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Scottish Government continues virtual ward drive amid positive report HighlightsHighlights Archive

Scottish Government continues virtual ward drive amid positive report

The Scottish Government is set to continue its efforts to expand the number of patients utilising NHS Scotland’s Hospital at Home service, backed by £3.6 million in new funding. Recent data reveals that nearly 15,000 older patients benefited from the service last year, marking an increase of almost 25% compared to the previous year. Thirteen healthcare providers have been granted…
Ben Kemp
August 14, 2024
Media Monitoring: 8 – 14 August HighlightsHighlights Archive

Media Monitoring: 8 – 14 August

Babies in Nigeria are being born with antibiotic resistant bacteria In a study we found that samples taken from mothers and newborn babies younger than one week in Nigeria already had colistin-resistant bacteria present in their bodies. But neither the babies nor their mothers had been treated with colistin. We surmise that mothers may have picked up these colistin resistant bacteria from…
Ben Kemp
August 13, 2024
Media Monitoring: 1 – 7 August HighlightsHighlights Archive

Media Monitoring: 1 – 7 August

Blood tests for Alzheimer’s may be coming to your doctor’s office. Here’s what to know A new blood test for Alzheimer’s shows promise in detecting amyloid plaques and tau proteins, key indicators of the disease. The test could potentially allow for earlier and more accurate diagnosis compared to current methods like PET scans and lumbar punctures. Researchers are optimistic but…
Ben Kemp
August 6, 2024
New hospitals programme under threat following Labour review HighlightsHighlights Archive

New hospitals programme under threat following Labour review

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has paused the hospital building programme, a previous election pledge from the Conservatives, while a full review is conducted. She emphasised the need for the programme to be realistic and thoroughly budgeted. - Reeves introduced spending cuts last week while criticising the previous Conservative government for allegedly obscuring the true state of public finances, leaving Labour…
Ben Kemp
August 5, 2024
NHSE devolving further services to ICBs HighlightsHighlights Archive

NHSE devolving further services to ICBs

In a letter, senior NHS leaders Julian Kelly and Steve Russell have announced NHS England's intention to delegate additional NHS England commissioning functions to ICBs. They believe this will enable them to continue providing care which best suits their local populations and deliver improved integration. This includes the final set of specialised commissioning and vaccinations, screening and child health information…
Ben Kemp
August 5, 2024
Chancellor announces cuts in first major financial speech HighlightsHighlights Archive

Chancellor announces cuts in first major financial speech

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has delivered a statement outlining billions worth of cuts to public spending. In her statement, the Chancellor said that the new Labour Government's economic inheritance was poor and blamed the Conservatives for the £22 billion black hole in public finances that now needed to be plugged. In the speech, Ms Reeves confirmed significant cuts to…
Dawn
July 31, 2024
Media Monitoring: 18 – 24 July HighlightsHighlights Archive

Media Monitoring: 18 – 24 July

Kings Fund report on Integrated Care Systems. Leading thinktank the King’s Fund report on how the full potential of Integrated Care Systems can be realised by addressing systemic workforce challenges. Realising The Potential Of Integrated Care Systems | The King's Fund (kingsfund.org.uk)   Self-sampling may unlock cervical cancer checks. A recent study carried out across London suggests that the national…
Dawn
July 24, 2024
Members Parliamentary Event, sponsored by Lord Darzi of Slough. HighlightsHighlights Archive

Members Parliamentary Event, sponsored by Lord Darzi of Slough.

On the 30th October, BIVDA will be hosting Lord Darzi and other senior figures at our Parliamentary reception. Lord Darzi will open the event, and comment on the findings of his review into why the NHS is failing to deliver.  A former health minister, diagnostics advocate, and AMR leader, Lord Darzi is a significant influence on the current government.  Also…
Dawn
July 24, 2024