*Updated on 26 October* The first ever NHS Long Term Workforce Plan was commissioned by the government to set out a series of interventions train, retain and reform the workforce, and put the NHS on a sustainable footing into the …
Innovation is crucial for enabling the NHS to increase the speed of diagnosis and deliver better outcomes for patients. We know patients benefit enormously from new technologies, with breakthroughs enabling prevention of ill-health, earlier diagnosis, more effective treatments, and faster …
The government is dedicated to improving the nation’s mental health and wellbeing, particularly for people who experience worse outcomes than the general population. This is how we are transforming mental health services in England. How is the government investing in …
*Updated 28 September 2023* Obesity costs the NHS around £6.5 billion a year and is the second biggest preventable cause of cancer. Over one in four (26%) adults and 23.4% of children aged 10-11 years in England are living with …
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 backlog. At the same time, additional data shows there are more …
We have announced plans to offer patients more choice over where they receive their NHS treatment after they are referred by their GP. Further information is available here. What are the new measures? Patients will now have greater control over …
*Updated 8 November* This fact sheet sets out the latest on the government’s New Hospital Programme, following the announcement that five hospitals constructed mostly using reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) will be rebuilt by 2030 as part of the New …
The government has met its target of recruiting 26,000 additional primary care professionals – one year ahead of the March 2024 deadline. Data published today by NHS England shows there are 29,103 additional primary care staff delivering care to …
The government has launched a call for evidence to inform its landmark Major Conditions Strategy to tackle the main causes of ill-health, ensure care is patient-focused and relieve stress on the health and care system. This call for evidence seeks views …
The offer of a free NHS Covid vaccine ends for the majority of people on Friday 30 June. If you have yet to come forward for a first dose of a vaccine, you are encouraged to do so to protect …
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