I’m delighted to see Department of Health and Social Care launch the five-year plan to combat AMR, setting out initiatives including investing in innovation in diagnostics and vaccines so infections can be prevented where possible and diagnosed before antibiotics are prescribed 👇NHS England

This is one of the biggest breakthroughs in treatment for sickle cell in recent decades.

This roll out is part of our wider drive to improve the quality and experience of care for sickle cell patients and tackle the stigma and challenges they have told me they face.

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IBMS #AtTheHeartOfHealthcare Academy for Healthcare Science Welsh Government Health and Social Care
Department of Health NHS England Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine
BAPO NHS Healthcare Science Professor Dame Sue Hill
Michelle Tennyson BSc MPA CF Ruth Crowder Dee Ripley

Now, the NHS offers 800,000 genomic tests a year and covers more than 3200 rare diseases and over 200 cancers. DNA technology has also revolutionised infectious disease detection and monitoring of treatment for patients with infections such as HIV.

#WorldDNADay NHS England

This #WorldLaboratoryDay I’d like to thank all healthcare scientists who work in laboratories across the world and in our NHS to diagnose and monitor diseases so patients can be optimally treated and ensure that our NHS remains at the forefront of innovation NHS England Academy for Healthcare Science

“A key part of my role is testing patient samples. Genomic tests enable a comprehensive analysis of the genetic causes associated with tumours so patients can receive precision treatments.'
Josh, a Healthcare Scientist specialising in Cancer Genomics OUH #WorldLabDay

Follow Lola, a Trainee Clinical Scientist, through a day in her life to find out how she contributes to the smooth running of the intensive care ward at Imperial NHS 💙.

There are over 350 different careers in the NHS. Find yours. healthcareers.nhs.uk

This timeline shows the innovation of rehabilitation engineering in the NHS including the development of robotics #NationalRoboticsWeek

In collaboration with National School of Healthcare Science, Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW), Academy for Healthcare Science, Devices for Dignity MIC & Healthcare Science Cymru, we are delighted to announce our Healthcare Science Innovation Fellowships 2024. The innovation projects are aimed at reducing healthcare inequality & delivering innovative healthcare technologies 👏

'Most of my role is performing diagnostic tests. I perform and technically report on electroencephalograms (EEGs), which look at brain function and evidence of seizure activity.'

Melody, Clinical Scientist in Neurophysiology at South Tees Hospitals #HealthcareScienceWeek2024

This timeline shows the innovation of rehabilitation engineering over #Time . Rehabilitation engineers today provide standard and custom-made assistive technology including postural seating, wheelchairs and electronic communication aids. #HealthcareScienceWeek2024 Dr Vicki Chalker

In this blog, shared for #HealthcareScienceWeek2024 I consider how science has enabled the NHS to meet new challenges throughout #Time
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'Ever since I joined the NHS, I've been fascinated by the investigations carried out & the principles behind the tests. With new techniques, reporting & equipment, the service is always evolving.'

Ashley, Gastrointestinal Physiologist at NHS Blackpool Teaching Hospitals 💙🌈 #HealthcareScienceWeek2024

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'I love applying the theoretical & practical physics I learned during my undergrad. I can expand on my knowledge of the dangers, effects and protective measures taken against radiation, & practise what I know in an radiotherapy setting'

- Kerstin, Assistant Physicist at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust

This timeline shows the innovation in reproductive science over the years. There are now over 70,000 fertility treatments annually in the UK. #HealthcareScienceWeek2024 #Time Jackson C K-B Association of Reproductive & Clinical Scientists NHS England

#HealthcareScience supports discovery to address our greatest health challenges and to shape innovative technological advancements #HealthcareScience Week2024 #Time

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“A typical day in my role would involve supporting ventilation clinics. I perform capillary blood samples to check patients oxygen and carbon dioxide levels and alter the pressures on the non-invasive ventilation machine.'

Sarah, Respiratory Clinical Scientist at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS FT

Back and reconvening for our Industry Engagement discussion on TPPs for #infection diagnostics chaired by Paul Fisher of British In Vitro Diagnostics Association (BIVDA)
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Healthcare science ensures that the NHS adapts to the requirements of a modern world through enabling innovation and shaping technological advances #HealthcareScienceWeek2024 #Time