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The NHS or National Health Service is the name used for the UK’s public health service. It was established in 1948 as one of the major social reforms decided after the Second World War. it was founded upon these main principles. That the services should be comprehensive, universal and free. UK residents are not charged for the treatment they receive. Citizens within the EU containing a European Heath Card can receive emergency treatment at no cost. Along with persons from countries with which the UK has reciprocal arrangements concerning health care.

Funding

The funding of the NHS comes 98.8 percent from general taxation and National Insurance contributions along with donations. The 2008/9 budget roughly equates to a contribution of £1,980 per person in the UK. When Launched the NHS budget was around £437 million however it received more than £100 billion in 2008/2009. 60 percent of the NHS budget is used to pay staff. With a further 20 percent paying for drugs and other supplies.

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NHS England Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard resigns in shock move

Health & Social Care
Amanda Pritchard has announced her resignation as chief executive of NHS England, a development that has sent shockwaves through the health service. What does this change mean for the NHS and the future of UK healthcare policy?

NHS awarded £7.5 million to digitally schedule shifts

Health & Social Care
Government allocates £7.5 million to NHS hospitals, clinics and pharmacies across 38 trusts to implement digital shift planning.

Changing mealtimes could prevent type 2 diabetes

Diseases & Conditions
In a new study, researchers will examine if changing our mealtimes to earlier or later in the day could reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

Will COVID-19 vaccination centres be open all night?

Health & Social Care
Today (13 January) Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed that COVID-19 vaccination centres would be running 24/7 "as soon as we can".

New tool identifies COVID-19 patients risk of deterioration

Research & Innovation
A new risk-stratification tool has been developed by researchers from the UK Coronavirus Clinical Characterisation Consortium and can accurately predict the likelihood of deterioration in hospitalised COVID-19 patients.

Over 2.2 million people receive first round of the COVID-19 vaccine

Health & Social Care
In the UK, over 2.2 million people have received the first round of the COVID-19 vaccine between 8th and 10th December, according to the latest figures.

5,500 public sector organisations will gain access to local data

Government
Over 5,500 public sector organisations now have access to Ordnance Survey information, as part of the Geospatial Commission’s Public Sector Geospatial Agreement.

Government plans to vaccinate tens of millions of people by spring

Health & Social Care
The government has published its UK COVID-19 vaccines delivery plan which aims vaccinate tens of millions of people against COVID-19 by spring.

Asymptomatic testing to be rolled out across England

Health & Social Care
Asymptomatic testing will be made available to all local authorities across England this week after research revealed 1 in 3 people have coronavirus without showing symptoms.

Collaboration is key to shaping the future digital healthcare workforce

Health & Social Care
Hazel Jones, Head of Health, Made Tech, explores how collaboration can help the NHS develop its future digital workforce.

Flu vaccine sees highest uptake on record

Health & Social Care
Over 80% of those aged 65+ in England have received the flu vaccine so far this year – the highest uptake on record.

COVID positive smokers are twice as likely to be hospitalised

Health & Social Care
According to research by King's College London with 2.4 million participants, smokers with COVID-19 are twice as likely to be hospitalised.

A new era in cardiac diagnosis

Diseases & Conditions
Justin Hall, GM and VP EMEA, iRhythm Technologies, explores how modern technology is helping to diagnose Atrial Fibrillation (AF).

How data can unlock a Government-led pandemic recovery

Government
Natalie Taylor, MD Public Sector at Foundry4, explores how UK Government can use data as a tool to recover economically from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Helping NHS Trusts increase efficiency and improve patient care

Health & Social Care
Rob Hurrell, Business Development Director at Aire Logic, explores how technology supports the vision of a Paperless NHS and improves patient care.

Why COVID might actually save the NHS

Health & Social Care
The rise of the virtual ward is charted here by Max Mckiernan, L2S2’s Marketing Manager and Jane Aldridge, Co-Founder/CBDO/CFO, including analysis of why COVID may save the NHS.

Secure remote patient monitoring for improved health efficiency

Health & Social Care
Here, we discover that SymlConnect digitises the paper-processes, offering remote monitoring to improve efficiency in care monitoring and reducing the waiting list exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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