Another Patient Dies After Contracting Infection at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Hospital
A patient has died after contracting a bacterial infection in a hospital in Paisley, marking the fifth infection-control death at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHS GGC). The death occurred at Royal Alexandra Hospital where [...]
Five Pregnant Women Deaths in 18 Months Sparks Birmingham Trust Investigation
NHS Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals Trust (SWBH) will be investigating the deaths, two of which have happened in the past four months. The trust’s chief executive Toby Lewis revealed the investigation in order to [...]
Blood Drop Emoji is Here – As is the Plaster and the Stethoscope!
NHS Blood and Transplant instrumental in bringing all three to life. Blood donors can soon use their time in the donation chair to let people know they are saving lives – using a new blood [...]
HCPC Appoints New Chair of Council
The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) has announced the appointment of Christine Elliott as its Chair. Currently, Christine is the Senior Independent Director on the College of Policing Board, where she has chaired the [...]
Report Calls for NHS Workforce Culture To Be Measured and Reported to the CQC and NHS Improvement
Culture unmasked at the best and worst performing NHS hospital trusts A report published by Pulse UK, finds stark trends in the workforce culture of the best and worst performing hospital trusts. Key findings include [...]
Plans to Replace University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff with New Hospital Are Revealed
The current hospital is ‘no longer fit for purpose’ according to NHS chiefs. There are plans to replace Wales’ largest hospital by 2030 as part of a shake-up of health services. NHS bosses want to [...]
Chronic Fatigue: Overactive immune system ‘may trigger ME-like symptoms’
An overactive immune system may help explain the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome, scientists from King’s College London have suggested. Many sufferers of CFS, or ME, say their condition began with a challenge to their [...]
Trainee GPs ‘made life decisions’ Based on Misleading Information Promising £20,000 Golden Hello Payment
Trainee GPs expecting a £20,000 golden hello incentive to train in certain areas have been denied payments after they were misled by a “lack of clarity” over eligibility. The government’s ‘golden hello’ scheme gives trainees [...]
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