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Futurism
3 weeks ago
Medicine

Thousands of Patients to Be Given World's First Cancer Vaccine

The NHS is fast-tracking individualized cancer vaccine trials using mRNA technology, starting with various cancer types and expanding the program nationwide. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
Medicine

Widespread NHS computer issues linked to patient harm

IT system failures have been linked to patient deaths and harm in NHS hospital trusts in England.
Investment of 900m made in the past two years to improve NHS computer systems.
Deadline for introducing paperless NHS pushed to 2026 due to problems with new electronic patient record systems. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
4 weeks ago
Medicine

143 hospitals sign up to second opinion scheme

An initiative called 'Martha's rule' allows patients to seek a second opinion when conditions deteriorate, aiming to change the NHS culture towards more open communication and patient empowerment. [ more ]
BBC News
1 month ago
Medicine

Infected blood scandal: Sunak promises 'comprehensive' blood compensation

The UK government plans to compensate victims of the Infected Blood Inquiry with around £10bn. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Health

30,000 infected and 3,000 dead: The shocking numbers behind infected blood scandal

The NHS infected blood scandal led to 30,000 patients infected with HIV and hepatitis, 3,000 deaths, and lifelong health complications for survivors. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Medicine

Watch: Infected blood campaigners react to final report into scandal

The infected blood scandal involved a chilling cover-up by politicians, doctors, and civil servants, leading to over 30,000 people being infected with deadly viruses in the history of the NHS. [ more ]
Futurism
3 weeks ago
Medicine

Thousands of Patients to Be Given World's First Cancer Vaccine

The NHS is fast-tracking individualized cancer vaccine trials using mRNA technology, starting with various cancer types and expanding the program nationwide. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
Medicine

Widespread NHS computer issues linked to patient harm

IT system failures have been linked to patient deaths and harm in NHS hospital trusts in England.
Investment of 900m made in the past two years to improve NHS computer systems.
Deadline for introducing paperless NHS pushed to 2026 due to problems with new electronic patient record systems. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
4 weeks ago
Medicine

143 hospitals sign up to second opinion scheme

An initiative called 'Martha's rule' allows patients to seek a second opinion when conditions deteriorate, aiming to change the NHS culture towards more open communication and patient empowerment. [ more ]
BBC News
1 month ago
Medicine

Infected blood scandal: Sunak promises 'comprehensive' blood compensation

The UK government plans to compensate victims of the Infected Blood Inquiry with around £10bn. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Health

30,000 infected and 3,000 dead: The shocking numbers behind infected blood scandal

The NHS infected blood scandal led to 30,000 patients infected with HIV and hepatitis, 3,000 deaths, and lifelong health complications for survivors. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Medicine

Watch: Infected blood campaigners react to final report into scandal

The infected blood scandal involved a chilling cover-up by politicians, doctors, and civil servants, leading to over 30,000 people being infected with deadly viruses in the history of the NHS. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Record 420,000 patients waited more than 12 hours in A&E in 2023 analysis

A record 420,000 patients waited for more than 12 hours in A&E last year, a 20% increase since 2022.
One in 15 A&E patients faced a lengthy trolley wait, marking the highest number since records began in 2011. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Mental health

Thousands of mental health patients readmitted within a month in England

Thousands of patients are being readmitted to mental health units in England soon after being discharged.
Premature discharge can set back a patient's recovery and be disastrous for their health.
Record waiting lists and bed shortages contribute to the problem of readmissions. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Public health

Thousands of mental health patients readmitted within a month in England

Thousands of patients are being readmitted to mental health units in England soon after being discharged.
Premature discharge can set back a patient's recovery and be disastrous for their health.
Record waiting lists and bed shortages contribute to the problem of readmissions. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
UK news

Watch: Boris Johnson faces grilling on second day of giving evidence to Covid inquiry

Boris Johnson faces a second day of grilling at the Covid inquiry
Protesters interrupt Johnson's apology during his testimony [ more ]
www.times-series.co.uk
6 months ago
Coronavirus

Get flu and Covid jabs before it's too late' warning

The NHS is urging eligible individuals to book their Covid and flu vaccinations before December 14.
There are still hundreds of thousands of available appointments that haven't been taken up by eligible individuals. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Public health

She sacrificed care home residents': health chief Jenny Harries under fire after UK Covid inquiry revelations

The head of Britain's health security agency is facing backlash for suggesting that discharging COVID-infected hospital patients to care homes would be clinically appropriate.
Care home providers and families of those who died after contracting COVID in care homes feel validated by the revelations. [ more ]
www.hamhigh.co.uk
6 months ago
London

Maternity unit could close in North London NHS shakeup

The number of neonatal and maternity hospitals in north central London may be reduced from five to four.
The preferred option is to offer a home birth service, a unit for premature and very ill babies, a consultant-led labor ward, and a midwife-led birth unit at four hospitals. [ more ]
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6 months ago
Health

