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NEWS

Summer’s funding boost not enough to improve care

Most of the £20.5bn pledged for the NHS risks being swallowed up by the ageing population, pay rises and hospitals’ deficits.....read more

Evening and weekend GP appointments available 

Patients across England can now experience extended access to general practice appointments in the evening and weekends.....read more

Positive progress made in collaborative commissioning 

The relationship between commissioners and providers in the health system is on the brink of significant change, says new report.....read more

169 amputations a week as a result of diabetes 

Analysis by the charity Diabetes UK has found that 169 people a week are having to undergo amputations as a result of diabetes.....read more

Care at risk because of hospital overcrowding 

95 per cent of beds are occupied in England’s hospitals, with staff having to turn away ambulances because of lack of space.....read more

FEATURES

A prognosis for health finances 

Dr Eleanor Roy says that the time to take a more stable and sustainable approach to funding the health and care system is now.....read more

Hitting the brakes on traffic-related air pollution 

Gillian Leng discusses the dangerous impact that air pollution is having on our nation’s health and the role that NICE is playing in the fight against it.....read more

EVENTS

Future Healthcare 2019

18-19 March, Olympia, London
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SPONSORS

MediBanks

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Aquacare

Let Aquacare, the professionals for NHS Trusts look after all your water hygiene and legionella control. ’Aquacare are a key partner in providing us with solutions to improving our water hygiene services at the Trust.’ Domestic Contract and Compliance Manager Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.....read more

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