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Last year, NHS nursing staff received the lowest pay deal in the public sector. Now, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is calling for a “seismic shift” to ensure nurses are fairly remunerated for their work.

NICE has recommended that people with suspected sepsis graded by NEWS2 as being the most severely ill should be prioritised to receive broad-spectrum antibiotics within an hour. 

Patients can now view their prescriptions on the NHS App following a successful trial last year, with the aim of saving GP time.

A panel of experts is calling on the government to ‘relaunch’ the NHS with a renewed plan to ensure the health service remains free at the point of use.

Bipolar is a condition “hiding in plain sight”, but by being aware of its signs and symptoms, practitioners can help to encourage its early diagnosis and management.

A special review of mental health services at Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust will take place after a patient killed three people.

Playing a musical instrument, particularly the piano, is linked to improved memory and the ability to solve complex tasks in older age.

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has welcomed plans by the government to ban disposable vapes to curb the rise of youth vaping.

Constipation is a widespread problem in the older population that can significantly affect patients’ quality of life. This article looks at the causes of constipation and management options.

Research has highlighted worrying trends in childhood obesity rates, with roughly four in ten 11–15-year-olds in England obese.

Some hormonal and reproductive factors are associated with a higher risk of rheumatoid arthritis, according to a large UK Biobank study.

Data is now a precious commodity in the 21st century and is now considered to be a very precious asset meaning digital safety has become increasingly important.

The World Health Organization has called for urgent vaccination efforts to prevent further spread of measles after announcing an “alarming” 30-fold rise in cases across Europe.

The NHS is wasting up to £10 billion of taxpayers’ money through inefficiencies, strikes, and unused, overpriced equipment, according to the Labour party.

New figures from the British Heart Foundation show that the number of people who died prematurely of cardiovascular conditions hit its highest total for 14 years.