RECENT NEWS

Most (79%) of NHS Trusts in England are treating patients in corridors or makeshift areas in emergency departments including “fit to sit” rooms, x-ray waiting areas, and in one case a café, an investigation by The BMJ has found.

Daily scans taken during prostate cancer radiotherapy could be repurposed to guide changes to treatment, reducing the risk of side effects, a study suggests.

If gut bacteria are too similar to the protective layer of nerves, they can misdirect the immune system and cause it to attack its own nervous system. This mechanism can accelerate the progression of multiple sclerosis, as researchers at the University of Basel have shown in trials with mice.

In England, in 2022 to 2024, there continued to be sizeable regional differences in life expectancy, according the latest data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).

Increased volume of epicardial adipose tissue, detected by cardiovascular imaging, was found to be associated with greater myocardial injury after a myocardial infarction, according to a study presented at EACVI 2025.

Nearly six in ten women who experienced serious perineal tears during childbirth and brought a claim had their injuries initially misdiagnosed, a new report from NHS Resolution reveals.

New clinical study results in the NHS show that shape-sensing robotic-assisted bronchoscopy using Intuitive’s Ion endoluminal system (Ion) could help patients with suspected lung cancer to receive an early diagnosis, potentially accelerating clinical intervention, referral to treatment, and improving patient outcomes.

Mothers and babies in England will receive safer care thanks to the roll out of a first-of-its-kind safety signal system across NHS maternity services, says NHS England.

The Infection Prevention Society, Central Sterilising Club, Association for Perioperative Practice, The College of Operating Department Practitioners and Solventum will be hosting the OneTogether UK Expert Conference 2026, dedicated to reducing the risk of surgical site infections, on the 12 March 2026 at the National Conference Centre, Birmingham.

Dr. Matthew Wiles, a consultant in anaesthesia and critical care at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is to be presented with the prestigious Featherstone Professorship in recognition of his significant contribution to the field of anaesthesia.

A major new initiative to accelerate the delivery of pioneering new treatments for paralysis in the UK has been launched by the charity Spinal Research, with a £1m fundraising campaign.

A landmark UK study has revealed that acute heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is placing a significant hidden burden on the NHS, with around £13 million spent annually on hospital admissions and post-discharge care.

The Shelford Group has today launched the Shelford Surgical Training in Advanced Robotic Technology (START) programme, which aims to deliver comprehensive surgical robotics training across multiple platforms to trainees across the country for the first time, starting with the North West, North East and East of England regions.

A brand-new, state-of-the-art endoscopy unit in the heart of Swindon’s community has officially opened its doors, offering thousands of patients the opportunity to receive potentially life-saving care sooner and closer to home.

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has published an updated Green Physician Toolkit amid rising climate and health risks. The revised Green Physician Toolkit will support physicians to play their part in tackling the climate crisis with an updated range of actions to deliver more sustainable care and advice on managing climate-related health risks, such as heatwaves and air pollution.

The Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS England) has issued new guidance urging NHS Trusts to strengthen training and tighten governance for surgeons performing robotic procedures, amid growing use of the technology in operating theatres.

Valvular heart disease, identified through cardiovascular imaging, is common in cancer patients. Interventions to treat valvular heart disease significantly improved survival.

Legs Matter and the Circulation Foundation have launched a landmark report, 'Act now to save limbs and lives: The case for immediate action in Peripheral Arterial Disease', which calls for practical steps to prevent physical, psychological, and socioeconomic impact, and importantly, potentially avoidable amputations and deaths associated with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) and chronic limb‑threatening ischaemia (CLTI).

AfPP Elected Trustee and perioperative safety advocate Lisa Nealen has played a pivotal role in helping launch a major national campaign focused on protecting healthcare staff from exposure to hazardous medicinal products (HMPs).

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has identified a new recombinant mpox virus in England in an individual who had recently travelled to Asia.