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Legislation to make non-surgical procedures safer passed in Scotland

By Liz Wells 18 March 2026

The Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill, which regulates higher-risk cosmetic procedures such as Botox and fillers, has been passed.

Nottinghamshire trust selects new chief executive

By Liz Wells 18 March 2026

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Mark Axcell as its new chief executive.

Women's health hubs in every part of Wales

By Liz Wells 17 March 2026

A women’s health hub is now open in every health board area in Wales, bringing menopause, contraception and menstrual health services closer to home.

West Yorkshire ICB selects interim chief executive

By Liz Wells 17 March 2026

West Yorkshire ICB has appointed Jonathan Webb as interim chief executive.

Unions call on government to improve 'inadequate' NHS pay rise

By Liz Wells 17 March 2026

The government must improve on its inadequate 3.3% pay rise for NHS staff by putting significant extra funding into long-delayed pay restructure talks or the workforce crisis will continue to grow,...

UK makes Quantum leap  to help beat disease

By Liz Wells 17 March 2026

The UK Government has unveiled a new package of measures to become the first country in the world to roll out Quantum computers at scale.

Virtual treatment research brings benefits for eating disorder patients

By Liz Wells 16 March 2026

Virtual treatment for people with severe eating disorders can prevent inpatient admissions and support recovery after hospital, new research reveals.

NHS Scotland chief executive to step down

By Liz Wells 16 March 2026

NHS Scotland chief executive Caroline Lamb is to step down after five years in the role.

Welsh pharmacies carry out record number of consultations for common health issues

By Liz Wells 16 March 2026

Pharmacies across Wales carried out more than 600,000 clinical consultations for a wide range of common health issues in the past 12 months.

NHS funding crisis forces one in six pharmacies to cut weekend opening times

By Liz Wells 13 March 2026

A crisis in NHS funding led to a cut in pharmacy weekend opening hours of more than 20 per cent since 2022, new research reveals.