Today we pause to reflect on the courage and ultimate sacrifice made by members of our Armed Forces.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
The NHS Excellence Awards are back.
These awards celebrate and recognise the great work in health and care, that makes a real difference to patients.
Entries are open now to all NHS organisations and their partners.
Learn more ➡️ england.nhs.uk/nhsawards
We are at the start of revolution in cancer diagnosis, and this trial will help us to find out whether blood tests can help GPs get the right patients to the right tests sooner, supporting earlier diagnosis when treatment is most likely to be successful.
A new early warning system is being rolled out in emergency departments across England to help NHS staff spot and treat deteriorating children faster.
The rollout starts this winter and builds on the system already used in children’s inpatient wards.
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NHS England retweeted
Hospitals are bracing for an increase in patients with firework-related burns and injuries next week, after admissions jumped 42% last November, with some children suffering life-changing injuries.
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Hospitals are bracing for an increase in patients with firework-related burns and injuries next week, after admissions jumped 42% last November, with some children suffering life-changing injuries.
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NHS England retweeted
New data shows the medical prioritisation act is working.
This year a record number of UK medical graduates and other prioritised applicants have entered specialty training, including a record number of GP trainees.
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New data shows the medical prioritisation act is working.
This year a record number of UK medical graduates and other prioritised applicants have entered specialty training, including a record number of GP trainees.
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The NHS has published single-sex guidance for staff and patients.
Read the guidance on NHS staff facilities here ➡️ england.nhs.uk/publication/g…
Read the guidance on hospital accommodation for patients here ➡️ england.nhs.uk/publication/p…
Today is Allied Health Professions Day!
There are 15 AHP roles across a range of sectors from emergency response and diagnosis to rehabilitation.
Thank you to all our AHPs for the crucial role you play in improving the lives of patients 💙
The NHS is rolling out alerts on smartwatches and mobiles to let people know their prescription is ready.
NHS App users can now get instant alerts from more than 2,500 chemists across England.
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A record 4.7 million planned treatments, procedures and appointments occurred in June, July and August – more than in any previous summer.
Although despite this progress across the NHS, winter pressure is already building.
Find out more ➡️ england.nhs.uk/2026/10/omino…
NHS England retweeted
We've joined forces with @BreastCancerNow to help women spot the symptoms of breast cancer earlier and make sure they get better support.
Baroness Merron visited the Breast Care Unit @ULHT_News to launch the partnership, as part of our Renewed Women's Health Strategy.
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A new campaign from the NHS has seen waiting times cut for serving soldiers, sailors and air crew by more than four weeks.
The Further Faster Armed Forces (FF-AF) initiative means military personnel across 20 trusts are ready for action again quicker.
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People experiencing homelessness can now get free flu and pneumococcal vaccinations as part of a new NHS programme.
Vaccines will be offered through outreach teams, hostels, pop-up clinics and mobile vans.
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NHS England retweeted
Pharmacists are an essential part of the NHS team, helping people across the country to live longer and healthier lives.
This World Pharmacists Day, thank you to all pharmacists for their hard work, expertise and knowledge! 💙
Anyone who thinks they can satisfy their curiosity by unlawfully looking at a patients’ record should know this: they will be found out, they may lose their career, and they could end up with a criminal record.
Read our full guidance for staff here ➡️ digital.nhs.uk/data-and-info…

ALT NHS graphic over a close-up photo of a healthcare worker in blue scrubs. Text reads: “Patient records contain some of the most private information people will ever share. We have seen too many cases of people abusing that trust, and enough is enough.”

ALT NHS graphic over a close-up photo of a healthcare worker using a computer. Text reads: “If someone is suspected of snooping, we cannot leave them in post with access to patients’ records while an investigation takes days or weeks. From now on, we will expect them to be suspended and have their access to NHS systems cut off immediately, while facts are established.”
NHS staff suspected of improperly and unlawfully accessing patients’ medical records will face immediate suspension and have their access to NHS computer systems cut off, under a zero-tolerance crackdown on “snooping staff”.
Learn more ➡️ england.nhs.uk/2026/09/nhs-s…
In a world-first NHS pilot, thousands of patients could get a definitive brain tumour diagnosis in days rather than weeks.
The cutting-edge technology will quickly analyse a small tumour sample, meaning patients can start treatment sooner.
Learn more ➡️ england.nhs.uk/2026/09/nhs-p…





















