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NICE recommends two technologies for people with chronic tic disorders and Tourette's

By Liz Wells 19 November 2024

Two technologies that could reduce the severity of the symptoms of chronic tic disorders and Tourette's syndrome have been recommended for use in draft guidance from NICE.

South London trust secures £1.3m for research equipment and technology

By Liz Wells 19 November 2024

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has secured £1.3m funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to pay for new research equipment and technology.

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust agrees pay deal for healthcare support workers

By Liz Wells 19 November 2024

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust has agreed to give its healthcare support workers a pay rise and back pay following strike action.

Liverpool NHS workers strike for covid bonus

By Liz Wells 19 November 2024

More than 130 workers at Royal Liverpool Hospital have begun a two-week strike in a 'fight to get their missing covid bonus'.

The King's Fund appoints new director of policy, events and partnerships

By Liz Wells 18 November 2024

The King’s Fund has appointed Siva Anandaciva as its new director of policy, events and partnerships.

Alder Hey appoints new chief executive

By Liz Wells 18 November 2024

John Grinnell has been appointed chief executive of Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool.

Nursing staff and doctors with long Covid 'hung out to dry'

By Liz Wells 18 November 2024

Nursing staff and doctors with long Covid are still being denied access to vital financial support, two years after the government’s own scientific advisory body called for ministers to take action...

Bradford's clean air initiative 'reducing demand' on GPs

By Liz Wells 18 November 2024

Bradford’s Clean Air Zone has reduced visits to GPs in ever-increasing numbers, saving the NHS tens of thousands of pounds every month, new research reveals.

Unhealthy food costing UK over £260bn per year, report finds

By Liz Wells 18 November 2024

The food-related cost of chronic disease in the UK is £268bn every year, new research reveals.

Swansea Bay hospital staff back strikes in row over pay

By Liz Wells 18 November 2024

Hundreds of healthcare support workers at hospitals in Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot have voted to strike over pay.