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NHS PROVIDERS

Norovirus hospital cases surge 150% year-on-year

By Lee Peart 27 February 2025

The number of norovirus cases in NHS hospitals is up by almost 150% year-on-year, new figures have revealed.

PRIMARY CARE

Government meeting less than third of unmet need for urgent dental care

By Liz Wells 27 February 2025

The government discovered demand for urgent dental care of 2.2 million, but covered less than a third of it, according to the British Dental Association (BDA).

SPORT ENGLAND

Sport England highlights economic benefits of physical activity

By Lee Peart 27 February 2025

A new report by Sport England has highlighted the economic benefits of community sport and physical activity.

CANCER

Thousands seek advice following breast cancer screening campaign

By Lee Peart 26 February 2025

Tens of thousands of people have sought NHS advice on attending mammograms following the launch of the first ever breast cancer screening campaign last week.

DWP

Trust recognised for commitment to disability inclusion

By Lee Peart 26 February 2025

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has been recognised for its commitment to disability inclusion.

SOCIAL CARE

Lords vote to exempt social care from NIC hike

By Lee Peart 26 February 2025

The House of Lords voted yesterday to exempt social care providers from a National Insurance hike set to come into force in April.

DR PENNY DASH

BREAKING NEWS: 'I'm no mouthpiece', Dash tells MPs' committee

By Lee Peart 26 February 2025

Dr Penny Dash, the Government’s preferred candidate for the next chair of NHS England (NHSE), has said she is ‘no mouthpiece’, during a Health and Social Care Committee hearing this morning.

DHSC

Hospices receive £25m to improve services and facilities

By Lee Peart 26 February 2025

Hospices in England are receiving £25m for facility upgrades and refurbishments.

RCP

'Corridor care' in hospitals now routine, doctors say

By Lee Peart 26 February 2025

Treating hospital patients in corridors, waiting rooms and other unsuitable spaces has become routine, with four in five (78%) doctors providing care in these conditions in the past month, a survey...

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