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UK survey reveals outlook of the public towards health information circulating during the 2022 monkeypox virus outbreak

In new research, researchers explored the understanding and acceptance of public health messages about the monkeypox virus (MPXV) in the United Kingdom (UK).

30 Aug 2022

Over 50 new surgical hubs to open across England to help bust COVID-19 backlogs, Steve Barclay writes

Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay wrote in Times Red Box about the new surgical hubs that will open across the country to help bust the COVID-19 backlogs.

26 Aug 2022

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine granted UK approval for 12- to 17-year-olds by MHRA

Nuvaxovid, the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Novavax, has today been granted an extension to its existing UK approval, for 12- to 17-year-olds. This extension has been authorized by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

26 Aug 2022

More than 50 new surgical hubs will open for tacking the Covid backlogs

Over 50 new surgical hubs will open across the country to help bust the Covid backlogs and offer hundreds of thousands more patients quicker access to vital procedures, the Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay has announced today.

25 Aug 2022

New study investigates a potential treatment for people diagnosed with monkeypox

The team behind the world-leading RECOVERY trial of COVID-19 treatments are leading a new study investigating a potential treatment for people who have been diagnosed with monkeypox.

25 Aug 2022

New diagnoses of neurological and psychiatric disorders remain common two years after COVID-19

New diagnoses of disorders including psychosis, dementia, seizures and ‘brain fog’ remain commoner two years after COVID-19 than after other respiratory infections, whereas the increased risks of depression and anxiety after COVID-19 are short-lived and there is no overall excess of cases.

25 Aug 2022

Clinical trial offers the best treatment option for patients with sight loss as a result of diabetes

A new clinical trial researching treatment for patients with sight loss as a result of diabetes has shown a type of laser treatment to be both cost effective and non-invasive, offering the best option for patients and healthcare providers.

23 Aug 2022

New study estimates how long people with mild COVID-19 are infectious

A new study of 57 people with mild COVID-19 estimates how long people are infectious for and when they can safely leave isolation.

19 Aug 2022

Study examines patient preferences and determines cost savings for breathlessness services

A new study has examined patient preferences for breathlessness services and determined the cost savings of these provisions for the NHS.

16 Aug 2022

MHRA approves first bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine

An updated version of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna that targets two coronavirus variants (known as a "bivalent" vaccine) has today been approved for adult booster doses by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) after it was found to meet the UK regulator's standards of safety, quality and effectiveness.

15 Aug 2022

Health inequalities amongst ethnic minorities with diabetes have worsened during the pandemic, study shows

Existing health disparities amongst ethnic minorities with diabetes have worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study published in the journal Diabetes Care has reported.

11 Aug 2022

Report highlights the vulnerability of paid migrant live-in care workers in London to modern slavery

Paid, migrant, live-in care workers in London are at greater risk of falling victim to modern slavery, according to a new report.

1 Aug 2022

New trial offers double the traditional course of antibiotics for patients with life threatening infections

Hospital patients who develop infections where 10% of sufferers die will be offered double the traditional course of antibiotics in a new trial.

1 Aug 2022

Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated staffing challenges in children's social care, report finds

Ofsted has today published a report on the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on children's social care, drawing on evidence from inspections, focus groups and interviews with inspectors.

26 Jul 2022

Covid-19 vaccine rollout reduced SARS-CoV-2 infection burden in healthcare workers during second wave

The rapid covid-19 vaccine rollout from December 2020 averted infection in a large proportion of NHS hospital workers in England during the second wave of the pandemic, suggests research published by The BMJ today.

21 Jul 2022

Ofsted publishes new briefings on the pandemic’s continued impact on education providers

Ofsted has today published the third set of briefings in a series looking at the pandemic's continued impact on education providers.

19 Jul 2022

First ever government-led Women's Health Strategy to benefit women and girls across England

Women and girls across England will benefit from improved healthcare following the publication of the first ever government-led Women's Health Strategy for England today (Wednesday 20 July).

19 Jul 2022

New Oxford study examines the effectiveness of pharmacological treatments for insomnia

Two drugs, eszopiclone and lemborexant - both not currently licenced for the treatment of insomnia in the UK - were shown to perform better than others, both in the acute and long-term treatment of insomnia in adults, according to a new Oxford study exploring the pharmacological management of insomnia.

19 Jul 2022

People with learning disability and autism set to receive better and more focused community care

People with a learning disability and autistic people will receive better and more focused community care as part of plans to reduce the number in specialist inpatient care.

14 Jul 2022

Dr Henrietta Hughes OBE selected as the first Patient Safety Commissioner for England

The Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay has today appointed Dr Henrietta Hughes OBE as the first ever Patient Safety Commissioner for England.

12 Jul 2022

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UK survey reveals outlook of the public towards health information circulating during the 2022 monkeypox virus outbreak

Over 50 new surgical hubs to open across England to help bust COVID-19 backlogs, Steve Barclay writes

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine granted UK approval for 12- to 17-year-olds by MHRA

More than 50 new surgical hubs will open for tacking the Covid backlogs

New study investigates a potential treatment for people diagnosed with monkeypox

New diagnoses of neurological and psychiatric disorders remain common two years after COVID-19

Clinical trial offers the best treatment option for patients with sight loss as a result of diabetes

New study estimates how long people with mild COVID-19 are infectious

Study examines patient preferences and determines cost savings for breathlessness services

MHRA approves first bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine

Health inequalities amongst ethnic minorities with diabetes have worsened during the pandemic, study shows

Report highlights the vulnerability of paid migrant live-in care workers in London to modern slavery

New trial offers double the traditional course of antibiotics for patients with life threatening infections

Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated staffing challenges in children's social care, report finds

Covid-19 vaccine rollout reduced SARS-CoV-2 infection burden in healthcare workers during second wave

Ofsted publishes new briefings on the pandemic’s continued impact on education providers

First ever government-led Women's Health Strategy to benefit women and girls across England

New Oxford study examines the effectiveness of pharmacological treatments for insomnia

People with learning disability and autism set to receive better and more focused community care

Dr Henrietta Hughes OBE selected as the first Patient Safety Commissioner for England

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