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POLICE INVESTIGATION

Investigation into allegations of medical negligence 'active and ongoing'

By Lee Peart 07 January 2025

An investigation by Sussex Police into allegations of medical negligence at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust remains ‘active and ongoing’.

CRITICAL INCIDENT

Trust stands down critical incident following 'unprecedent demand'

By Lee Peart 07 January 2025

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has stood down a critical incident following ‘unprecedented demand’.

CANCER

Self-refer service halves cancer diagnosis wait times

By Lee Peart 06 January 2025

A self-refer test service has more than halved cancer diagnosis waiting times for patients.

CRITICAL INCIDENT

Critical incidents declared as hospital flu cases quadruple

By Lee Peart 06 January 2025

Critical incidents have been declared and relatives urged to stay away from hospital if unwell as NHS trusts struggle to cope with winter pressures.

STARMER

Starmer sets out plan to cut NHS waiting lists

By Lee Peart 06 January 2025

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has laid out plans to meet the Government’s target of 92% of NHS patients being seen within 18 weeks by the end of this Parliament.

DHSC

NHS partnership with independent sector key to cutting waiting lists

By Lee Peart 06 January 2025

An agreement between the NHS and independent sector has been struck to help tackle waiting lists and give patients greater choice.

WORKFORCE

NHS chief hails staff innovation and commitment in Christmas message

By Lee Peart 23 December 2024

NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard has hailed staff for ‘working tirelessly’ and ‘constantly innovating’ to modernise care for patients in her Christmas message to health workers

ABUSE

NHS staff facing rising tide of patient abuse

By Lee Peart 23 December 2024

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) Trust has revealed a steep rise in staff abuse over the last three-and-a-half years.

TECHNOLOGY

Trust launches health visiting app to support parents

By Lee Peart 23 December 2024

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGCC) has launched a new app for parents of young children.

TECHNOLOGY

Robot technology delivers record number of operations

By Lee Peart 23 December 2024

Robot technology has helped deliver a record number of operations at a gynaecology surgery unit.

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