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New report brings together data on drug misuse
28 February 2017: An annual report that brings together information from a variety of sources to give a joined-up picture of drug misuse has been published by NHS Digital1. (Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre)
Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre - February 28, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

NHS Wi-Fi launched in GP surgeries
17 February 2017: More than five million patients will be able to access free to use Wi-Fi in early adopter GP practices, enabling them to link in with local health clinics and services and paving the way for future developments in digital patient care. (Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre)
Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre - February 17, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

NHS Digital call for social workers to help shape the future of information and technology
4 November 2016: The national information and technology partner for the health and care system is seeking expert input from social care professionals as part of its drive to best support the sector. (Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre)
Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre - November 4, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

A common vocabulary to reduce GP burden and improve patient care
3 November 2016: A programme of work is underway to introduce a single vocabulary for patient records to help drive primary care efficiencies and improve patient care. (Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre)
Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre - November 3, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

National Child Measurement Programme shows increased obesity prevalence in primary schools
The prevalence of obesity has risen from 9.1 per cent in 2014-15 to 9.3 per cent in 2015-16 for children in reception (2) and from 19.1 per cent to 19.8 per cent for those in year 6. (Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre)
Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre - November 3, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Report shows prevalence of conditions across England
27 October 2016: Figures released today by NHS Digital provide information on the prevalence of 21 conditions, including heart disease, hypertension, dementia, diabetes, and depression. (Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre)
Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre - October 27, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Latest figures released on local councils' adult social care spending
26 October 2016: New official figures have been published today which outline the total money spent by local authorities on adult social care. (Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre)
Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre - October 26, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Three hospital trust indicators published to aid research into seven-day NHS provision
26 October 2016: The experimental statistics presented in Seven-day Services, England, April 2015 - March 2016 provide a starting point for discussions on how to effectively measure improvement and variation in care provision across the week. (Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre)
Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre - October 26, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Report highlights increased risk of pregnancy complications for women with diabetes
21 October 2016: Many women with diabetes who become pregnant are at increased risk of complications because of a lack of preparation for pregnancy, according to a report published today. (Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre)
Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre - October 20, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Reproductive health statistics published
19 October 2016: National statistics on reproductive health services have been published today by NHS Digital. (Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre)
Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre - October 19, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Smoking Statistics for Stoptober
(Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre)
Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre - October 18, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Mental illness recovery linked with deprivation, report finds
18 October 2016: Official statistics published today show a strong link between deprivation and the likelihood of recovering from anxiety and depression. (Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre)
Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre - October 18, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Breast and cosmetic implant registry launched
15 October 2016: New registry will improve safety if implants fail (Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre)
Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre - October 14, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

NHS Digital named as top digital employer in Leeds
14 October 2016: NHS Digital has come top of a Leeds-List ranking of 'digital and tech companies we would love to work for'. (Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre)
Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre - October 14, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

New figures reveal running cost of NHS estate
11 October 2016: NHS Digital has today released figures detailing the costs of building, maintaining and servicing parts of the NHS estate - from how much is spent on feeding patients, to how many car parking spaces hospitals have. (Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre)
Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre - October 11, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news