One in 20 people with Covid-19 ‘still suffer symptoms eight weeks later’
One in 20 people with Covid-19 are still suffering symptoms eight weeks later, while one in 50 are struggling after three months, according to a new study.
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New shielding plan considered for coronavirus hotspots as cases rise
Hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people living in coronavirus hotspots could be told to shield this winter under plans reportedly being considered by the Government as infections continue to soar.
GP practices reminded to ensure face-to-face appointments are available
GP practices in England have been reminded that they must make sure patients can access face-to-face appointments if they need them, as the coronavirus crisis continues.
Training for barbers to spot warning signs of mental health problem
Barbers are being taught to spot the warning signs of mental health issues as part of local schemes to help prevent suicides in England.
Record number of people waiting 18 weeks for hospital treatment
A record total of more than two million people – triple the figure for the same time last year – are having to wait more than 18 weeks to start hospital treatment in England, the latest figures show.
NHS 111 to roll out A&E booking service to help maintain social distancing
Patients are being urged to call 111 before attending accident and emergency departments to help regulate the number of people in hospital waiting areas.
Soup and shakes NHS diet programme rolled out to help tackle diabetes
Diabetics will be encouraged to try a soup and shakes weight-loss plan as the health service steps up efforts to tackle a condition that costs the NHS billions a year.
Parents urged to ensure children are up to date with routine vaccinations
Parents are being urged to check that their children’s vaccinations are up to date to not only protect them from preventable diseases but also avoid putting unnecessary pressure on the NHS in years to come.
Hospital owner Spire expects loss amid Covid-19 pandemic
Hospital owner Spire said it expects to swing to a loss in the first half of the financial year as it set its sights on a return to normal after helping the NHS during the pandemic.
Prostate cancer experts welcome guidance to use drugs to avoid chemotherapy
NHS England’s recommendation of using two hormone therapy drugs instead of chemotherapy as treatment for advanced prostate cancer during the coronavirus pandemic has been welcomed by experts.
Coronavirus transmission rate may have fallen, says expert
The coronavirus transmission rate may have fallen, indicating that infections are going to reduce, an expert has said.
Watch classic rugby matches, dementia patients told
Watching re-runs of classic rugby matches could prove a tonic for older people, NHS England’s director for dementia has said.
Number of people diagnosed with dementia hits record high
The number of older people living with dementia hit a record high last month, new figures show.
NHS cancer patients face ‘distressing’ waits
The proportion of patients with suspected cancer who are seen within two weeks of urgent referral is at the lowest level since records began.
Lung cancer scans to be offered in trucks in supermarket car parks
Trucks in supermarket car parks will offer lung cancer checks under a new scheme to be rolled out across England.
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.
DrDoctor to be trialled at more hospitals in hope of saving NHS millions
A digital tool to help patients reschedule medical appointments will be trialled in more hospitals across the country.
NHS group considers temporary ban on non-vital operations
An NHS commissioning group is considering putting a temporary ban on non-vital operations.