All the updated news related to department of health and social care (dhsc)

All the news related to department of health and social care (dhsc) updated in real time

Found 57

fordepartment of health and social care (dhsc)

Order by:

Former banker appointed as NHS chairman intends to donate salary to charity

Former banker Richard Meddings has been appointed as the new chair of NHS England, and has pledged to donate his salary to charity. The former TSB Bank boss was chosen for the role following a competitive process, and he intends to donate the annual ...

23 Jan 2022 at 00:25

Potential for AI in NHS is ‘limitless’, expert says

Updated job title, second par The potential for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the NHS could be “limitless” but the pace of its rollout should “balance safety with efficiency”, according to an expert. Dr Adam Dubis, associate professor ...

29 Jun 2023 at 00:01

NHS and care regulator needs ‘rapid turnaround’, report finds

There is an “urgent need for a rapid turnaround” of England’s health watchdog owing to “significant failings” in how it works, according to a damning review. The final report of senior NHS leader Dr Penny Dash into the Care Quality Commission ...

15 Oct 2024 at 00:01

Plan to improve dental delays by granting hygienists more power

Dental hygienists could be granted the power to administer certain medicines without the need for a prescription under plans to improve access to dentistry in England. A consultation will be launched by the Department of Health and Social ...

18 Aug 2023 at 00:01

Adoption of AI in the NHS should be faster, experts say

The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) by the NHS should be faster, and more frameworks should be in place to get emerging technologies to as many patients as possible, experts have told MPs. A number of senior figures from ...

19 Jul 2023 at 15:19

Switching to vapes ‘could save NHS more than half a billion a year’, study says

Half of England’s adult smokers making a switch to e-cigarettes could save the NHS more than £500 million per year, a study has claimed. Researchers at Brunel University London used data from NHS Digital, the Royal College of ...

07 Aug 2023 at 09:00

Pathogens research centre delayed for 15 years as costs rise by 500%, warn MPs

A proposed state-of-the-art research facility designed to prepare the UK for dangerous pathogens saw costs soar by 500% and was delayed by at least 15 years amid a “lack of transparency and accountability” by the Government ...

27 May 2024 at 16:41

Staff shortages and work pressure blocking mental health improvements – report

Pressure on staff and a shortage of workers are holding back improvements in NHS mental health services, MPs have warned. There is also growing concern that the Government has not made clear how mental health will be ...

21 Jul 2023 at 08:48

Health & Wellbeing

AI to be used more widely in NHS hospitals

Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to be rolled out more widely across the NHS in a bid to diagnose diseases and treat patients faster. The Government has announced a £21 million funding pot that NHS trusts can ...

23 Jun 2023 at 09:25

NHS and care regulator needs ‘rapid turnaround’, report finds

14 Oct 2024 at 20:02

NHS could ‘go the way of Woolies’ and collapse without reform, Streeting warns

Wes Streeting has warned the NHS could “go the way of Woolies” unless it is brought “into the 21st century” by reform. The Health Secretary said Sir Keir Starmer will set out a plan to ensure the NHS does not ...

05 Jan 2025 at 11:12

£150m funding for mental health services to alleviate A&E pressures – PM

The Prime Minister has said £150 million in Government funding for mental health services will “alleviate pressure” in A&E departments. The funding up to 2024/25 will be used for 150 new projects to support ...

23 Jan 2023 at 13:30

Years
2026

Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. We have 19 regional newspapers and 21 digital sites.

Iconic Digital Titles

Iconic Print Titles

Letterkenny Live

This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.