Plans for a global taskforce of 10,000 medics and scientists to tackle major disease outbreaks will be presented at the G7 summit, the BBC...
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VIDEO: Hunt: ‘Agencies acted irresponsibly’
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt says agencies supplying staff to the NHS have acted "totally irresponsibly".
VIDEO: Many drivers fail roadside drug tests
Half of drivers pulled over by police in some regions are failing drugs tests, according to new figures.
NHS trusts’ deficit rises to £822m
NHS trusts in England report a total deficit of £822m for last financial year, compared with £115m the previous year
Blue light services join forces to launch the UK’s first regional Emergency First Responder scheme
A new six-month pilot scheme will see East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) and the Fire and Rescue Services based in the region work together to...
Ebola crisis prompts $100m WHO fund
The World Health Organization is to set up a $100m emergency contingency fund following the Ebola outbreak, its director-general announces.
WMAS put 500 new lifesavers in place
A project designed to save dozens of lives across the West Midlands is already showing positive progress with a near 10% increase in the...
EMAS supporting the LGBT community
East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) has launched a new lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) network to increase its focus on staff well-being. The...
Health highlights from the BBC
Nick Triggle looks back on the major health stories of the past few weeks.
NHS prosecutions ‘not appropriate’
The Crown Office turns down a request by a health and safety expert to re-open investigations into dozens of incidents at NHS Ayrshire and...
Crush syndrome: Saving life in Nepal
What medical supplies does quake-hit Nepal most need?
Chief Executive appointed at EMAS
Following applications and an interview process involving strong candidates from an international field, East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) Chairman, Pauline Tagg, has today appointed Sue...
