Thousands of lives could be saved thanks to the roll-out of an improved anti-smoking pill on the NHS in England, the head of the health service will announce today. Varenicline has been shown to work ...

This roadmap, from a coalition of more than 50 children’s charities and Royal Colleges, calls for children to be a central pillar of forthcoming health plans such as the NHS 10-year plan, with ...

The theme for the world antimicrobial resistance (AMR) awareness week (WAAW) 18 – 24 November 2024 is “Educate. Advocate. Act now” and is a call to the global community to educate stakeholders on AMR, ...

More than 5,000 people in England have been diagnosed with lung cancer earlier thanks to an innovative NHS initiative, which ...

Obesity levels among children starting their first year of school have increased to almost one in ten, according to new NHS figures published today. The National Child Measurement Programme, which ...

Tens of thousands of people who have a stroke could be diagnosed and treated sooner as new data found that the average time between onset of first symptoms and a 999 call being made was nearly an hour ...

Thousands of patients could receive the all-clear for suspected throat cancer faster, thanks to a new iPhone device and app being piloted by the NHS. The innovative adapter providing a 32mm lens and ...

New laws will give patients sectioned under the Mental Health Act more dignity and say over their care. Currently, outdated laws do not meet modern standards and fail to give patients an adequate ...

This Black-led organisation is helping build healthier, more resilient communities by engaging people where they live, work and worship. By establishing Beacon Hubs in safe spaces, it empowers ...

NHS England » Mid-year financial information updates and actions for integrated care boards (ICBs) following DDRB pay uplifts and other 2024/25 GP contract updates ...

Why is it important? General practice in constant transformation and should not lose focus on improving efficiency to meet a growing demand for high-quality. In the ever-evolving landscape of general ...

This NHS England publication sets guidelines for when it is appropriate to provide NHS dental care after patients have received self-funded dental treatments, including privately funded non-NHS care ...