Outdated technology systems still ‘limiting’ UK patient care
Over a third (36%) of respondents’ staff have asked for faster digital technology systems.
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Tag: Matt Hancock
NHS to undergo ‘ambitious’ tech overhaul
In the past three months alone, the NHS has prevented more than 21 million potential cyber attacks.
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No-deal Brexit could mean temporary medicines export ban
The ABPI has warned that “there a range of things outside of our control”.
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Medical professionals urge MP Matt Hancock to give funding for prostate cancer research
A group of doctors is calling on health secretary Matt Hancock to stream some of the recently announced £75 million funding for prostate cancer into greater provision of a new method for diagnosing the condition.
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75 projects to receive £1bn in NHS services upgrade
Health and Social Care secretary Matt Hancock has announced that £1 billion of funding will go to as many as 75 projects across England to upgrade facilities and treat more patients, including mental health and new integrated care services in the community.
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Health secretary orders review of overprescribing
Health secretary Matt Hancock has ordered a review of patients who take multiple medicines, to ensure they are receiving the most appropriate treatment for their needs, and avoid needless overprescribing.
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Health secretary throws his weight behind social prescribing
Health secretary Matt Hancock has announced plans to establish a National Academy for Social Prescribing to lead the practice under a renewed drive to improve the prevention of ill health.
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Gov’t to unveil £240m extra social care funding
The government reportedly intends to stream an extra £240 million into social care services this winter to help alleviate pressures on the NHS.
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May names Hancock as new health and social care secretary
Prime Minister Theresa May has named West Suffolk MP Matt Hancock as the new secretary of state for health and social care.
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