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Public urged to get care when they need it

Sir Simon Stevens has launched a major new drive to persuade the public to seek the urgent care and treatment they need.....read more

Improved information sharing to tackle virus spread

GPs can now access primary care records for patients registered at other practices during the coronavirus epidemic.....read more

A third of high risk doctors unable to access full PPE

Staff working in some of the most high-risk coronavirus settings are still struggling to access the PPE they need to keep them safe.....read more

Coronavirus causes over two million operation cancellations

Doctors have had to postpone more than two million operations to free up beds for coronavirus patients.....read more

One million registered users for NHS login programme

Over one million people have now registered with NHS login following an upsurge in demand for digital services during the coronavirus pandemic.....read more

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Maintaining indoor humidity levels key to fighting the virus

Dr. Stephanie Taylor discusses the need to ensure hospitals have a humidity level so that viruses cannot spread.....read more

Providing secure capability for patients to use health apps

Creating a safe and secure means of accessing patient health information is critical, says NHS Digital's Melissa Ruscoe.....read more