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East Cheshire NHS Trust chief executive to retire

By Liz Wells 04 February 2026

East Cheshire NHS Trust has announced that chief executive Ged Murphy will retire in July after five years of service.

Group will oversee safety work at Glasgow hospitals

By Liz Wells 04 February 2026

Work on safety measures at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) and the Royal Hospital for Children (RHC) will be monitored by a new group made up of key infection control experts, whistl...

Surrey trusts select group chair

By Liz Wells 04 February 2026

Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals and Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trusts have appointed Joss Bigmore as group chair.

Long waits continue to fall in Scotland

By Liz Wells 04 February 2026

Waiting lists in Scotland have continued to fall, with waits of more than 52 weeks down seven months in a row.

Regulations to tackle alcohol misuse in Wales passed

By Liz Wells 04 February 2026

A landmark policy to help reduce deaths and harm from excess alcohol use is to be extended in Wales.

GP surgery reprimanded after excessive medical history of terminally ill patient sent to insurer

By Liz Wells 04 February 2026

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has reprimanded Staines Health Group for sending excessive medical details about a terminally ill patient to their insurance company.

NHS services in Barnsley set to receive AI boost

By Liz Wells 03 February 2026

NHS services in Barnsley are set to receive bespoke government support to unleash opportunities of AI, after the town was named the UK’s first Tech Town.

Kent and Medway ICB appoints chief finance officer

By Liz Wells 03 February 2026

Kent and Medway ICB has selected Jonathan Wilson as its chief finance officer.

BREAKING NEWS: Resident doctors leader 'optimistic' new mandate for strike action won't be used

By Liz Wells 03 February 2026

A BMA resident doctors' leader says he is ‘optimistic’ that the new mandate for strike action over pay and jobs will not be used following ‘constructive’ talks.

NHS offering support staff more career opportunities

By Liz Wells 03 February 2026

The NHS has expanded the routes available for its clinical support staff to train for and progress into registered roles over the past decade, new research reveals.