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Government unveils adult social care commission

By Liz Wells 03 January 2025

The government has launched an independent commission to ‘transform social care’, but proposals for major reform may not be delivered for years.

SMOKING

Smartwatch technology helps people quit smoking

By Liz Wells 02 January 2025

Smartwatches could help people give up smoking, new research reveals.

LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

Leeds Teaching Hospitals AI tool helps identify hidden heart condition

By Liz Wells 02 January 2025

A new artificial intelligence tool is being used in West Yorkshire to identify people with a heart condition before they even have symptoms.

CANCER CARE

Early cancer diagnosis in England reaches highest ever level

By Liz Wells 02 January 2025

The proportion of patients being diagnosed with cancer at an early stage in England has risen to its highest ever level, new data reveals.

PREVENTION

Record numbers complete NHS Couch to 5K app

By Liz Wells 31 December 2024

Record numbers of people numbers complete NHS Couch to 5K app in 2024, new data reveals.

TECHNOLOGY

App to improve maternity care in Wales

By Liz Wells 30 December 2024

Pregnant women will benefit from better maternity care as a new app and electronic health record system is rolled out across Wales.

WORKFORCE

North Bristol NHS Trust helps dozens of people access careers

By Liz Wells 30 December 2024

North Bristol NHS Trust is providing mentoring, training and practical support to more than 130 people in the Bristol area to help them find work as part of its Commitment to Our Community programme. 

NEW YEAR'S HONOURS LIST

NHS staff recognised in 2025 New Year honours list

By Liz Wells 30 December 2024

Nurses, doctors and surgeons are among dozens of NHS staff on the 2025 New Year Honour list.

GAMBLING

NHS tackles problem gambling amid growing demand

By Liz Wells 27 December 2024

The NHS in England is facing an 'uphill battle' with demand for gambling addiction help more than doubling since last year.

UNITE

Southampton hospital porters secure agreement to end 'bullying' dispute

By Liz Wells 23 December 2024

Planned strike action by porters employed at University Hospital Southampton has been suspended after the workers accepted wide-ranging proposals to 'end bullying and harassment' dispute.