Record numbers of disabled staff on NHS boards
NHS boards have more disabled members than ever before, new NHS data shows. Published today, the Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES) annual report shows disabled people make up 1 in 20 (4.8%) of voting members on NHS boards – up from 3.8% in 2021, the last time this was measured and the highest number on record.
Nearly 1 in 2 adults in England do not feel confident in spotting signs of a heart attack
A new survey published today by NHS England has revealed a lack of confidence among the public in recognising the symptoms of a heart attack, with nearly half (45%) of adults saying they were not confident they could recognise the signs, rising to over half (51%) in those aged over 55 – who are more at risk. Furthermore, over a third (36%) claimed they would not call 999 if they or a loved one were experiencing chest pain – the most common symptom of a heart attack.
Orthoptists and paramedics renewals - window closing soon
The deadline for orthoptists and paramedics to complete their registration renewal is fast approaching
Widespread clinical support for reforming NHS cancer standards to speed up diagnosis for patients
Thousands of people referred for urgent cancer checks every month are set to be diagnosed and treated sooner, as the NHS reforms its cancer standards to reflect what matters most to patients and to align with modern clinical practice. Developed by clinical experts and supported by leading cancer charities, there will be three cancer standards, which combine all of the previous standards and cover additional patients.
Many cancer waiting time targets set to be dropped in England
Two-thirds of NHS cancer waiting time targets are expected to be scrapped in England, in a move the health service says aims to catch cancers earlier.
NHS to roll out flu vaccines for children from September
Millions of children in England will be offered a flu vaccine from September, as the NHS steps up its life-saving vaccination programme to protect the country against deadly viruses ahead of winter.
