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Health Innovation Network appoints new executive chair

By Liz Wells 06 October 2025

Professor Ben Bridgewater has been appointed as the new executive chair of the Health Innovation Network, representing England’s 15 regional health innovation networks.

Streeting planning law change to stamp out NHS antisemitism

By Liz Wells 06 October 2025

Health secretary Wes Streeting is planning to change the law to make it easier for regulators to take action against antisemitism in the NHS, reports suggest.

Wider public health workforce will 'face shortages' without action

By Liz Wells 06 October 2025

The Royal Society of Public Health has revealed that professions such as pest control, food safety, and environmental health are facing recruitment and retention challenges that could 'pose signifi...

Swansea health workers want strike ballot after deal 'pulled at 11th hour'

By Liz Wells 03 October 2025

Healthcare support workers employed at Swansea Bay University Health Board want a ballot for strike action after being told a deal to 'correct years of underpayment' was pulled at the last minute.

NICE expands HealthTech evaluations

By Liz Wells 03 October 2025

NICE is to apply the same rigorous standards to evaluate medical devices, diagnostics and digital tools that it currently uses to assess new medicines.

NHS Wales moves closer to drone deliveries

By Liz Wells 03 October 2025

A drone network serving the Welsh Blood Service and Welsh Ambulance Service could soon become a reality after a new round of funding from the Department for Transport and Innovate UK.

Skin sensing technology set to transform eczema and psoriasis treatment

By Liz Wells 02 October 2025

Technology developed by Heriot-Watt University, in Edinburgh, has received more than £475,000 in funding to revolutionise how eczema is diagnosed and treated.

Interim chair appointed by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals

By Liz Wells 01 October 2025

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has chosen Mark Bailey as interim chair.

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BREAKING NEWS: GPs enter dispute with Government over online consultations

By Liz Wells 01 October 2025

The BMA has entered dispute with the Government over its requirement that doctors' surgeries keep online consultation tools running throughout the day and GPs are now working under protest.

Charity calls for mass mobilisation of volunteers to support NHS

By Liz Wells 01 October 2025

Charity Helpforce is calling for the biggest health volunteering recruitment drive since the pandemic, with a focus on mobilising young adults.