Celebrating 70 years of the NHS

22 November 2018 One in eight of five to 19 year olds had a mental disorder in 2017 major new survey finds

One in eight (12.8%) of children and young people aged between five and 19, surveyed in England in 2017, had a mental disorder1 according to a major new report which provides England’s best source of data on trends in child mental health.

15 November 2018 Information about number of breast implant surgeries revealed in new report

A registry designed to safeguard the health of patients undergoing breast implant surgery now contains details of 20,665 operations.

30 October 2018 More women attend for breast screening thanks to success of digital inclusion project

An NHS project using social media to improve health by boosting digital inclusion has led to a 13 per cent increase in first time attendances for breast screening in Stoke-on-Trent over four years.

10 October 2018 Partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital for new technology innovation centre announced

A new technology innovation centre will open later today at Great Ormond Street Hospital, with backing from us and several technology companies, to transform the use of technology including artificial intelligence in healthcare and improve patient outcomes.

27 September 2018 New care and support guide released on the NHS website

27 September 2018: A new guide to social care and support has been released on the NHS website, to provide guidance to people who may need social care, their families and carers.