NHS seeks views on next steps for assessing urgent care
Patients, clinicians and the public are being invited to give their views on a comprehensive set of indicators for urgent … read more »
NHS trusts to receive share of £600m to upgrade and refurbish NHS hospitals
NHS hospital staff, patients and visitors across all regions in England will benefit from refurbished wards, brand-new electrics and upgraded … read more »
COVID-19 vaccine update: first NHS patient receives COVID-19 vaccination
A milestone was hit in the COVID-19 vaccination campaign this morning, as a 90-year-old became the first person in the … read more »
A cautiously optimistic launch to the largest vaccination programme in NHS history
Dozens of UK hospital hubs will begin vaccinating the most vulnerable people against COVID-19 this week, in the largest NHS … read more »
NHS England launches consultation on Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) plans
NHS England (NHSE) has launched a consultation on its plans to expand the implementation of Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) across … read more »
NHS to pilot potentially revolutionary blood test that detects more than 50 cancers
NHS Chief Executive Sir Simon Stevens has announced the NHS will pilot a world-leading innovative blood test that may spot … read more »
NHS England recommends law to abolish CCGs by 2022
NHS England (NHSE) is backing legislation to abolish clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) according to a document seen by the Health … read more »
NHS makes statement on Spending Review funding announcement
The NHS has commented on the government’s funding announcement for the health service due in the Spending Review on 25 … read more »
2020/21 National Tariff Payment System comes into effect
The 2020/21 National Tariff Payment System has come into effect, and as part of the COVID-19 response, the NHS has … read more »
NHS launches 40 ‘long COVID’ clinics to tackle persistent symptoms
The NHS will launch a network of more than 40 ‘long COVID’ specialist clinics within weeks to help patients who … read more »