Inefficiencies cost NHS £1bn in lost productivity, report finds

Inefficiencies cost NHS £1bn in lost productivity, report finds
By Lee Peart 28 April 2026

Routine inefficiencies cost the NHS £1bn in lost productivity and 35m staff hours each year, according to a new report.

Unlocking GDP growth through cardiovascular disease prevention

Unlocking GDP growth through cardiovascular disease prevention
By Lee Peart 27 April 2026

A Parliamentary event last week explored the potential for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention to unlock GDP growth.

Redefining value in women's health innovation

Redefining value in women's health innovation
By Lee Peart 27 April 2026

Dr MaryAnn Ferreux, chief medical officer, Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex discusses opportunities in women’s health

Union to ballot members over 'fire and rehire' move

By Lee Peart 28 April 2026

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is to ballot its Barnsley NHS Foundation Trust members over ‘fire and rehire’ concerns following changes to breaks.

Oxfordshire County Council launches 10-year learning disabilities plan

By Lee Peart 28 April 2026

A 10-year plan to support adults with learning disabilities has been launched by Oxfordshire County Council and its partners.

AI smart triage GP booking system integrated with the NHS App

By Lee Peart 28 April 2026

An AI 24/7 GP booking system offering patients instant triage has been integrated into the NHS App.

New ADASS president to set out his vision

By Lee Peart 28 April 2026

Incoming president Phil Holmes will set out his vision at the Association of Directors of Adult Social Care (ADASS) Spring Seminar today.

Trust to pioneer outpatient services' ambient voice technology

By Lee Peart 27 April 2026

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has marked a major milestone in its transformation of outpatient care delivery with an ambient voice technology deal.

'Slapdash' – BMA slams NHS on advanced practitioners

By Lee Peart 27 April 2026

The BMA has accused NHS trust of a ‘slapdash’ approach to advanced practitioners (APs) after finding almost half (48%) used them to cover doctors’ rota gaps.

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Inefficiencies cost NHS £1bn in lost productivity, report finds

'Routine inefficiencies cost the NHS £1bn in lost productivity and 35m staff hours each year, according to a new report. '

28 April 2026
THE BIG INTERVIEW: Leading the three shifts

THE BIG INTERVIEW: Leading the three shifts

'Chief executive Shane DeGaris shares how Barts is building on its history of innovation by leading the adoption of the Government’s three shifts. '

25 March 2026

Deadline set to submit neighbourhood health centre proposals

By Lee Peart 17 April 2026

NHS regions have been given to 28 May to set out their criteria for the next wave of neighbourhood health centres (NHCs).

Neighbourhood health blueprint could save NHS millions

By Lee Peart 08 April 2026

A trailblazing neighbourhood health model developed in Cornwall could save the NHS hundreds of millions of pounds a year, according to new research from healthcare volunteering charity Helpforce.

Neighbourhood health model published in Northern Ireland

By Lee Peart 02 April 2026

Health minister Mike Nesbitt has published a Neighbourhood Model of Health and Wellbeing Framework for Northern Ireland.

BREAKING NEWS: First 27 neighbourhood health centres to open by 2027

By Lee Peart 26 March 2026

The Government is investing £50m in launching the first 27 neighbourhood health centres in seven regions of higher deprivation by 2027.