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Prevention could deliver £11bn return on investment

By Lee Peart 07 October 2024

Investing more in prevention could deliver an extra £11bn return on investment on current spending commitments, a new report has found.

Economic case for investment in women's health presented

By Lee Peart 02 October 2024

An additional £1 invested in obstetrics and gynaecology services per woman could generate an estimated £319m return to the economy, a report has found.

PPE requirements delayed ambulance staff during Covid

By Lee Peart 02 October 2024

An ambulance crew member has told how having to don PPE requirement delayed the treatment of patients during Covid.

Community diagnostic centre sees over 72,000 patients in first year

By Lee Peart 02 October 2024

A community diagnostic centre (CDC) has seen 72,000 patients in its first year.

One in four Brits put off calling an ambulance due to long waits

By Lee Peart 02 October 2024

One in four Brits have avoided calling an ambulance because they feared it would take too long to arrive, according to new figures.

Call for increase in public health grant in Autumn Budget

By Lee Peart 01 October 2024

Councils have called on the Government to increase investment in the public health grant in the Autumn Budget.

ICB opts not to reopen Norfolk reablement centre

By Lee Peart 01 October 2024

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

Letby inquiry hears call for regulator to be able to disqualify bad managers

By Lee Peart 01 October 2024

The Thirlwall Inquiry into the murders carried out by Lucy Letby has heard that processes should be set up to disqualify bad non-clinical managers.

Treasury launches 2025/26 public sector pay award process

By Lee Peart 01 October 2024

The 2025/26 public sector pay award process has been formally launched by the Government.

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GMC report rise in whistleblowing concerns

By Lee Peart 01 October 2024

The General Medical Council (GMC) has reported a rise in the number of whistleblowing concerns in the last year.