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NHS turns to AI to reduce ‘avoidable’ hospital admissions this winter

Technology is being piloted by a number of local health teams as a preventative measure.

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023

Drug that can halve breast cancer risk offered to 289,000 women in England

Anastrozole to be made available to women who have been through the menopause and have family history of breast cancer

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023

NHS prevents thousands of strokes with blood-thinning drug push

Rapid rollout of anticoagulant drugs to people with atrial fibrillation saved 4,000 lives since January 2022, says NHS chief

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023

Government hands NHS £250m in bid to tackle waiting times

The funding is part of the Urgent and Emergency Care Recovery plan published in January.

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023

Patients who can travel given opportunity to skip NHS queues

They could receive NHS or private care outside their local area.

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

Babies with rare muscle-wasting disease living longer thanks to treatment advances

NHS started rolling out treatments for spinal muscular atrophy in 2019

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023

Babies with rare condition living longer thanks to advances in treatment

The NHS started rolling out treatments for spinal muscular atrophy in 2019.

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023

NHS lauded as ‘cornerstone of national life’ at Westminster Abbey ceremony

Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer both read lessons during the service.

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023

NHS turns 75: So many lives saved but such a task ahead

Record numbers of staff quitting and waits for treatment overshadow service at Westminster Abbey to mark milestone

Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2023

We cannot let strikes drag on into winter, says NHS England chief

NHS leaders have implored the Government and striking doctors to end the dispute.

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023