High risk of modern slavery in NHS supply chains, says DHSC
2024-11-21
A consultation has been launched on plans to ensure goods and services used in the NHS are not linked with modern slavery or human trafficking.
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NHS to offer ‘stop smoking’ pill to help people quit
2024-11-14
The NHS will offer a ‘stop smoking’ pill to thousands of people in England who are trying to quit the habit. According to NHS England,
NHS dentistry: a changed landscape
2024-11-14
How has NHS dentistry changed since its inception in 1948? Neil Carmichael explores the evolving landscape of UK dentistry. While Lord Darzi’s Independent Investigation of
NHS to deliver dental checks for children at residential special schools
2024-10-08
Children and young people in England with special educational needs in residential special schools and colleges are to be offered free NHS dental checks. They
Obesity rates in England stabilise for first time in 20 years
2024-09-25
Obesity rates in England are starting to plateau for the first time in two decades, NHS figures reveal. The number of children who are overweight
Hospital dental trainees to receive 22% pay uplift
2024-09-20
From November 2024, hospital dental trainees in England will be awarded an average pay uplift of 22.3% over two years. The final pay offer was
‘No quick fixes’: experts respond to Lord Darzi NHS report
2024-09-20
Experts from the dental profession and wider healthcare discuss the findings of the Lord Darzi report on the issues facing the NHS. On 12 September,
Lord Darzi NHS report: ‘urgent action needed’ on NHS dental contract
2024-09-12
‘There are enough dentists in England, just not enough dentists willing to do enough NHS work’ – these are the words of Lord Darzi in
Blood pressure checks introduced at NHS dental appointments
2024-09-03
NHS England has announced a trial scheme that will deliver blood pressure checks during dental and optometry appointments. The scheme was piloted in local dental
Cancer treatment delays triple since 2012
2024-08-27
Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that one third of cancer patients are waiting longer than the 62-day standard to access
Health expert condemns ‘appalling’ attacks on NHS staff amidst violent unrest
2024-08-06
The chief executive of a medical defence organisation has issued a statement denouncing growing threats of violence against healthcare workers. MDDUS chief executive Chris Kenny
How can NHS dentistry be fixed?
2024-08-02
Following the Labour government’s discussions with dental leaders on how to fix NHS dentistry, we hear some proposed solutions from the dental profession. Vincenzo Marino,