World AIDS Day: 'Sex should be pleasurable,' says NHS HIV specialist

The importance of finding pleasure in sex while staying safe and protected is emphasized by an NHS doctor in HIV medicine.
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a medication that reduces the chances of contracting HIV and is available for free through NHS sexual health services. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Medicine

Adults with rare blood disorder to be offered stem cell transplants

Adults with thalassaemia can now benefit from stem cell transplants to cure their condition, previously only available to children.
New guidelines recommend making stem cell transplants available to eligible adult patients, with over 600 people set to benefit.
Expanding the availability of stem cell transplants to adults with thalassaemia is a significant step forward in improving their quality of life. [ more ]
#Palantir
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

The spy-tech firm managing NHS data

The NHS has partnered with Palantir, a US spy-tech company, to manage data in its hospitals and draw conclusions about population health.
There are concerns about outsourcing such a deal to the private sector, and Palantir's record on immigration enforcement raises issues of public trust.
Palantir claims that it doesn't collect or monetize data, but provides tools for customers to organize and understand their own information. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Public health

Palantir Wins Major U.K. Health Contract Despite Criticism

Palantir, founded by Peter Thiel, has won a $415 million contract to overhaul the technology system of Britain's state-run health service.
The contract is for the N.H.S. in England and does not cover Scotland or Wales.
Palantir faced backlash over privacy concerns, links to Thiel, and aggressive lobbying tactics to win the contract. [ more ]
Theregister
7 months ago
Business intelligence

Palantir wins 330M NHS data platform contract

Palantir has secured a £330 million ($412 million) contract to provide the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP).
The contract will last seven years and the deal was initially tendered as a five-year contract with a two-year extension option.
Palantir has won a total of £60 million ($75 million) from the NHS without competing against other companies. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Patient privacy fears as US spy tech firm Palantir wins 480m NHS contract

The NHS has awarded a £480m contract to Palantir to create a new data platform, sparking concerns about patient privacy.
MPs and civil liberties groups express unease about Palantir's handling of sensitive patient data and the lack of patient opt-out options.
Campaigners may launch a legal challenge over the denial of a right to opt out of data sharing with Palantir. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

The spy-tech firm managing NHS data

The NHS has partnered with Palantir, a US spy-tech company, to manage data in its hospitals and draw conclusions about population health.
There are concerns about outsourcing such a deal to the private sector, and Palantir's record on immigration enforcement raises issues of public trust.
Palantir claims that it doesn't collect or monetize data, but provides tools for customers to organize and understand their own information. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Public health

Palantir Wins Major U.K. Health Contract Despite Criticism

Palantir, founded by Peter Thiel, has won a $415 million contract to overhaul the technology system of Britain's state-run health service.
The contract is for the N.H.S. in England and does not cover Scotland or Wales.
Palantir faced backlash over privacy concerns, links to Thiel, and aggressive lobbying tactics to win the contract. [ more ]
Theregister
7 months ago
Business intelligence

Palantir wins 330M NHS data platform contract

Palantir has secured a £330 million ($412 million) contract to provide the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP).
The contract will last seven years and the deal was initially tendered as a five-year contract with a two-year extension option.
Palantir has won a total of £60 million ($75 million) from the NHS without competing against other companies. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Patient privacy fears as US spy tech firm Palantir wins 480m NHS contract

The NHS has awarded a £480m contract to Palantir to create a new data platform, sparking concerns about patient privacy.
MPs and civil liberties groups express unease about Palantir's handling of sensitive patient data and the lack of patient opt-out options.
Campaigners may launch a legal challenge over the denial of a right to opt out of data sharing with Palantir. [ more ]
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www.standard.co.uk
7 months ago
London

Give NHS ambulances longer to become Ulez-compliant, Sadiq Khan urged

Ambulance trusts in London are set to spend almost £65 million to replace non-compliant vehicles in their fleets in preparation for the end of the Ulez exemption in 2025.
Conservative London Assembly member Keith Prince argues that placing this burden on the health service during a time of high inflation is not sensible.
The mayor's office maintains that the Ulez will save the NHS money in the long term due to the expected reduction in pollution-related illness. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
7 months ago
London

Give NHS ambulances longer to become Ulez-compliant, Sadiq Khan urged

Ambulance trusts in London are set to spend almost £65 million to replace non-compliant vehicles in their fleets in preparation for the end of the Ulez exemption in 2025.
Conservative London Assembly member Keith Prince argues that placing this burden on the health service during a time of high inflation is not sensible.
The mayor's office maintains that the Ulez will save the NHS money in the long term due to the expected reduction in pollution-related illness. [ more ]
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