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Greater Manchester announces weight loss medication study

By Lee Peart 15 October 2024

A partnership to better understand weight loss medication has been announced at the Government’s International Investment Summit.

Review finds 'significant internal failings' at CQC

By Lee Peart 15 October 2024

A Government commissioned review has found ‘significant internal failings’ at the CQC.

ICB

ICB scraps plans for new health hub in Berkshire

By Lee Peart 14 October 2024

An ICB has scrapped plans for the development of a new health hub in East Berkshire.

NHS

Doctors concerned over overseas patient tagging proposals

By Lee Peart 14 October 2024

Doctors have voiced their concerns over proposals to tag overseas patients using NHS services.

Hope in the dark

By Lee Peart 14 October 2024

Offering hope in challenging times was the theme of the HPMA Conference & Awards at the Europa Hotel in Belfast this month, where HPMA celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Prostate cancer home testing kit could save NHS £500m a year

By Lee Peart 14 October 2024

A new spit test for prostate cancer could save the NHS £500m a year.

Stronger together

By Lee Peart 14 October 2024

Recently appointed joint chief executive Maria Kane shares her mission of forming a hospital group between North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.

Trust adopted blanket do-not-resuscitate policy during Covid

By Lee Peart 11 October 2024

A blanket do-not-resuscitate policy (DNACPR) was adopted by at least one NHS trust during the pandemic, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has heard.

A&E

Trust stands down critical incident after 'significant pressures'

By Lee Peart 11 October 2024

A critical incident has been stood down by University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust after it reported ‘significant pressures’ at its emergency and clinical decisions units.

NHS waiting lists rise again amidst record demand in August

By Lee Peart 10 October 2024

NHS waiting lists rose again to 7.64m in August up by 18,614, the latest data has revealed.