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NHS’s cancer director pays tribute to Dame Deborah James on anniversary

The NHS’s national cancer director has today reflected on the incredible legacy of Dame Deborah James on the first anniversary… Read more

NHS statement on national 999 call system

An NHS spokesperson said: “There is an issue affecting the national 999 call system. “BT is working to resolve this… Read more

Helping People Stay Well and Greater Use of Tech to Empower Patients Should be Central to NHS Plans

A post-pandemic drive to help people stay well, greater use of technology to put power into the hands of patients… Read more

Last chance to get protected from covid

England’s top NHS doctor Professor Sir Stephen Powis has called on people eligible for a covid jab to book an… Read more

NHS England appoints Chief Information Officer

NHS England has appointed a new Chief Information Officer to oversee digital technology across the health service. John Quinn has… Read more

NHS photography competition shortlist announced, including Britain’s oldest volunteer

A shortlist of 75 NHS staff and volunteers has been announced in a photography competition to mark 75 years of… Read more

NHS publishes data following junior doctors strike

Statistics on last week’s junior doctors strike are here available on the NHS England website: NHS England » Potential industrial… Read more

Thousands of sickle cell patients to benefit from quicker access to expert NHS care

Thousands of people with sickle cell disease will benefit from quicker pain relief when experiencing a crisis thanks to new… Read more

NHS website sees surge in heat exhaustion advice as temperatures sizzle

Visits to the heat exhaustion section of the NHS website have more than tripled in the past week – averaging… Read more

Leading frontline NHS staff among birthday honours

A haematologist, psychiatrist and radiographer are among dozens of frontline NHS staff recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List. As… Read more