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London trust signs Unison's anti-racism charter

By Liz Wells 28 January 2026

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust has signed Unison's anti-racism charter, which sets out clear expectations for how racism is prevented, reported and addressed.

Chief of Manchester trust to step down

By Liz Wells 28 January 2026

Karen Howell, chief executive of Great Manchester Mental Health (GMMH), is to step down after two years to retire.

UKHSA study looks at whether sleep app data can identify respiratory disease trends

By Liz Wells 28 January 2026

The UKHSA and Sleep Cycle have launched a 12-week research study to understand if data collected through a sleep app can support traditional respiratory disease surveillance systems and early detec...

Thousands of patients in Barnet to receive care at home

By Liz Wells 28 January 2026

Thousands of patients with chronic conditions will have access to 24/7 virtual care as part of a transformative new scheme aimed at significantly reducing the number of people needing hospital care.

Barking, Havering and Redbridge NHS staff to strike

By Liz Wells 28 January 2026

Pathology and clinical engineering staff at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust are set to strike in February.

Devon ICB chief to step down

By Liz Wells 28 January 2026

Devon ICB chief executive Steve Moore is to step down from his role.

Hundreds of Barnsley Hospital workers vote on industrial action

By Liz Wells 28 January 2026

More than 600 workers at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are voting on industrial action after the trust tried to impose new contracts on staff, including nurses, technicians and clerical wo...

Royal Bolton trials AI to improve accuracy of Down's syndrome test

By Liz Wells 27 January 2026

Researchers at Royal Bolton Hospital have achieved a world first by using AI to improve the accuracy of a test that identifies if a baby has a high chance of being born with Down’s syndrome.

Mental health staff in Greater Manchester strike over pay

By Liz Wells 27 January 2026

Workers at Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust have today (28 January) begun five days of strike action in a dispute over pay.

Government excluding pharmacies from business rates support is 'an insult'

By Liz Wells 27 January 2026

The Government's decision to exclude pharmacies from business rates support is 'an insult', the National Pharmacy Association says.