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A reappraisal of what health and social care systems should and can deliver
In these unprecedented times, when the full effects of the Covid-19 pandemic are evolving around us, it is obvious that the…
PM Briefing: Global shortage of testing equipment creates “bottleneck” for UK
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson was today joined by Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer and Sir Patrick Vallance, Chief Scientific Advisor, as the ministerial Covid-19 briefing was…
Professor Karol Sikora outlines tough choices ahead for the NHS
The road ahead for the NHS throughout this crisis will be long and arduous. Professor Karol Sikora, an Oncologist for…
University Hospital of North Tees launches pop-up grocery shop for NHS staff
University Hospital of North Tees has launched a pop-up shop to provide NHS staff with essential groceries during the Covid-19…
Ministerial Briefing: 35,000 more staff and a new hospital for the NHS
Today’s ministerial briefing was delivered remotely by Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock, who was joined by Dr Jenny Harries,…
NCP offers free parking to NHS staff
Free parking is being offered to all NHS staff to help them to get to work when transport networks are…
PM’s Briefing: You must stay at home
Making the briefing at 8:30pm last night direct to the nation this evening as opposed to the usual 5:00pm, Boris Johnson delivered a…
ROUNDUP: Covid-19 pandemic is accelerating, says WHO
The coronavirus pandemic continues to worsen day-by-day, with more than 366,000 cases now reported globally. The rapid rise in cases…
Babylon launches digital COVID-19 assistant
Digital healthcare firm Babylon health has launched COVID-19 Care Assistant to help people diagnose and manage suspected COVID-19 symptoms. Babylon…
Transforming healthcare delivery: A more patient-focused approach
Surging demand and tightening resources have sent waiting times rocketing, degrading health outcomes and impacting the patient experience, writes Peter…