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Late pregnancy scans could lessen risks and save NHS money
As reported by the Shropshire Star, scanning pregnant women at 36 weeks could help identify breech babies early and cut down risks – as well keep reading
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BMA demands Shared Parental Leave entitlement is extended to all NHS staff
Hospital doctor leaders have written to the health secretary expressing ‘deep concerns’ over exclusion from enhanced pay for shared parental leave The heads of BMA keep reading
Management
A&E departments still struggling after tough winter
As reported by the BBC, A&E departments are still struggling to meet targets after a hard winter After a difficult winter, NHS A&E departments are keep reading
Health & Patient Care
Private patients receive greater access to medical cannabis than NHS patients
As reported by The Guardian, private medical patients are enjoying much better access to medical cannabis while NHS patients struggle NHS restrictions mean that private keep reading
Health & Patient Care
Conquering diabetes
Diabetes is a huge drain on NHS resources, costing the health service millions to treat. By more effectively managing their own health patients can help keep reading
Health Tech
NHS App evaluation reveals users’ opinions
An evaluation of the NHS App during its pilot phase has revealed how users feel about it As reported by Digital Health, a new evaluation keep reading
Health & Patient Care
NHS Scotland approves three new medicines
The NHS has approved three new drugs for use across Scotland, as reported by the BBC NHS Scotland has approved the use of new medicines keep reading
News
100,000 NHS workers unable to make ends meet
Tens of thousands of NHS workers are struggling due to very low wages, with many only earning just over £16,000 a year Around 100,000 NHS keep reading
Health Tech
New NHS organisation created to improve access to innovative technology
A new group – named NHSX – will create better access to innovative technology for patients, clinicians and carers The government has announced that digital keep reading
Legal
Oxford hospital trust threatened with lawsuit by NHS England
As reported by The Guardian, Oxford University hospitals trust was threatened with a lawsuit after outcry over cancer scanning services being outsourced to a private keep reading