What’s the alternative?
What's the alternative? New research suggests that patients are opting for complementary therapies in preference to prescription painkillers. The results…
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Coventry University addressing NHS staff shortages
Coventry University has officially launched its new School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health in London as it aims to address…
A workforce plan without numbers is not a plan but a daydream
"A workforce plan without numbers is not a plan but a daydream", RCEM president says Responding to the latest Emergency…
Dentistry: 100s of millions to be taken
The British Dental Association has warned that hundreds of millions are set to be taken away from NHS dentistry during…
1.65 million faced 12-hour waits in A&Es in 2022
Data show 1.65 million patients in England faced 12-hour waits from time of arrival in A&Es in 2022: A new…
Teachers strikes: Fear of disruption to patient care
Health leaders are encouraging patients with scheduled appointments to let the NHS know if the teachers strikes mean they can…
New study refines precision of medical needles in surgical simulation
New study refines precision of medical needles in surgical simulation: Researchers at the University of Bristol have discovered a way…
How common is brain damage at birth?
How common is brain damage at birth? Causes and effects. In the UK, most expectant mothers are fortunate enough to…
Wales Emergency Medicine: Staff shortages & health service in crisis
A landmark survey of Emergency Medicine staff in Wales has found that there are far too few clinicians to cope…
How far does Emergency Department performance need to fall
Responding to the latest Emergency Department performance figures published by NHS England for December 2022, Dr Adrian Boyle, President of…