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Hospitals groups become first to jointly buy ambient voice technology

By Liz Wells 06 March 2026

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) and University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Group (UHN) have become the first in the country to jointly procure AI-powered technology to capture a...

Trust chief calls for more support to boost pay for women

By Liz Wells 06 March 2026

James Blythe, interim chief executive of St George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospitals and Health Group (Gesh), is calling for more support for female consultants to apply for bonuses - such as Nation...

Greater Manchester trust introduces body-worn cameras to combat abusive behaviour

By Liz Wells 06 March 2026

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust has introduced body-worn cameras across all four of its hospitals in Bury, Oldham, Rochdale and Salford in a bid to protect and keep frontline staff safe.

Great Ormond Street Hospital selects new chief executive

By Liz Wells 06 March 2026

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH) has appointed Karl Munslow Ong as its new chief executive

Barking, Havering and Redbridge NHS strikes escalate

By Liz Wells 05 March 2026

Strikes by Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust workers have escalated.

DHSC appoints Chinchen to work on industrial relations

By Liz Wells 05 March 2026

DHSC has appointed Liz Chinchen, who has held senior roles at the British Film Institute, local government and trades unions, to work with ministers and senior officials on industrial relations.

Medical Training Prioritisation Bill gains Royal Assent

By Liz Wells 05 March 2026

The Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act, emergency legislation designed to prioritise graduates from UK medical schools for foundation and specialty training posts, has gained Royal Assent.

Stronger protections and support for school children with allergies and medical conditions

By Liz Wells 05 March 2026

Life-saving allergy pens must be stocked by schools for the first time under new government plans.

CMA launches review of private dentistry

By Liz Wells 05 March 2026

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a review of the £8bn private dentistry, looking at both essential care and cosmetic treatments, to ensure it is working well for UK consumers.

King's appoints new chief executive

By Liz Wells 05 March 2026

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Matthew Trainer as its new chief executive.