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NHS chief focuses on innovation and staff commitment in Christmas message

The head of the NHS in England has praised staff for “working tirelessly” and “constantly innovating” to modernise care for… Read more

NHS highlights dementia symptoms to look out for over Christmas as numbers diagnosed soar

As family and friends gather for the festive period, the NHS is highlighting the signs and symptoms of dementia to… Read more

NHS warns of ‘bargain basement’ BBLs in run up to Christmas

England’s top doctor is warning the public about the risk of ‘bargain-basement’ Brazilian Butt lifts, following a stream of deals… Read more

NHS chief urges public to “unwrap the NHS App” this Christmas

The NHS is encouraging people to gift their loved ones the NHS App this Christmas, so they can order prescriptions,… Read more

Winter pressure builds as no sign of ‘festive flu’ letting up

Flu cases in hospital have already surpassed last year’s peak as festive infections “flood” hospitals early this winter. Latest weekly… Read more

Hundreds of thousands of older people to get urgent care at home this winter

Hundreds of thousands of older and frail patients will receive urgent treatment from home this winter, as part of NHS… Read more

Martha’s Rule ‘already saving lives’ in NHS hospitals

The roll-out of Martha’s Rule in NHS hospitals in England has already begun triggering “potentially life-saving changes in care” for… Read more

Final chance to book jabs to avoid ‘festive flu’

The NHS is urging those eligible for vaccination to come forward without delay before the National Booking Service closes this… Read more

NHS winter vaccine bookings surge following flu ‘tidal wave’ warning

Thousands more people in England booked their winter vaccines yesterday (Thursday) after the NHS warned of a “tidal wave” of… Read more

‘Tidal wave’ of flu hitting hospitals amid record treatment delivered for patients

Flu hit hospitals in England even harder last week, as a ‘tidal wave’ of infections led to a 70% increase… Read more