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Virtual assessment helps hundreds of stroke victims receive fast-track care

By Liz Wells 14 November 2024

A rapid, remote video assessment system for stroke patients that offers swifter access to life-saving treatment has helped hundreds of patients across Hertfordshire in its first year of operation.

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

Coventry University gets go-ahead to increase healthcare apprenticeships

By Liz Wells 14 November 2024

Coventry University is to increase the number of its degree apprenticeships in health and care after being awarded £782,900 in funding.

WORKFORCE

Flavell to leave Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

By Liz Wells 14 November 2024

Hayley Flavell, executive director of nursing at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, is leaving the trust at the end of November.

MATERNITY

Report warns national target for preterm birth will not be met

By Lee Peart 14 November 2024

A House of Lords report has warned the national target to reduce preterm birth in England to 6% by 2025 will not be met.

HEART DISEASE

'Not enough people being checked for heart disease,' watchdog warns

By Lee Peart 14 November 2024

Not enough people are being checked for cardiovascular disease (CDD), the National Audit Office (NAO) has warned.

BMA SCOTLAND

Midlands trust reverses plan to cut overtime rates

By Liz Wells 14 November 2024

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has agreed to lift the changes it made to pre-existing pay rates for doctors who do extra work, above and beyond their contracted working week.

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE COMMITTEE

Health and Social Care Committee to examine Government's 10-Year Health Plan

By Lee Peart 14 November 2024

The Health and Social Care Committee is launching an inquiry into the Government’s 10-Year Health Plan with a focus on ensuring under-represented groups are included.

PREVENTION

Birth defects to be prevented by fortifying flour with folic acid

By Liz Wells 14 November 2024

Legislation is being introduced that will require millers and flour producers to fortify non-wholemeal wheat flour with folic acid from the end of 2026.

TECHNOLOGY

NHS Grampian trials tech to help patients self-administer drugs

By Liz Wells 14 November 2024

The medical ward at Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital has provided the first testing site in the UK for a new intelligent cabinet, which stores routine medicines securely and alerts patients when ...

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