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BREAKING NEWS: Resident doctors announce further strikes in England

By Liz Wells 25 March 2026

The BMA has dismissed the latest government pay offer to resident doctors as 'insufficient', and has called for a further six days of strike action in England.

Kent trust selects interim chief people officer

By Liz Wells 25 March 2026

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has selected Ali Layne-Smith as interim chief people officer.

NHS Grampian trials ambient voice technology

By Liz Wells 25 March 2026

NHS Grampian’s Innovation Hub has launched a three-month pilot of ambient voice technology with the support of Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership.

Two-thirds of consultants want to work for NHS online hospital

By Liz Wells 25 March 2026

Almost two-thirds of NHS consultants are keen to work for the NHS’ online hospital when the service launches next year, a new poll reveals.

Extensions to soft drinks sugar levy will have 'tiny effects' on sugar intake

By Liz Wells 25 March 2026

Government plans to expand the scope of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy - extending it to soft drinks with 4.5–5 g of sugar per 100 ml and pre-packaged milk-based drinks with added sugar - will bring...

Greater Manchester trusts award Altera Digital Health EPR contracts

By Liz Wells 24 March 2026

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust have awarded Altera Digital Health 10-year contracts to implement the Altera Electronic Patient Record (...

BREAKING NEWS: NHS Employers appoints new chief executive

By Liz Wells 24 March 2026

NHS Employers has appointed Ben Morrin as its new chief executive.

Welsh Government to invest over £12m on new scanners and X-ray equipment

By Liz Wells 24 March 2026

The Welsh Government is investing more than £12m to replace ageing imaging systems at nine hospitals, helping more patients to be seen and treated more quickly.

Regional chair for NHS England North West selected

By Liz Wells 23 March 2026

Kathy Cowell has been appointed as the new regional chair for NHS England North West.

Scotland acts to improve maternity services and miscarriage care

By Liz Wells 23 March 2026

Healthcare Improvement Scotland has unveiled new maternity standards to improve consistency and quality of care.