Health watchdog told to pause NHS inspections over its own failings

The health watchdog has paused its inspections of local NHS authorities after a review found significant failings. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) will stop its assessments of England’s integrated ... Read More

Labour’s ‘reform or die’ mantra for the NHS misses the urgent tasks

The recent review carried out by Lord Darzi concluded that the NHS is in a critical condition but its “vital signs” remain strong. The findings will embolden health secretary Wes Streeting to repeat ... Read More

Announcement roundup: Catch up on the latest health and life sciences news!

Recent weeks have seen a range of new announcements and initiatives launched, with significant implications for the future of the UK’s technology, health and life sciences industries. From new ... Read More

Health Secretary unveils NHS promises as he vows widespread reform

Taking to the stage in Liverpool on Wednesday, the Secretary for Health and Social Care promised to continue working on NHS reforms while speaking of the countless people reliant on our crucial ... Read More

Politics latest: Britons urged to help 'fix our NHS' in 'national conversation' about its future

Health Secretary Wes Streeting is calling on the entire country to help shape the government's "10 Year Health Plan" with a "national conversation" on the future of the NHS. Read More

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New Mexico’s governor is ending an emergency public health order that suspended the right to carry guns at public parks and playgrounds in the state's largest metro area A Mississippi judge has ... Read More

Government calls in NETFLIX to help revamp NHS app as Health Secretary looks to bring technology into the 21st century

Netflix will be called in to revamp the NHS app under plans being considered by Health Secretary Wes Streeting. He is keen to bring in the streaming giant’s experts to improve patients ... Read More

NHS and care regulator needs ‘rapid turnaround’, report finds

NHS and care regulator needs ‘rapid turnaround’, report finds - Dr Penny Dash has published her final findings into the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Read More

Future of the Care Quality Commission determined

The interim report revealed a variety of shortcomings, ranging from hospital ratings dating back more than a decade to inspectors who had never been in a hospital before. This ultimately led to health ... Read More

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An innovative effort to close the gap in COVID-19 vaccination rates in Prince George's County, Maryland found major success, according to new research co-authored by a public health leader at ... Read More

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The study used a smartphone telematics application to track the ... Good Physical Fitness from Childhood Protects Mental Health Oct. 15, 2024 — A recent study found that good physical fitness ... Read More