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National Early Warning Score (NEWS)

NEWS is a tool developed by the Royal College of Physicians which improves the detection and response to clinical deterioration in adult patients and is a key element of patient safety and improving patient outcomes.

National Early Warning Score (NEWS)

  • A lesson for all health and care workers in measuring the temperature of a patient

    Organisation: Health Education England (HEE)
    Type: Film
    Date published: March 2020
    Description: A lesson for all health and care workers in measuring the temperature of a patient.

  • Calculating and measuring a National Early Warning Score (NEWS) score

    Organisation: Health Education England (HEE)
    Type: Film
    Date published: March 2020
    Description: A lesson for health and care workers in how to calculate and record the National Early Warning Score (NEWS) of a patient. This will help assess if a patient is deteriorating and needs help.

  • How to use a pulse oximeter at home

    Organisation: NHS
    Type: Film
    Date published: February 2021
    Description: This video explains how to use the pulse oximeter and take readings, and when to seek help.

  • Introduction to sepsis and serious illness

    Organisation: Health Education England (HEE)
    Type: Film
    Date published: March 2020
    Description: An introductory film to spot the signs of deterioration and serious illness such as sepsis in patients. It aims to support carers working in all settings to care for individuals who are at risk of deterioration. It can also be used by students and learners from any professional background to support their personal development.

  • Measuring blood pressure

    Organisation: Health Education England (HEE)
    Type: Film
    Date published: March 2020
    Description: A lesson for all health and care workers in measuring the blood pressure of a patient in relation to National Early Warning Score (NEWS).

  • Measuring oxygen saturation

    Organisation: Health Education England (HEE)
    Type: Film
    Date published: March 2020
    Description: A lesson for all health and care workers in checking the oxygen saturation of a patient.

  • Measuring the heart rate

    Organisation: Health Education England (HEE)
    Type: Film
    Date published: March 2020
    Description: A lesson for all health and care workers in measuring the heart rate of a patient.

  • Measuring the level of alertness

    Organisation: Health Education England (HEE)
    Type: Film
    Date published: March 2020
    Description: A lesson for all health and care workers in measuring the level of alertness of a patient.

  • Measuring the respiratory rate

    Organisation: Health Education England (HEE)
    Type: Film
    Date published: March 2020
    Description: A lesson for all health and care workers in checking the respiratory rate of a patient.

  • National Early Warning Score (NEWS)

    Organisation: NHS England
    Type: Website
    Date published: Accessed June 2023
    Description: Website giving details of NEWS - a tool developed by the Royal College of Physicians which improves the detection and response to clinical deterioration in adult patients and is a key element of patient safety and improving patient outcomes.

  • NEWS - what is it? (National Early Warning Score)

    Organisation: Health Education England (HEE)
    Type: Film
    Date published: March 2020
    Description: An overview of National Early Warning Score, commonly known as NEWS for all health and care workers. It explains how NEWS can be used to determine if a patient is deteriorating using a series of vital signs.

  • Preventing the spread of infection

    Organisation: Health Education England (HEE)
    Type: Film
    Date published: March 2020
    Description: Some key points for carers and health professionals to be aware of, along with activities to support them in reducing the spread of infection.

  • Recognising deterioration in people with a learning disability

    Organisation: Health Education England (HEE)
    Type: Film
    Date published: March 2020
    Description: A lesson to help health and care workers understand how they could recognise deterioration and sepsis in patients with learning disabilities.

  • Soft signs of deterioration

    Organisation: Health Education England (HEE)
    Type: Film
    Date published: March 2020
    Description: This film highlights how anyone is capable in spotting these signs early. Whilst aimed at care home workers, this resource can be utilised by all learners to support their development.

  • Structured communication and escalation

    Organisation: Health Education England (HEE)
    Type: Film
    Date published: March 2020
    Description: A lesson for health and care workers in understanding the structured communication and escalation practice used in relation to NEWS and deterioration. It explains how SBARD (Situation; Background; Assessment; Recommendation; Decision) can be used in practice.

  • Treatment escalation plans and resuscitation

    Organisation: Health Education England (HEE)
    Type: Film
    Date published: March 2020
    Description: A lesson to help health and care workers understand treatment escalation plans and resuscitation for unwell or deteriorating patients.

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