This article was taken from: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-43060382 By Ian WestbrookHealth reporter, BBC News A record 170 organ donations took place across the UK in January, resulting in more than 400 life-saving transplants. The rise in numbers comes as the NHS is running a public consultation into whether England should follow Wales and introduce an opt-out donation scheme. The…
This article was taken from: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/body/best-worst-world-cancer-day-news/ By Judith Potts World Cancer Day fell on February 4, and it carried with it the usual glut of stories and updates. It can be hard to keep up – so I’ve collated some of those that stood out. Let’s start with some good news. One of the positives for those…
This article was taken from: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2018/02/14/cash-strapped-nhs-diverting-nurses-clinical-trials-report-says/ By Iain Withers The funding crisis in the NHS has led to cutbacks on vital clinical trials conducted with drug companies on new medicines, according to new research. Cash-strapped hospitals are diverting nurses away from drug research to make up for a shortfall in doctors and nurses doing clinical work with…
This aricle was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/feb/12/eating-disorders-nhs-reports-surge-in-hospital-admissions By Sarah Marsh Exclusive: Experts say NHS services are failing those in need of help as admissions nearly double in six years The number of admissions to hospital of patients with potentially life-threatening eating disorders has almost doubled over the past six years, amid warnings from experts that NHS services to tackle anorexia and…
This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/feb/12/nhs-urges-parents-to-use-pharmacies-for-childrens-illnesses By Guardian Press Association Stay Well Pharmacy campaign aims to relieve pressure on GPs and A&E for minor complaints A health campaign is urging parents to treat their pharmacist as their first port of call for their children’s minor illnesses instead of visiting their GP or A&E. NHS England said there…