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Heidi launches hardware for audio capture in clinical settings

By Liz Wells 20 March 2026

Heidi has launched a purpose-built tool to give clinicians reliable audio capture in NHS and other care settings without relying on a phone or a laptop.

Scottish Government unveils plan to help patients with complex care needs live in communities

By Liz Wells 20 March 2026

Almost 400 people with learning disabilities and complex support needs will benefit from £20m of funding to implement the Coming Home Action Plan, which sets out measures to ensure tailored support...

Dame Gill Morgan chosen as South West regional chair

By Liz Wells 20 March 2026

Dame Gill Morgan has been appointed as NHS England South West regional chair.

West Yorkshire ICB selects new chair

By Liz Wells 20 March 2026

West Yorkshire ICB has appointed Mark Chamberlain as its new chair.

BREAKING NEWS: UK Covid-19 Inquiry report recounts 'devastating' impact on healthcare staff and patients

By Liz Wells 19 March 2026

The UK’s healthcare systems ‘came close to collapse’ during the Covid-19 pandemic, they ‘coped, but only just’, a new report reveals.

Social care body set to improve social care pay and conditions in Scotland

By Liz Wells 19 March 2026

A new voluntary social care bargaining body will be established in Scotland to help improve pay and conditions for more than 110,000 workers.

Suffolk and North East Essex ICB launches AI cancer detection pilot

By Liz Wells 19 March 2026

Suffolk and North East Essex ICB has launched a pilot using AI to help identify people at risk of upper gastrointestinal cancers in north east Essex.

Streeting warned NHS technological revolution must not come at expense of staff

By Liz Wells 18 March 2026

Health Secretary Wes Streeting needs to pursue his digital transformation strategy for the NHS with great care, says the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM).

National agency set to transform social work in Scotland

By Liz Wells 18 March 2026

Scotland's National Social Work Agency (NSWA), a dedicated body to drive improvement and support social work workforce, has launched.

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.