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ICB launches plan to transform region's health

By Lee Peart 18 October 2024

A 12-point plan to transform peoples’ health has been launched by North East and North Cumbria ICB.

Hospice celebrates second outstanding CQC rating

By Lee Peart 18 October 2024

St Margaret’s Somerset Hospice in Taunton has been rated outstanding for a second time following an inspection in July.

New £12m Elective Care Hub to reduce waiting times

By Lee Peart 18 October 2024

A new £12m unit will help reduce surgery waiting times at Wharfedale Hospital in Otley, West Yorkshire.

'A good start but we have to do more,' NHS chief says on prevention

By Lee Peart 18 October 2024

National medical director Professor Stephen Powis has said the NHS has made a ‘good start’ on prevention but ‘definitely have more to do’.

Almost one in 10 secondary school children currently vape

By Lee Peart 18 October 2024

Almost one in 10 secondary school children currently vape, according to NHS figures.

Cancer diagnoses rise by 5% to record level

By Lee Peart 18 October 2024

NHS diagnoses of cancer rose by 5% to a record level in 2022, new figures reveal.

ONS figures reveal high mortality rates in large urban areas

By Lee Peart 17 October 2024

New ONS figures have shown higher mortality in large urban areas and among the most deprived.

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ICB opts not to reopen Norfolk reablement centre

By Lee Peart 17 October 2024

An ICB has decided not to reopen a Norfolk reablement centre despite opposition from local campaigners.

Call for chancellor to invest in smokefree UK

By Lee Peart 17 October 2024

Over 200 leading health professionals have called on the chancellor to invest in creating a smokefree UK.

NHS figures reveal almost £14bn maintenance backlog

By Lee Peart 17 October 2024

New figures have revealed an almost £14bn in maintenance backlog at NHS buildings and facilities.