The National Early Warning Score (NEWS) is, with only a couple of very small changes made by the Royal College of Physicians, based on our ongoing data science research. It has had enormous health impact:
● NEWS is estimated to save over 1,800 lives per year in England alone ● NEWS has been recommended by the World Health Organization for the clinical management of patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 ● NEWS is mandated for use by all NHS acute hospitals and ambulance services in England, Wales and Scotland for the assessment of patients; NEWS is also used widely by UK general practitioners and in many hospitals overseas