The NHS

Vaccine Taskforce Director General Madelaine McTernan has been appointed to spearhead a new HRT Supply Taskforce to identify ways to support the HRT supply chain and address shortages some women face on a limited number of products.

The x-ray department at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s, Launceston hospital has reopened today, 8 February 2022 following a £400,000 investment.

The Government has announced £50million of additional funding for a rapid programme to tackle some of the backlogs in dentistry caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has confirmed it will be investing over £400,000 into infrastructure and equipment at Launceston hospital.

The money will pay for a new x-ray machine and building works to enable the installation of the new machine.

New Staff

The number of nurses in the NHS in England increased by 13,840 compared with last year, and the number of doctors has risen by 9,306, figures published today up until the end of May show.

Today, the Prime Minister has announced £300 million to upgrade A&E facilities across England, ensuring they are prepared to continue delivering world-class care in the winter months ahead. 

The number of doctors working in NHS England has increased by over 6,000 over the last year, while the number of nurses has increased by over 12,000.

In the South West, the number of doctors working in the NHS has increased by 623 to 10,956 – a rise of 6%.

This month, it has been confirmed that the innovative partnership which has enabled the provision of overnight services at Stratton Hospital will remain in place until 31 March 2021 and then will be part of the annual contracting round.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust to receive fair share of £200m funding for new cancer screening machines

The new machines will improve screening and early diagnosis of cancer, and are part of the government’s commitment to ensure 55,000 more people survive cancer each year.