The NHS website saw more than 18,000 hits in an hour on its spina bifida pages following Sunday night’s episode of Call the Midwife. Spina bifida is a rare condition that occurs when a baby’s spine ...

Almost 70,000 people with mental health issues were given employment support last year as part of the NHS Talking Therapies Programme – up nearly two-thirds on the year before, latest NHS figures show ...

Our focus is to improve quality, improve health outcomes, and address unwarranted variations in health and care services for our population. Our remit covers nine specific disease and condition areas ...

Norovirus levels in hospitals in England are 80% higher than the same period last year, new figures show today as pressure on NHS services remains high.  New data published today shows that 784 ...

In today’s digital age, managing your health online should be easier than ever – yet for many, it’s still a challenge.

NHS England is responsible for commissioning health services for people who are detained in immigration removal centres. This includes primary care, dental, mental health and substance misuse services ...

NHS England is responsible for commissioning health services for people who are detained in short- term holding facilities. This service specification outlines what should be included and offered to ...

Professor Bola Owolabi (MRCGP, MFPH Hon, FRSPH) is Director of the National Healthcare Inequalities Improvement Programme at NHS England. She works as a General Practitioner in the Midlands. Bola has ...

Service specifications are important in clearly defining the standards of care expected from organisations funded by NHS England to provide specialised care. The specifications have been developed by ...