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New report recommends sharing private healthcare data with NHS to boost safety for patients
Plans to create a single source of healthcare data in England to enhance patient safety have moved a step closer.
NHS Digital publishes statistics on the health and care of people with learning disabilities: statistical press release
New statistics on the health and care of people with learning disabilities have been published by NHS Digital today.
Latest statistics on congenital anomalies released today: statistical press release
Of the 589,454 births in England in 2020, 13,065 involved babies born with at least one congenital anomaly.
New figures on maternity services released today: statistical press release
NHS maternity statistics for the financial year 2021-22
Rate of mental disorders among 17 to 19 year olds increased in 2022, new report shows: statistical press release
One in four 17 to 19 year olds in England had a probable mental disorder in 2022 – an increase from one in six in 2021.
NHS Digital publishes new primary care statistics: statistical press release
Information about GP appointments at individual practice level is among new statistics being published today.
Increase in number of people in contact with NHS mental health services in England: statistical press release
The number of people in contact with NHS mental health services in England (including those referred and those seen) has increased by 16.2% in the last year.
Latest data on cervical screening shows 15.5% increase in number of people being tested in 2021-22: statistical press release
New annual figures on cervical screening show 3.50m individuals aged 25 to 64 were tested in 2021-22, up 15.5% on 2020-21.
1.2 billion visits to NHS website in last 12 months
The NHS website is the UK's biggest health website, with an average of 23 million visits each week.
Eight suppliers on Tech Innovation Framework are announced by NHS Digital
Eight suppliers have successfully bid to join a new framework designed to increase innovation and choice in the primary care IT market.