 million to support the international community in tackling the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance, a global issue that makes infections difficult or impossible to treat, has been announced by the UK government.
Erbe opens new sustainable production facilities
Erbe Elektromedizin has inaugurated a new production and development building in Rangendingen, Germany, after three years of construction. At 90 million euros, the new 25,000 m² building is the largest single investment in the company's history and represents another important part in the global network.
Pioneering London Ambulance Service trial hailed as one of most important heart studies of 2023
Ground-breaking research which found the majority of people whose hearts have stopped have the same chance of surviving if taken to the nearest hospital rather than a specialist cardiac arrest centre has been hailed one of the most important studies of last year.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals to host National HealthTech Research Centre Network
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been chosen to host a new Government-funded national HealthTech Research Centre Network.
RCN: nursing staff demoralised by poor care and low pay
The Royal College of Nursing’s (RCN) biggest survey of its membership shows that ten years of worsening work pressures have caused morale among nursing staff to collapse, as staff shortages and low pay combine to create a crisis among the profession.
NHS expands ‘soup and shake’ diets to thousands more patients with diabetes
Over 10,000 more people living with type 2 diabetes and excess weight or obesity in England are to be offered NHS soup and shake diets this year to help them lose weight and significantly improve their health.
RCP endorses SAS Collective campaign
The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) is the first medical Royal College to endorse #SASsix, a campaign founded by the SAS Collective to improve the career development and retention of specialist, associate specialist and specialty (SAS) doctors across the UK.
NHS battling daily to keep patients safe amid new hospital scheme delays, Trust leaders warn
Millions of pounds every month are being drained from scarce NHS funds due to delays to a government scheme that promised 40 new hospitals in England by 2030. This is according to feedback obtained by NHS Providers.
Over 1000 procedures completed with Dexter surgical robot
Distalmotion, a pioneer in surgical robotics, has announced the achievement of a significant milestone: surpassing 1000 successful procedures with its surgical robot, Dexter.
RCS calls for more surgical hubs as last minute cancellations are on the rise
NHS figures show that over 21,053 operations were cancelled at the last minute for non-clinical reasons in the three months to the end of March 2024. The figures also show the total waiting list for NHS consultant-led hospital treatment decreased by 916 to 7.54 million.
NHS launches tool to improve bowel cancer screening for people with sight loss
Thousands of people with sight loss in England will find it easier to participate in life-saving bowel cancer screening thanks to a new specially designed NHS tool.
First ever life-saving treatment for rare heart condition available on the NHS
NHS patients with a life-threatening heart condition are set to benefit from a cutting-edge new medicine which can significantly reduce the risk of hospitalisation and death.
Government announces NHS training boost
The government has allocated an additional 350 medical school places, with the aim of delivering the future workforce the NHS requires.
1 in 5 temporary health and care workers expecting to leave the sector in next two years
Nearly one in five (18%) flexible health and social care workers – those taking on agency work via a private provider - expect to leave the sector in the next two years.
MTX secures dual contract to build Community Diagnostic Centres in Lincoln and Skegness
Modern methods of construction specialist MTX has secured the dual contract to build Community Diagnostic Centres in Lincoln and Skegness, giving patients in Lincolnshire improved access to NHS diagnostic procedures including CT, X-ray and ultrasound.
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