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Ominous signs of winter pressure growing as A&Es and ambulances see record September

A&Es and ambulances in England saw a record number of patients in September, as the NHS’s top doctor warned of… Read more

NHS cuts British forces’ waiting times by a month in targeted campaign

The NHS has cut waiting times for serving soldiers, sailors and air crew by more than 4 weeks, thanks to… Read more

NHS protects thousands of rough sleepers ahead of winter with vital vaccines

Tens of thousands of people experiencing homelessness can now get vital protection from potentially serious winter viruses with a free… Read more

NHS staff suspected of snooping on patient records to be immediately suspended

NHS staff suspected of improperly and unlawfully accessing patients’ medical records will face immediate suspension and have their access to… Read more

NHS pilots rapid genomic test to transform brain tumour diagnosis

Thousands of patients with suspected brain tumours could get a diagnosis sooner, as the NHS launches a major pilot of… Read more

NHS to expand ‘life-saving’ Martha’s Rule to all A&Es

The NHS is expanding Martha’s Rule to all hospital A&E departments and waiting rooms to further boost patient safety for… Read more

Busiest summer ever for NHS but A&Es see record numbers within four hours

More patients than ever before were seen within four hours in A&E this summer, despite record demand on the NHS…. Read more

Patients to get quicker treatment for migraines, acne and 3 other everyday conditions at pharmacies

Patients will be able to get quicker, more convenient treatment for migraines, acne and 3 other everyday conditions at hundreds… Read more

Supermarket scans spotting thousands of cancers

Thousands of people in England have had lung cancer caught early thanks to NHS scanning trucks in supermarket car parks,… Read more

“Huge moment” as the health service hits 18-week target amid half-a-million waiting list drop

The NHS has hit its target for the number of patients waiting 18-weeks thanks to the biggest improvement in waiting… Read more