Report finds 3.7 million working-age adults will be living with major illness by 2040
Action from government, public services and employers is needed to address rising levels of ill-health in England, a new report published by the Health Foundation…
£200m NHS investment to speed up patient care in local services this winter
The UK Government has announced that it is investing £200 million to boost resilience in the NHS and help patients get the care they need as…
NHS analysis suggests ICS leaders should be given greater flexibility in allocating resources
Extra investment in primary and community NHS services could mean tens of billions of pounds in additional investment ploughed back into the wider economy, according…
UK Government calls for evidence on how best to tackle the six major conditions in England
The UK Government has launched a call for evidence on how best to prevent, early diagnose, treat, and manage the six major groups of conditions…
Innovative companies to trial new health products in clinical settings across the country
A link-up between the Scottish Government’s £42 million Techscaler programme and the NHS will enable innovative companies to trial new health products in clinical settings…
NHS England and Health Education England merge to accelerate collaborations through the use of ICSs
NHS England and Health Education England have legally merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England to support and accelerate…
Guest article: Exploring how technology can support people living with dementia
There are currently 850,000 people with dementia in the UK and this number is projected to double to two million by 2050, according to figures…
Guest Article: What will the digital future of healthcare look like?
Almost every aspect of modern life has been radically reshaped by technology and healthcare is no exception. Technology is continually opening up new possibilities for…
UK Government releases assistive technology guide to inform people about what it is and safe use
On 8th August, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) released an assistive technology guide to outline what it is, examples of devices, safety…
Charity’s report outlines lack of access to mobility equipment is leading to isolation
After conducting extensive research, the British Red Cross is calling on the UK Government to introduce a statutory duty for the provision of short-term wheelchairs,…