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‘Stress tests’ and pre winter check-ins as NHS ramps up winter prep

The NHS is running ‘stress test’ exercises and providing targeted care for vulnerable patients, as it strengthens its plans to… Read more

Student nursing numbers rise for first time since pandemic surge

The number of students taking up nursing degrees in England has risen for the first time since the post-pandemic surge… Read more

New suicide prevention training rolled out for NHS mental health staff

The NHS has begun rolling out new suicide prevention training this week for all mental health staff. Available from Wednesday… Read more

Record number of cancer checks and treatments despite strikes

NHS staff delivered a record number of cancer checks and treatments in July, despite 5 days of industrial action. A… Read more

Harm from delayed administration of rasburicase for tumour lysis syndrome

This national patient safety alert has been issued by the NHS England National Patient Safety team. It instructs all organisations… Read more

NHS rolls out new generation ‘artificial pancreas’ to help pregnant diabetic women

Thousands of mums-to be in England living with type 1 diabetes are to receive a pregnancy-specific, ‘artificial pancreas’ from the… Read more

Martha’s Rule rolled out to all acute hospitals

Martha’s Rule is now available in every acute hospital in England, the NHS has announced, as new data shows hundreds… Read more

NHS kicks off winter vaccine roll out with flu jabs for children and pregnant women

Millions of children and pregnant women are set to get their flu vaccinations from today, as the NHS kicks off… Read more

Searches for NHS advice on bites and stings soar during summer of heatwaves

The number of website visits for NHS advice on bites and stings have soared this summer – amid a summer… Read more

Busiest July on record for general practice teams

General practice teams have delivered a record 33.6 million appointments in July 2025, up 4.3% on the year before and up nearly… Read more