The NHS’s vaccination programme is being expanded to include chickenpox (also known as varicella) for the first time to help shield young children from getting seriously ill. From now on, GP practices …

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The NHS is facing an unprecedented flu wave this winter with “no peak in sight yet” according to England’s top emergency care doctor. Latest figures show an average of 1,717 patients were in a …

The NHS is urging Londoners to continue coming forward for care as thousands of resident doctors are expected to go on strike from today. Industrial action began at 7am today (Friday 14 November) and …

Jan 4, 2025 · Nobody in the NHS wants people to wait any longer than needed for vital checks, scans, and treatment. “Health leaders and their teams face huge challenges, but with the backing of this …

Jan 30, 2025 · As NHS staff continue to contend with record demand for care, NHS England has asked all local systems and providers to develop Neighbourhood Health Service models next year with an …

Dec 12, 2024 · The “tidal wave” of seasonal illnesses is prompting further “quad-demic” concerns across the NHS with staff pulling out the stops to deliver almost 28 million vaccines so far in convenient …

Jul 10, 2025 · Hardworking NHS staff delivered record numbers of treatments as the waiting list fell in May for the first time in 17 years*, new figures reveal today.

These league tables provide a view of how NHS trusts are performing in key services including urgent and emergency care, elective services, mental health and more.

Mar 10, 2025 · “We are entering a period of critical transformation for our NHS. With a stronger relationship between the Department for Health and Social Care and NHS England, we will work …