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Busiest week for hospitals this winter as norovirus cases continue to rise

There were more patients in hospitals last week than at any other point so far this winter, as the number… Read more

Independent mental health homicide report into the treatment of Valdo Calocane

Today (5 February 2025) NHS England (Midlands) has published the full independent investigation conducted by Theemis into the care and treatment… Read more

NHS opens new mpox vaccination sites across England

12 new mpox vaccination sites have opened across England, making it easier for eligible people to get protected. From this… Read more

Revolutionary gene-editing therapy for sickle cell ‘offers hope of a cure’ for NHS patients

NHS patients with sickle cell disease will be able to benefit from a groundbreaking gene-editing treatment that offers the prospect… Read more

Hundreds of thousands of patients to get faster access to NHS care as targets halved under new guidance

The NHS will focus on delivering faster treatment for hundreds of thousands of patients – including for planned surgeries and… Read more

NHS norovirus pressure hits winter high

The number of beds taken up by norovirus patients has hit its highest level so far this winter, with an… Read more

NHS England response to ‘flawed’ PAC report

An NHS spokesperson said: “The report from the PAC contains basic factual inaccuracies and a flawed understanding of how the… Read more

NHS rolls out national genetic test to reduce risk of donor kidney failure

Hundreds of potential kidney donors of Black African and Black Caribbean heritage can now get a simple blood test to… Read more

Call the Midwife storyline sees NHS website searches for spina bifida spiral

The NHS website saw more than 18,000 hits in an hour on its spina bifida pages following Sunday night’s episode… Read more

‘Surge’ in norovirus cases keeps pressure on hospitals high

Norovirus levels in hospitals in England are 80% higher than the same period last year, new figures show today as… Read more