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NHS England statement on Alzheimer’s treatment lecanemab: Thursday 22 August 2024

In response to the MHRA and NICE decisions on lecanemab, Professor Sir Stephen Powis, NHS National Medical Director, said: “The NHS… Read more

Women smoking during pregnancy at record low thanks to NHS support

Smoking rates among mums-to-be are at an all-time low thanks to support from NHS teams. This year also saw the… Read more

Millions to get protected ahead of winter in NHS vaccine rollout

Millions of children and adults across England will be offered their flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccinations as… Read more

NHS England statement on collective action: Monday 12 August 2024

Dr Amanda Doyle, NHS National Director for Primary Care and Community Services said: “As some practices continue collective action, it… Read more

NHS chief nurse urges students to consider healthcare careers through clearing

The university clearing system is a great gateway into the NHS, health bosses are reminding would-be graduates and career-changers. As… Read more

NHS to roll out six new specialist gender centres for children and young people

NHS England will roll out up to six new specialist regional centres by 2026 to provide tailored gender services for… Read more

Gene-editing therapy that could cure blood disorder thalassaemia for NHS patients

NHS patients living with a genetic blood disorder are set to be among the first in the world to benefit… Read more

A&E staff experiencing busiest ever summer

NHS staff working in A&E departments are in the middle of their busiest summer ever with a total of 4.6… Read more

Third of NHS “soups and shakes” participants in remission from type 2 diabetes in a year

A major study has found that the radical NHS “soups and shakes” programme works at scale and is helping hundreds… Read more

Statement from Amanda Pritchard, NHS Chief Executive

I had intended this message to focus mainly on thanking the many NHS colleagues who were involved in caring for… Read more