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

“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

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

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

Congratulations to all of our 2024 Healthcare Science Innovation Fellows! It is so important to continue to develop innovative healthcare technologies

Starting off #HealthcareScienceWeek2024 with the NW HCS business meeting, with presentations from Professor Dame Sue Hill and Helen Liggett discussing the NHS Healthcare Science plans for 2024/25

In this blog, shared for #HealthcareScienceWeek2024 I consider how science has enabled the NHS to meet new challenges throughout #Time
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Comment below your thoughts on what is to come from our healthcare science innovators in the next 10 years👇 Academy for Healthcare Science

'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

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

This #HealthcareScienceWeek2024 I want to shout out to all those HCS working in research, developing new ideas, optimising patient care, driving forward cutting edge science for the NHS 👏

Jane Freeman Prof Cloutman-Green🕷 ([email protected]) Professor Dame Sue Hill Angela Douglas MBE Dr Vicki Chalker

Read John's and other profiles from our fantastic #HealthcareScience workforce here: future.nhs.uk/CSOVirtualHubm…

Read more about healthcare Science profiles this #HealthcareScience Week2024 👉healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/…
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Inspirational meeting with our North West leaders in Healthcare Science #HealthcareScienceStrategy #HealthcareScienceWeek2024

This timeline shows the innovation of stem cell therapy in the NHS over #Time . A stem cell or bone marrow transplant replaces damaged cells with healthy ones and can be used to treat conditions such as leukaemia and lymphoma. #HealthcareScienceWeek2024 Professor Dame Sue Hill NHS England

Happy #HealthcareScienceWeek2024 – we’ll be celebrating the diversity and skills of the healthcare science workforce which brings together over 50 scientific specialisms. The theme this year is healthcare science in #Time . Professor Dame Sue Hill

I am delighted to launch Healthcare Science Week and the theme this year which is 'Time'. Please do share, comment, and join in the conversation over the week using our hashtags #HealthcareScienceWeek2024 #Time and tagging NHS Healthcare Science

Celebrating women and their allies in Healthcare Science today with our Senior Leaders from across the NHS South East region. It was wonderful to see the commitment to high quality care, the motivation and leadership in action. Thank you for all you do. #InternationalWomensDay

Happy International Women’s Day to all women across the world and thanks to those who work in healthcare and the NHS who help us when we are ill and work to keep us well #IWD2024

I was so pleased with the first #HealthcareScienceStrategy2024 meeting which kicked off in the Midlands with a fantastic discussion on areas for collaborative focus to impact change - I’m looking forward to building on this approach to strategy development with our other regions.

For #EngineersWeek Dr Vicki Chalker visited Sussex Community NHS to meet the clinical engineers and therapists working to make bespoke products for patients to help with posture management and communication. #HealthcareScience #engineers NHS England Professor Dame Sue Hill

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! I’d like to thank the amazing women across the world for their fantastic contribution to STEM and the tremendous women in the NHS healthcare science workforce that make a difference for patients every day. #February11