National Health Service (England)

Duchess of Cornwall pays tribute to ‘backbone of country’ NHS volunteers

The Duchess of Cornwall thanks volunteers across the country for the acts of kindness they provide to mark the start of Volunteers’ Week.

How will the coronavirus test-and-trace system work?

Boris Johnson has announced that NHS England’s contact-tracing system aimed at containing the spread of coronavirus will go live on Thursday.

Hunt: Use NHS to avoid spike in non-Covid deaths

Jeremy Hunt has urged people to use NHS services for life-threatening, non-coronavirus related illnesses. The chair of the Health and Social Care Select Committee said: “The issue at the moment is..

Stevens urges heart and stroke patients to use NHS services

The chief executive of the NHS in England has urged people concerned about having a stroke or heart attack to come forward for care. Sir Simon Stevens said the NHS will be redesigning the way in which..

'Cultural factors' in NHS contribute to BAME figures

Dr Chaand Nagpaul, Chair of the Council of the British Medical Association, says that “cultural factors” within medical settings are contributing to the disproportionate outcomes of BAME medical..

NHS Chief Executive praises role of nurses

NHS Chief Executive Simon Stevens has praised the work of nurses in the NHS on International Nurses Day and says the Coronavirus pandemic has helped shine a light on the fantastic work they do. Report..

NHS able to restart urgent procedures

Matt Hancock says the NHS is able to restart some services such as urgent procedures as the number of Covid-19 cases comes down. The Health Secretary insisted that the NHS remains open and it is safe..

NHS Covid-19 app goes live in Isle of Wight

Tthe new NHS 24 app launches in Isle of Wight to provide people with the latest advice and information about Covid-19.

Father recovers from Covid-19 coma in time for son's birthday

A father-of-two who spent 19 days in an induced coma in hospital has recovered from coronavirus and returned home in time to celebrate his son’s second birthday. Omar Taylor, 31, was applauded by NHS..

Medical director for England renews appeal for people to get medical help when they need it

Professor Stephen Powis renewed an appeal for people to get medical help when they need it, and to be not be put off by the epidemic. The medical director for NHS England said that people experiencing..

Labour of love: Baker spends 5 days creating giant rainbow cake for NHS staff

An out-of-work baker uses 90 eggs and 55kgs of ingredients over five days to create a rainbow cake which she donates to NHS staff at her local hospital. Video credit: Cakes by Carol.

Matt Hancock: UK at peak of Covid-19 outbreak

Health Secretary Matt Hancock, making a statement to the Commons, said the NHS has “for the first time” more than 3,000 spare critical care beds. He said: “That is more than three times more than..

Nurse applauded by NHS colleagues after winning Covid-19 fight

A nurse is applauded by colleagues after winning her battle with coronavirus. Millie Magadlela spent three days on a ventilator fighting Covid-19 in the critical care unit at the University Hospital of..

Veteran raises over five million pounds for UK health service

A 99-year-old British army veteran has raised more than £5 million for the health service in the UK by completing 100 laps of his garden in central England. Edward Baran reports.

All you need to know from the latest coronavirus briefing

There is “increasing evidence” that the number of hospital admissions for Covid-19 are stabilising, NHS England’s medical director has said while the chancellor warned of tougher times ahead for..

Spurs reverse decision to furlough non-playing staff after fan opposition

Tottenham Hotspur reverse their decision to furlough their non-playing staff following criticism from their supporters.

A Grateful PM Boris Johnson Thanks NHS: 'It Could Have Gone Either Way'

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday tweeted a video of effusive thanks to the National Health Service. Reuters reports Johnson said “it could have gone either way” for him while he was..

Matt Hancock announces new NHS contact tracing app in fight against coronavirus

Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock announces a new NHS contact tracing app will be rolled out across the UK in order to keep people informed if they have been in contact with anyone who has..

British Prime Minister Released From Hospital

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson thanked the National Health Service for saving his life. He said “things could have gone either way” while he was in intensive care in the hospital. According..

UK deaths near 9,000, no sign of lockdown easing

Britain has not yet reached the COVID-19 peak which would allow for an easing of tight restrictions of movement, health minister Matt Hancock said on Saturday, as the death toll in British hospitals..

Matt Hancock: All key NHS and social care workers who need tests will receive them

At the daily coronavirus press breifing, Health Secretary Matt Hancock announces all key NHS and social care workers who need to be tested for Covid-19 will receive tests.

Premier League footballers launch fund for NHS charities

Premier League footballers, facing pressure to accept wage cuts during the coronavirus outbreak, have launched a fund to raise money for National Health Service (NHS) charities to help tackle the..

Timelapse shows construction of new coronavirus hospital in Birmingham

NHS England have released a timelapse video showing the construction of a new hospital in Birmingham aimed to helping ease the volume of patients with coronavirus.