Healthcare

Health leaders say that the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s promise to reduce the record waiting lists in England for routine hospital treatments by the next general election is at risk as the NHS is pushed towards a “tipping point” due to…

The UK government is looking to engage independent providers in order to reduce the waiting list for treatment. On Friday, the "elective Recovery Task Force" will publish its final report and announce the decision to increase the role of…

The government has allocated £600mn to hire and retain additional social care workers in England. This is part of a wider effort to strengthen public services before what will be the toughest winter ever for the NHS. The Department of…

Care home operators in the UK have warned of the "death-knell" that will be sounded by a recent rise in mortgage rates, and a delayed government reform. Carehome.co.uk - a review site for care homes - shared data that showed fewer care…

Experts in dementia have welcomed the latest milestone in treating Alzheimer's disease after Eli Lilly published trial results showing that its new drug significantly reduced memory loss and cognitive degeneration. The US Pharmaceuticals…

Fremman Capital has bought an agency that hires NHS doctors, nurses and other staff outside of their contracted hours. The firm is betting that the growing number of waiting lists will increase demand for specialized services and staff.…

A panel of US public advisors has approved the use of respiratory syncytial viruses shots from Pfizer Inc., and GSK Plc in older adults. This will allow the vaccines to be used by a vulnerable group. After consulting with their doctors,…

Isle of Man GLO is looking to sell 25% to clients and let them have a say in production. Patients in the UK can now buy up to 25% of the equity of a British medicinal cannabis company located on the Isle of Man. This gives them a…