NHS England is transforming the digital services that underpin NHS screening programmes. In the next 5 years, our vision is that a third of interactions with the NHS will be delivered using the NHS App and other digital tools. These tools support people to take control of their health, while freeing up time for healthcare […]
Today (21 March 2025) the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced around £180 million of funding from Great British Energy, aimed at powering community clean energy projects across the UK. This is the first major investment under Great British Energy’s Local Power Plan, which is set to deliver clean energy projects nationwide. […]
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects people of all ages, although it typically originates in childhood. A clinical diagnosis of ADHD requires multiple symptoms which include trouble concentrating, being excessively fidgety, and thinking or behaving impulsively. These symptoms onset early in life, can be observed in different settings (for example, home and school or work) […]
The 10 Year Health Plan has sparked meaningful and wide-ranging conversations about the future of our NHS. With over 11,400 ideas submitted to the Priorities for change online portal so far, it’s clear how deeply staff and the public care about shaping the health service we all value so much. We’ve worked hard to ensure […]
This welcome development is the result of a strong and effective collaboration between NHS England, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) and industry partner, Octapharma, to help ensure patients reliant on plasma-derived medicines can access the treatments they need. It’s in the blood Plasma makes up more than […]
Joint note by the Office for National Statistics and NHS England, February 2025. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) publishes annual public service productivity analysis for all service areas in the UK, including healthcare. The methodology used for annual productivity analysis is considered ‘gold standard’ and is the most robust productivity estimate available. ONS, NHS […]
In today’s digital age, managing your health online should be easier than ever – yet for many, it’s still a challenge. Digital exclusion and low health literacy are significant barriers stopping people from fully engaging with their health via NHS.UK or the NHS App. So, why is this happening, and what can we do about […]
