Busiest ever summer for accident and emergency departments
The NHS has experienced the busiest summer ever for accident and emergency (A&E) departments in England, new figures reveal today with NHS staff managing 6.8 million attendances in three months.
A&E staff experiencing busiest ever summer
NHS staff working in A&E departments are in the middle of their busiest summer ever with a total of 4.6 million attendances over the last 2 months – higher than any other June and July, new figures show today.
NHS 111 offering crisis mental health support for the first time
Millions of patients experiencing a mental health crisis can now benefit from support through 111, the NHS has announced today.
Women smoking during pregnancy at record low thanks to NHS support
Smoking rates among mums-to-be are at an all-time low thanks to support from NHS teams.
NHS chief nurse urges students to consider healthcare careers through clearing
The university clearing system is a great gateway into the NHS, health bosses are reminding would-be graduates and career-changers.
Number applying to work or study in UK falls by more than a third
People seeking skilled worker, health and care, or study visas drops to 91,300 in July after curbs introduced by Tories
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