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 an unprecedented access crisis, on...
NHS
The NHS category focuses on the people, policies and challenges shaping the UK’s publicly funded health service. It offers thoughtful analysis of organisational change, workforce issues, funding and performance, along with debate on how to improve care delivery and health outcomes. From insights into frontline practice to discussion of strategic priorities and reforms, this category brings clarity to the complex forces influencing the future of health and care in the NHS.
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 briefing by the Royal College...
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 no longer attend. The waves...
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 of improving the accuracy of...
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 be eligible for a guaranteed...
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 with demand within the stricken...
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 the Royal College of Emergency...
RCEM welcomes £250 million investment to tackle NHS crisis
RCEM welcomes £250 million investment to tackle NHS crisis: Commenting on Downing Street's NHS Recovery Forum on Saturday 7 January and the subsequent announcement of...
Mental health prescriptions for children up nearly 60 percent
Along with broad increase in prescriptions, study finds differences in mental healthcare according to gender of children and wealth of families. New research from the...
NHS Confederation responds to Sunak’s new year speech
NHS Confederation responds to Sunak's new year speech: Responding to Prime Minster Rishi Sunak's new year speech, Matthew Taylor chief executive of the NHS Confederation,...
