A The Phase 2 clinical trial will enroll at least 84 healthy adult volunteers at two sites: the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for Immunization Research in Baltimore, and the University of Vermont Vaccine Testing Center in Burlington. Following an initial screening and physical examination, volunteers will be randomly assigned to one of […]
NHS England has published guidance for progressing and delivering neighbourhood health, asking ICBs to plan a neighbourhood health and care model, with an initial focus on people with the most complex health and care needs. It notes the need to develop a consistent, system-wide population health management approach and to “utilise quantitative data and qualitative […]
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside, have launched an app to help women across the region find trusted health information, forming part of Cheshire and Merseyside Women’s Health Strategy, launched in March 2024. To app provides women in Cheshire and Merseyside with a “convenient one-stop shop for trusted sources of women’s health information”, including advice and guidance […]
A partnership between University Hospital Southampton and TRL, a global centre for innovation in surface transport and mobility, has launched with an aim to reduce road deaths by linking health records and road traffic collision data. Funded by £500,000 from the Department for Transport and the Road Safety Trust, the Data Sustains Life project sets […]
NHS England has published its 2025/26 priorities and operational planning guidance, focusing on improving patient access, reducing waiting times, and enhancing operational efficiency. Key priorities include reducing elective care waiting times, with a goal of ensuring 65 per cent of patients are treated within 18 weeks by March 2026, as well as improving A&E and […]
By Sam Pfeffer-Matthews, Technical Assistant and Robert Sackin, Partner at Reddie & Grose World Cancer Day, observed every year on 4 February, is a global initiative that raises awareness about cancer, its prevention, and the need for improved diagnosis and treatment. The 2025 – 2027 campaign is shifting toward a more people-centred approach, emphasising the importance of ensuring […]
In early February 2020, China locked down more than 50 million people, hoping to hinder the spread of a new coronavirus. No one knew at the time exactly how it was spreading, but Lidia Morawska, an expert on air quality at Queensland University of Technology in Australia, did not like the clues she managed to […]
The NHS stands at a pivotal moment, propelled by Lord Darzi’s independent review and Keir Starmer’s commitment to a digital-first healthcare system, bolstered by increased funding announced in the Autumn Budget. The need to accelerate digital transformation has never been more urgent. However, while the promise of innovative technology garners attention, the human factor remains […]
Andy Ramsbottom, Director of Global Strategic Accounts at leading software escrow provider Escode, discusses the critical importance of ensuring the healthcare sector is prepared for any technological disruptions as the sector becomes increasingly reliant on technology. Technology is driving forward a new era for the healthcare sector. The UK government recently announced the future of […]
NHS Mid and South Essex ICS has reported a 34.8 per cent increase in the number of patients using its minor eye conditions online self-referral service over the past year. The online process allows patients to self-refer and access an optometrist for a range of minor eye conditions without needing an appointment with their GP […]
