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NHS and ACE harness AI to predict long-stay patients and improve hospital outcomes
Prolonged hospital stays carry risks like higher mortality, readmission chances and physical decline, especially in the elderly, prompting ACE and the NHS AI Lab to pioneer an AI tool to identify at-risk patients.
NHS rolls out weight-loss jabs for limited population
The UK National Health Service (NHS) has begun prescribing the weight loss drug Wegovy to a limited number of people who fulfil certain criteria.
Access to veteran-specific supported housing and health care services at an all-time high
Government's Collaborative Efforts with NHS England, Housing Providers, and Charities Yield Record Levels of Support for Veterans.
UK government boost the VCSE sector with £10 million suicide prevention fund
The UK government has doubled its spending on the suicide prevention fund for charities ahead of the launch of the new national suicide prevention strategy.
How we can build bridges between the NHS Federated Data Platform and the public
Dr Nicola Byrne, National Data Guardian, emphasised transparent communication and trust-building in the NHS Federated Data Platform, urging public engagement to prevent setbacks and ensure progress.
NHS improves stroke treatment rates with AI platform for stroke imaging and monitoring
A new report provides valuable insights into how NHS Hospitals are using an AI platform for stroke imaging and monitoring for stroke care and treatment.
Why are so many NHS workers moving to Australia?
NHS staff continue to strike in the UK, while thousands leave for better working conditions in Australia.
Britain moves closer to a resilient social care workforce with £600 million funding
The government has announced £600 million in funding to build the social care workforce in the next two years and also prepare for the incoming winter.
Massive progress in Hepatitis C elimination in England thanks to NHS efforts
UKHSA data shows significant progress in England's fight against hepatitis C, with 45 per cent fewer cases in 2022. NHS efforts and improved treatments drive elimination efforts.
Researchers train artificial intelligence to help detect breast cancer
With the support of AI detection, there will be improvements in the accuracy of medical diagnostics as well as earlier breast cancer detection.
Green Prescribing could address the mental health pandemic in Brits
A recent study showed how the NHS could more than £600 million yearly if green prescribing becomes a norm as it can address mental health issues like depression.
Small improvements made to women and girls' health services
The UK government has dedicated an information area on the NHS website to women's and girl's health.
Barts Health NHS Trust faces ransomware threats from Russian organisation BlackCat
BlackCat issued a threat to Barts Trust, stating that the organisation had three days to establish contact regarding the cyber attack and data theft.
Government offers pay rises to millions of UK public sector workers
The offer comes amidst a backdrop of widespread strikes across the public sector over the past few months, with the government suggesting pay rises of between six per cent and 6.5 per cent for 2023-24.
UK Government implements pay increases for public sector workers amid strikes
UK government offers pay raises to public sector workers amidst strikes. Junior doctors walk off the job for five days. Concerns were raised about NHS costs and patient care.
UK plasma can be used for albumin manufacturing for life-saving treatments
The independent Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) revealed that the ban on deriving albumin from plasma donors is being lifted.
Secretary of State breakdowns life sciences growth package worth £650 million
Speaking at the Creating a Scientific Superpower Conference, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology announced new investment into the treatment of traumatic brain injuries.
First of its kind NHS developed AI tool speeds up cancer radiotherapy wait time
The new technology known as OSAIRIS is helping doctors reduce hours of waiting time for cancer patients as the time for preparing for the scan and referrals for radiotherapy gets streamlined.
UK underperforming on treatable health conditions, new report shows
The King's Fund, an independent think tank involved with work relating to the health system, said the UK health system's poor performance on avoidable deaths should be a serious concern for political leaders and policy-makers.
Study shows that antidepressants may reduce likelihood of testing positive for COVID-19
A new study from King's College London has found that patients who are prescribed antidepressants are significantly less likely to test for COVID-19.
Government announces £21 million AI investment for NHS
£21 million will be invested in AI developments across the NHS, the Government announced today. The funding will allow NHS Trusts to accelerate the deployment of the most promising AI tools across hospitals.
More than a third of adults lack confidence in mental health hospitals amid scandals
New research shows that more than one in three adults have admitted to lacking confidence in a loved one being safe at a mental health hospital.
NHS' new skin cancer screening smartphone camera can reduce appointments by 10,000
The new lens is a small one, about the size of 50p which is easily attachable to smartphones. Additionally, once mounted to the smartphone it can be used to take pictures of your rashes, spots, moles and other skin problems in detail.
British government announce £54 million investment into the development of trustworthy artificial intelligence
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Chloe Smith has announced new investment into artificial intelligence research at the London Tech Week.
Business Intelligence reporting platforms helps the NHS to reduce A&E waiting times
Richard Hartill of Northdoor has highlighted how things can be improved with better business intelligence strategies like accurate data which reduced waiting times for patients.
New cancer drug Olaparib now being rolled out on NHS
The drug is especially crucial for people with a BRCA gene mutation, a mutation branded as the "Jolie gene".
NHS strikes to continue after workers reject the governments pay rise
After months of protests, an agreement has been made between the government and unions regarding the increase of NHS staff wages. Several NHS workers are rejecting the offer and will continue to strike until their demands are met.
Five leading hospitals in Britain to be rebuilt through the New Hospital Programme worth £20 billion
The hospitals with infrastructures containing deteriorated concrete are set to be refurbished and upgraded by the end of the decade.
Keir Starmer outlines Labour's vision to 'create an NHS fit for the future'
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has explained that Labour's NHS mission is a health mission for Britain.
Wes Streeting criticizes NHS, 'if the NHS doesn't reform, it will die'
There is a need for sustainable funding and the impact of high immigration rates on the healthcare system.