New £6.5m Research Hub to Drive NHS Sustainability
Date: Monday, 03 March 2025 14:51
A new £6.5 million research hub, spearheaded by the University of Exeter, will explore innovative ways to help the NHS cut its carbon footprint. It is one of seven centres across the UK benefiting from…
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Covid Inquiry to Examine Billions Spent on Medical Supplies
Date: Monday, 03 March 2025 14:46
The public inquiry into the UK’s Covid response is set to begin a new phase on Monday, focusing on how billions of pounds were spent on medical equipment during the pandemic. Over the next four…
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Gene Therapy Brings Sight Improvements for Blind Children
Date: Tuesday, 25 February 2025 11:27
A groundbreaking gene therapy trial has shown promising results in improving vision for children born with severe childhood blindness. Conducted at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, the experimental treatment significantly improved sight for four toddlers…
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Record Norovirus Cases Put Pressure on NHS Hospitals
Date: Tuesday, 25 February 2025 11:26
Hospitals in England are dealing with an unprecedented rise in Norovirus cases, with over 1,160 patients requiring care each day last week. This is double the number seen at the same time last year and…
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Government Claims Success in Meeting NHS Appointment Target
Date: Monday, 17 February 2025 13:37
The government says it has fulfilled a key election pledge to provide two million extra NHS appointments in England within its first year. Officials report that between July and November last year, nearly 2.2 million…
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New Data Shows Life Expectancy in the UK Continues to Rise
Date: Monday, 17 February 2025 13:35
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that boys born in the UK in 2023 can expect to live an average of 86.7 years, while girls are predicted to reach 90 years.…
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First Case of Highly Transmissible Mpox Variant Detected in Ireland
Date: Monday, 10 February 2025 13:45
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has confirmed the first case of the Clade 1 mpox variant in the Republic of Ireland. The infected individual, an Irish resident, recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo,…
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NHS Hospitals Face Record-Breaking Winter Pressures
Date: Monday, 10 February 2025 13:44
Hospitals across England have experienced their busiest week of the winter so far, with more than 98,000 patients occupying beds daily. Adult bed occupancy has reached a staggering 96%, highlighting the immense strain on the…
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Groundbreaking Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease to be Offered on the NHS
Date: Monday, 03 February 2025 14:38
A revolutionary gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease, priced at £1.65m, is set to be made available on the NHS in England. The therapy, known as Casgevy or Exa-cel, is expected to benefit approximately 50…
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New Daily Tablet Offers Relief for Severe Dust Mite Allergy Sufferers
Date: Monday, 03 February 2025 14:38
A new daily treatment for those suffering from severe dust mite allergies is set to change lives, with a recommendation from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). The tablet, called Acarizax, has…
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Delays Hit England’s Hospital Building Programme
Date: Monday, 27 January 2025 14:48
Several hospital construction projects in England are facing significant delays, with some set to wait as long as 14 years before work begins, the government has confirmed. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has blamed the Conservatives'…
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Mental Health Assessment Waiting Lists Soar Amid Rising Demand
Date: Monday, 27 January 2025 14:47
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) has reported a significant increase in the number of people awaiting mental health assessments, with waiting lists growing from 6,700 in December 2021 to 11,600 by December…
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