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NHS England to fund treatment for children with spinal muscular atrophy

By Catherine Wylie15th May 2019News England

Treatment which can prolong the lives of children with a rare genetic condition will be made available on the NHS. Nusinersen, also called Spinraza and made by Biogen, is the

Call for nationwide roll-out of animal therapy following children’s hospital study

By Ben Mitchell15th May 2019News England

Visits to a children’s hospital by therapy dogs have helped reduce anxiety among young patients awaiting medical tests, investigations and examinations, according to a new study. Southampton Children’s Hospital is

Hospital death rate down 14% since 2014 – beating Scottish Government target

By The Press Association14th May 2019News Scotland

Hospital death rates have dropped by 14% in four years, beating a Scottish Government target of a 10% cut. Health Secretary Jeane Freeman credited the drop to the Scottish Patient

New cancer and schizophrenia drugs approved for NHS use in Scotland

By The Press Association13th May 2019News Scotland

Medicines for breast cancer, skin cancer and schizophrenia have been approved for use by NHS patients in Scotland. The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has accepted Abemaciclib (Vernezios), a drug that

Webwatch: New NHS website lets dying people share wishes on treatment and care

By Jane Kirby13th May 201914th May 2019Webwatch

The Health Secretary is backing a new online NHS scheme where people who are dying can share their wishes around treatment and care. Matt Hancock welcomed the move towards giving

NHS compensation for delays and blunders doubles to £655 million over five years

By Joe Gammie13th May 2019News England

Compensation paid out by the NHS for delays and blunders has doubled in five years, it has been reported. Official figures published in the Daily Telegraph have revealed the NHS

‘Critical’ emergency services project faces more delays and breaks budget by £3.1BN

By Hayden Smith10th May 2019News England

A “critical” overhaul of the communications network used by Britain’s emergency services is likely to be hit by further delays and cost £3.1bn more than the original budget. The National

Scottish Government accused of ‘dithering’ on NHS Highland bullying claims

By The Press Association9th May 2019News Scotland

The Scottish Government has been accused of “dithering” over whether to take action to address bullying concerns at NHS Highland. A report by John Sturrock QC into the concerns found

‘Hundreds’ of NHS Highland staff report culture of bullying and intimidation

By The Press Association9th May 2019News Scotland

A review into allegations that a “bullying culture” exists at NHS Highland has found potentially hundreds of staff have endured inappropriate behaviour. The independent investigation was commissioned by Health Secretary

Large increase in hospital admissions where obesity is main or secondary reason

By Jane Kirby8th May 2019News England

There has been a 15% jump in the number of hospital admissions where obesity is the main or secondary reason, figures show. In 2017/18, about 711,000 hospital admissions in England

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NHS England to fund treatment for children with spinal muscular atrophy

Call for nationwide roll-out of animal therapy following children’s hospital study

Hospital death rate down 14% since 2014 – beating Scottish Government target

New cancer and schizophrenia drugs approved for NHS use in Scotland

Webwatch: New NHS website lets dying people share wishes on treatment and care

NHS compensation for delays and blunders doubles to £655 million over five years

‘Critical’ emergency services project faces more delays and breaks budget by £3.1BN

Scottish Government accused of ‘dithering’ on NHS Highland bullying claims

‘Hundreds’ of NHS Highland staff report culture of bullying and intimidation

Large increase in hospital admissions where obesity is main or secondary reason

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NHS England to fund treatment for children with spinal muscular atrophy

Call for nationwide roll-out of animal therapy following children’s hospital study

Hospital death rate down 14% since 2014 – beating Scottish Government target

New cancer and schizophrenia drugs approved for NHS use in Scotland

Webwatch: New NHS website lets dying people share wishes on treatment and care

NHS compensation for delays and blunders doubles to £655 million over five years

‘Critical’ emergency services project faces more delays and breaks budget by £3.1BN

Scottish Government accused of ‘dithering’ on NHS Highland bullying claims

‘Hundreds’ of NHS Highland staff report culture of bullying and intimidation

Large increase in hospital admissions where obesity is main or secondary reason