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Over 10 per cent of NHS estate to switch to renewable energy
Around 40,000 tonnes of CO2 will be offset by April 2020 as 11 per cent of the NHS estate will…
A&E performance worsens despite drop in winter demand
According to the latest NHS performance statistics, over 100,000 patients waited more than four hours to be admitted in A&E…
New survey raises concerns about staff wellbeing and patient care
More than 80 per cent of the 800 theatre practitioners who undertook a recent survey confessed they are worried about…
Alcohol admissions a “ticking time bomb”
Around million people were admitted at the hospital as a result of alcohol-related conditions in 2018\19, registering a record-high for…
Human rights must be respected when using Mental Health Act, says CQC
More “dignity and respect” is required when healthcare services detain people under the Mental Health Act (MHA), the Care Quality…
Music therapy project extended to help children and families in recovery
A pilot music therapy project at Newcastle’s Great North Children's Hospital has been extended for another 12-months. The collaboration between Chroma, the UK’s leading…
‘Global emergency’ declared as UK confirms two cases of deadly virus
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Chinese coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency, as the virus continues to spread. The announcement comes…
No time wasted
Ensuring safe and effective clinical waste streams is of paramount importance to any NHS trust. Talisman Security Seals, a manufacturer…
New AI Award announced to help transform patient care
A £140 million Artificial Intelligence (AI) Award has been announced to boost life-saving AI innovation across the NHS. The Health…
Government advised to drop immigrant salary threshold to help NHS
A £4,000 reduction should be made to the current salary threshold for non-EU immigrants, according to new advice from the…