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Latest press releases
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Wed26Sep2018
Number of children aged 5 to 9 admitted to hospital due to tooth decay rises again
The number of hospital admissions for tooth decay for children aged 5-9 has increased for the second consecutive year from 25,923 in 2016-2017 to 26,111 in 2017-2018, according to data published by NHS Digital last week. The figure was 26,708 in 2014-2015, dropping to 25,875 in 2015-2016. Tooth decay remains the number one reason that children aged 5-9 are admitted to hospital. -
Sat22Sep2018
Nearly three in ten NHS-funded knee replacements were undertaken in the independent sector last year
Almost one in three (29.4%) NHS-funded knee replacements were carried out by the independent sector in 2016-2017, according to NHS Digital data published in response to a parliamentary health question on Thursday. Almost one in five (19.7%) NHS-funded hip replacements were also carried out in the independent sector last year. -
Fri21Sep2018
RCS position on performance standards for access to planned treatment, A&E and cancer care
A number of trust chief executives have spoken out in the press today about NHS England's current review of current performance standards for access to planned treatment, A&E and cancer care. The Royal College of Surgeons has said it does not support the abolition of performance standards covering access to planned treatment, A&E, and cancer care. However, it says NHS England’s review is a good opportunity to examine existing standards and determine the right targets to ensure patients can get the care they require when it is of most benefit.