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.
A new treatment option has become available for severe epilepsy: fenfluramine, which is now available on the NHS for children and adults living with Lennox–Gastaut syndrome (LGS).
As more and more trusts refresh ageing patient media systems, they are also exploring ways to inform, educate and stimulate patients. Dean Moody, healthcare services director for Airwave Healthcare, explains why.
As the UK government stares into a £22 Billion deficit black hole, and we all share the doom and gloom of potential tax rises in the autumn budget, there has at least been some positive news in the run-up to the 30th of October, and it should not be understated.
Lorna Rothery spoke to Olivia Murphy-Fawcett, Head of Sustainability and Social Impact at NHS Shared Business Services, about how the UK’s health system is working to reduce its carbon emissions and reach a net zero NHS.
The NHS is poised for a transformative shift with the launch of Change.NHS. By prioritising the needs of vulnerable individuals and leveraging existing assets, we can move towards a future where prevention is the norm, not the exception.
A second groundbreaking drug for Alzheimer's disease has been rejected for widespread use by the NHS in England; according to the drugs spending watchdog, the drug known as Donanemab does not offer sufficient value for money.
NHS Somerset has chosen IEG4 to implement a cutting-edge digital Continuing Healthcare (CHC) platform. This move aims to revolutionize the All Age Continuing Care (AACC) process and enhance service delivery across the region.
Peter Williams, CEO of SMS Tech (Smart Manufacturing Solutions Technology Ltd), argues that healthcare challenges require innovative, flexible solutions that can adapt to the dynamic demands of a modern NHS.
Dhivya Venkat, CEO & Co-Founder of Esya Inc., discusses the urgent need for integrating innovative diagnostics and therapies into the NHS in order to improve dementia care and diagnosis.
The National Pathology Imaging Co-operative (NPIC) at Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust has been awarded £5.1 million by the government to improve its data infrastructure, focusing on improving cancer and disease diagnosis.
Recently awareness surrounding head injuries and concussions has grown significantly. This has raised concerns and questions about individuals and families.
Natalie Duffield of Inhealthcare discusses the advantages of the company’s virtual wards and advanced remote monitoring technologies in enhancing patient care.
The National Health Service (NHS) is encountering significant obstacles in adopting cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) due to its outdated and inefficient IT infrastructure, according to leading experts.
