‘Pink drink’ which helps surgeons spot brain tumours rolled out across NHS
A “pink drink” that enables surgeons to precisely target brain tumours has been rolled out across the NHS and could benefit 2,000 patients a year.
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Online plan to let dying people share their wishes backed by Health Secretary
The Health Secretary is backing a new online NHS scheme where people who are dying can share their wishes around treatment and care.
Fibre-optic broadband to be rolled out across the NHS, Health Secretary says
All hospitals and GPs will soon have fibre-optic broadband access to help them “unlock the full potential of technology”, the Health Secretary has said.
Opioid painkillers to carry addiction warning, Health Secretary announces
Opioid painkillers will soon have to carry a prominent warning about the risk of addiction in a bid to tackle growing concerns around prescription and over-the-counter medicines.
Gender equality critical to future success of NHS – Health Secretary
The NHS must promote more flexible working options to encourage women into senior roles, the Health Secretary will say in a speech.
Gender equality critical to future success of NHS – Health Secretary
The NHS must promote more flexible working options to encourage women into senior roles, the Health Secretary will say in a speech.
Health Secretary vows to end use of agreements to silence NHS whistleblowers
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has vowed to end the use of non-disclosure agreements which prevent would-be NHS whistleblowers speaking out.
Woman weeps as medical cannabis for epileptic daughter confiscated at airport
A mother who tried to bring medical cannabis into the UK illegally in a bid to help her severely epileptic daughter wept after it was confiscated at the airport.
‘Marxist’ Corbyn ‘extremely dangerous’, says minister as Government seeks deal
Jeremy Corbyn is a “Marxist” and “extremely dangerous” for the country, a Cabinet minister said as his own Government sought to reach a Brexit deal with the Labour leader.
Health Secretary hails new tool for quickly diagnosing deadly infections
An innovative new tool for quickly diagnosing often deadly auto-immune infections will save lives, the Health Secretary said.
Ex On The Beach cancelled following death of Love Island star Mike Thalassitis
Ex On The Beach has been cancelled following the death of Love Island star Mike Thalassitis.
Love Island to offer ‘bespoke training’ to all future contestants
Love Island will offer “bespoke training” to all future contestants following the deaths of two former stars.
Some nurses still stand up when doctors enter the room – Hancock
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has caused a backlash on Twitter for saying nurses still have to stand up when doctors enter the room in some NHS organisations.
MPs maul ‘international embarrassment’ Chris Grayling over Commons no-show
Chris Grayling has been branded an “international embarrassment” during a Commons mauling, despite Health Secretary Matt Hancock acting as a “human shield” for him.
Health Secretary ‘open to considering’ new A&E targets
Doctors’ fears over the effectiveness of the four-hour A&E target need to be taken “very seriously”, the Health Secretary has said.
Matt Hancock bans pagers from NHS hospitals
Pagers will be banished from the NHS within the next three years, the Health Secretary has announced.
NHS staff to be offered 24-hour mental health support
NHS staff will be offered 24-hour mental health support if they suffer a stressful incident at work, the Health and Social Care Secretary will say.
Keep NHS contracts ‘in public hands’, Labour urges
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has been urged to stop private companies from securing NHS contracts.
Instagram announces ban on graphic self-harm images
Instagram is banning graphic images of self-harm after Health Secretary Matt Hancock said social media companies “need to do more” to curb their impact on teenagers’ mental health.
Aberdeen University’s ‘cutting-edge’ scanner work praised by UK Government minister
A university has been praised in Westminster for its groundbreaking stroke research.
NHS promises up to £46m to expand treatment for diabetics
The NHS will invest up to £46 million to help tens of thousands of people living with diabetes to receive life-changing treatment.
Hancock attends Paris summit in search for technology to improve NHS
Health Secretary Matt Hancock is heading to Paris to meet world leaders to discuss ways to fast-track new healthcare technologies for use in the NHS.
Government orders social media safety guidelines over child mental health fears
Medical experts have been instructed to draw up official guidelines for social media use amid fears over its impact on child mental health, Matt Hancock has revealed.
Virtual GP service should be available to all – Health Secretary
A virtual GP service which offers video consultations to patients via their smartphones 24 hours a day should not be subject to a “postcode lottery”, the Health Secretary has said.
Hancock: NHS is world’s biggest opportunity for saving lives through technology
The NHS represents “the world’s biggest opportunity” for saving lives through technology, the Health Secretary has said.
Tech giants are not too big to regulate, Culture Secretary warns
Culture Secretary Matt Hancock has issued a warning to giant technology companies that they are not too big to regulate.
Creative community projects vital for Brexit success – Culture Secretary
Culture Secretary Matt Hancock has said developing inclusive community projects that encourage young people into the creative industries is vital in ensuring that Brexit is a success.
Culture Secretary: UK shouldn’t legislate to control how children use technology
The UK government should not legislate to directly control children’s exposure to new technology, according to Culture Secretary Matt Hancock.
Creative industries to receive £150 million funding boost
More than £150 million will be jointly invested by the Government and industry to help boost cultural and creative businesses across Britain.
Suspended Cambridge Analytica boss called to appear before MPs
The suspended boss of Cambridge Analytica (CA) has been called to appear before MPs to explain “inconsistencies” in his evidence about the firm’s use of Facebook data.