Global health news round-up: Australia to invest billions in mental health, MIT anaesthesia discovery

Find out what’s going on in the world of health through our global news-round, which this week stretches from the US to the UAE and Australia.

New interim Deputy Chief Medical Officer appointed to DHSC

The Department of Health and Social Care has announced that Dr Thomas Waite will take up the role of interim Deputy Chief Medical Officer.

COVID-19 blood vessel study receives £133k investment

A new research study to be conducted by the University of Dundee to investigate the link between COVID-19 and potential blood vessel damage has been given £133,000 in funding.   The funding has been provided by Heart Research UK to explore how COVID-19 symptoms can cause serious harm to those suffering with pre-existing heart and blood vessel damage. The research will take place for 12 months and […]

NHS Trust charity partners with National Portrait Gallery to provide creative workshops for patients

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust’s official charity is working with the National Portrait Gallery to provide virtual art workshops for young people.

CNTW NHS Trust highlights role of nature in treatment during Mental Health Awareness Week

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is highlighting the importance of nature in mental health care and treatment, during Mental Health Awareness Week.

Global health news round-up: new brain imaging technique in NZ, WHO ‘pandemic intelligence hub’ announced in Germany

Catch up on the latest global health news – including a new brain imaging technique from New Zealand, a global pandemic hub in Germany, and a new data science academy in Denmark.