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Roche UK launches programme to advance diversity and greater inclusion in their clinical trials
According to Dr. Suki Balendra, Director of the North West London Clinical Trials Alliance: “North West London covers a population of 2.6 million people, half of whom come from a diverse background. We’re passionate in our belief that everyone has...2023-05-30 1978 0 -
Record numbers of doctors and nurses to help cut waiting lists
For the second consecutive month, there are record numbers of doctors and nurses working in the NHS helping to deliver extra appointments, speed-up diagnoses and tackle the COVID-19 backlog, according to data published today by NHS...2023-05-28 460 0 -
£39 million for AMR research as UK launches Global Health Framework
Cutting-edge research initiatives to develop new treatments to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) – known as the ‘silent killer’ – will receive a cash injection of up to £39 million from the UK government’s Global AMR Innovation Fund (GAMRIF)....2023-05-22 1677 0 -
Government meets target one year early to recruit primary care staff
The government has delivered on its manifesto commitment of recruiting 26,000 additional primary care professionals – such as dieticians, paramedics and physiotherapists – who provide care directly to patients, or support doctors and nurses to do...2023-05-20 1753 0 -
Trolls who encourage serious self-harm to face jail
Vile trolls who hide behind the anonymity of the internet to encourage others to cause themselves serious harm will face prosecution as part of an overhaul of online safety laws announced on18 May 2023. Additions to...2023-05-18 1963 0 -
Government invites views on tackling major conditions in England
A call for evidence has been launched to invite views on how best to prevent, early diagnose, treat and manage the 6 major groups of conditions which drive ill health and contribute to the burden of...2023-05-18 1769 0 -
Guidance to support digital transformation of social care
Social care employers will be better able to equip their staff with the skills required to benefit from new technologies, enhancing patient care and providing staff with career development opportunities, thanks to new guidance published today....2023-05-17 1595 0 -
Specialist oxygen and cryotherapy clinic opens in Solihull
Councillor Karen Grinsell opened the first skin and cryotherapy clinic in Solihull at a special launch event by Active Clinics as they expand their revolutionary treatments across the Midlands. After bringing a range of innovative treatments...2023-05-16 2992 0 -
New Every Mind Matters campaign encourages public to get physical
Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week (15 to 22 May 2023), Better Health – Every Mind Matters from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) is launching a new campaign backed by BAFTA award-winning comedian, Tom Davis,...2023-05-15 1250 0 -
Study launched to find out more about mpox immunity
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), supported by the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, has launched a study to better understand how the body reacts to the mpox virus and produces antibodies. People will...2023-05-03 1590 0