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The latest health and social care news and a look at research and development into the treatment of common and rare diseases alike. We also look at the vital changes being made to help deliver effective healthcare through the digital transformation within the NHS.

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We need a parental leave system that works for parents today

Health & Social Care
Rachel Grocott, CEO of Pregnant Then Screwed, argues for urgent reform of the UK parental leave system, highlighting its inadequacies and outdated nature.

Health officials pledge to reduce cholera deaths by 90%

Health & Social Care
Health Officials from across the globe are set to meet in France and pledge to dramatically reduce cholera deaths by 2030

Labour calls for inquiry into private ambulance firm after service folds

Health & Social Care
The collapse of a private ambulance firm working with the NHS has led to calls for an inquiry from Labour MP Justin Madders

Health, prevention, and long-term care in Germany

Health & Social Care
Germany’s Federal Ministry of Health (BMG) is centred around health, prevention, and long-term care, as Open Access Government discovers

The problem of ‘hidden’ homelessness in London

Health & Social Care
A new report reveals the extent of homelessness in London and the 'hidden homeless' who do not receive adequate help from authorities A new report...

Membranous nephropathy and how can it be identified and treated

Health & Social Care
The National Kidney Foundation analyses the causes of membranous nephropathy and the science available to identify and treat it

Man in vegetative state regains some consciousness through nerve stimulator therapy

Health & Social Care
A man in a vegetative state in France has regained a degree of consciousness after experimental therapy of placing a nerve stimulator on his...

New mental health figures show a rise in depression among teenage girls

Health & Social Care
New mental health figures revealed by a study show that a quarter of teenage girls and 1 in 10 teenage boys have suffered from depression

NHS approves new ‘life extending’ lung cancer drug

Health & Social Care
After extended campaigns from charities and prominent figures, a lung cancer drug said to extend the life of sufferers has been made available on...

The impact of clinical research in rare diseases

Health & Social Care
Kit C.B. Roes from the University Medical Centre, Utrecht outlines why clinical research in rare diseases requires swift implementation of new methodology

The unrealised benefits of an ATP cleaning verification system

Health & Social Care
An ATP cleaning verification system can help ensure cleaning is thorough and effective, saving money and lives in healthcare settings The financial impact of poor...

NHS staff unions call for pay rise of 3.9% to match inflation

Health & Social Care
Unions representing NHS staff have written to the government demanding a 3.9% pay rise after figures show wages have fallen compared with inflation After the...

Map shows vast difference in liver disease diagnoses in areas of the UK

Health & Social Care
A new map shows that diagnosis of liver disease varies greatly across different areas of the country, with some places having a much higher...

How HSCN can improve the NHS digital strategy

Health & Social Care
Michael Bowyer of Innopsis highlights the need for improved connectivity to boost the government's NHS digital strategy and improve integration

New approach to preventing heart attacks and strokes announced

Health & Social Care
A new drive from the NHS and Public Health England (PHE) to help prevent heart attacks and strokes has been announced today

Suicide Prevention Week: Organisations and charities

Health & Social Care
Yesterday marked the start of National Suicide Prevention Week in the US and Worldwide Suicide Prevention Day, with charities raising awareness globally

New winter emergency care funding for hospitals in England

Health & Social Care
The government has announced extra funding to help a number of hospitals in England with emergency care over the winter months
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