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Care providers call for immediate exemption from NI hikes

By Lee Peart 28 November 2024

Care providers have called for an immediate exemption from a hike in National Insurance contributions warning the move could force the sector to collapse.

Hospital closes ward following norovirus outbreak

By Lee Peart 28 November 2024

A Nottinghamshire hospital has close one of its wards following a norovirus outbreak.

Pregnant women and new mothers receiving better mental health support, CQC finds

By Lee Peart 28 November 2024

Pregnant women and new mothers are receiving better mental health support, new CQC research has found.

NHS recovery in Scotland lagging behind England, says IFS

By Lee Peart 28 November 2024

The NHS recovery from the pandemic in Scotland has been slower than in England, according to new IFS analysis.

Leaders warn of 'curve of doom' at ICS Conference

By Lee Peart 28 November 2024

Leaders have warned the NHS faces a ‘curve of doom’ if it fails to address current patterns of rising demand.

Hospital expands neonatal care following £1.3m investment

By Lee Peart 27 November 2024

The expansion of a hospital’s neonatal unit has been completed following a £1.3m investment.

Levy to generate £100m to tackle gambling harm

By Lee Peart 27 November 2024

A mandated levy is to generate £100m for the research, prevention and treatment of gambling harms, with half of funding to directly benefit NHS-led gambling treatment systems.

Restoring NHS productivity could unlock billions, says IPPR

By Lee Peart 26 November 2024

Restoring NHS productivity to pre-pandemic levels could unlock billions of pounds in funding, the IPPR has said.

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NHS waiting lists to be tackled as part of plan to Get Britain Working

By Lee Peart 26 November 2024

Extra capacity will be deployed to reduce waiting lists in 20 NHS Trusts across England with the highest levels of economic inactivity as part of employment reforms unveiled by the Government.

BREAKING NEWS: NHS £650m off plan Public Accounts Committee hears

By Lee Peart 25 November 2024

The NHS is around £650m off plan after the first six months of the current financial year, the Public Accounts Committee was told today.