Cancer survival rates continue to improve

The number of people diagnosed with cancer surviving the condition continues to improve, according to a new report by the Office of National Statistics.

Unison confirms strike action in Wales

NHS workers represented by Unison will go on strike between 8.30am and 12pm on 10 November.

Concern raised over loss of Cancer Drugs Fund

The charity Breakthrough Breast Cancer has urged MPs to extend the Cancer Drugs Fund until the end of the next parliament.

Grapefruit juice could reduce diabetes risk

Grapefruit juice has been linked to a decreased risk of diabetes in mice in a study by researchers at the University of California.

Nurses receive grants for BME projects

Six nurses have received grants to fund their innovative projects working with BME communities, at the Mary Seacole Leadership Awards 2014.

Epilepsy care neglected by majority of CCGs

Epilepsy care is not a priority for NHS CCGs in England, despite it being one of the most common neurological disorders, a report by charity Epilepsy Action has found.

Schools urged to help children brush their teeth

NICE has recommended schools and nurseries conduct supervised tooth-brushing sessions, as part of new guidance on tooth decay.

Scottish government funds new community health centres

Two community health centres will be set up in Glasgow and East Renfrewshire, after £21.7 million of funding was made available by the Scottish Government.

More primary care nurses needed, says NHS boss

Training more community and primary care nurses will be required to overhaul the way primary care functions, a NHS report has stated.

Dementia diagnoses worth £55

General practices will be awarded £55 for each diagnosis of dementia they make, NHS England has announced.

Practice nurses need to take on specialist roles

Practice and community nurses will need to provide more specialist roles to meet the demands of primary care states a report by The King's Fund.

Students to be assessed for right values

Students applying to nursing and other healthcare courses in England will be given face to face interviews, to ensure they have the right values to work in the NHS, under a new framework released by...

Unison members in Wales vote to strike over pay

Welsh NHS workers represented by Unison have voted to take strike action over pay.

Future reductions in NMC fee possible, says NMC

An NMC spokesperson has said that a change in legislation concerning Fitness to Practice (FtP) procedures could lead to a reduction in registration fees.

North South divide evident in lifestyle-related liver disease deaths

Significant variations in mortality caused by lifestyle-related liver disease exist across England, according to the new Liver Disease Profiles

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