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GP practices across England can now access the first new core IT system in 25 years. As part of NHS England’s push to boost competition and innovation, the first in a new wave of electronic patient record systems has been approved, with more suppliers expected later this year.
GPs will check patient records to find people over 60 who may be at risk of pancreatic cancer—especially those who’ve recently lost weight or been diagnosed with diabetes.
Robotic surgery on the NHS is set to grow from 70,000 to 500,000 operations a year by 2035. In the next decade, 90% of keyhole surgeries—including those for cancer—will be done with robotic help, becoming the new normal for many procedures.
The NHS has recorded its lowest waiting list figures in two years, with April showing the first decline since 2008, as healthcare leaders attribute the progress to the dedication of frontline staff.
Tens of thousands with lung and breast cancer will benefit from a new NHS blood test in England, speeding up access to targeted treatment. The ‘liquid biopsy’ can fast-track lung cancer patients by up to two weeks and reduce the need for further tests or chemotherapy.
Over 5 million patients have received care for minor illnesses at high street pharmacies, bringing NHS support closer to home. Around 2.4 million were treated without appointments for conditions like sore throats, earaches, and shingles. The most common consultations were for sore throats and UTIs.
Millions of patients can now track their prescriptions thanks to the rollout of a new feature in the NHS App helping to reduce unnecessary calls and visits to pharmacies. NHS England today announced that nearly 1,500 high street chemists are now offering the service, which enables patients to check on their prescriptions through real-time “Amazon-style” updates.
