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Dame Patricia Hewitt steps down as chair of NHS Norfolk and Waveney

By Liz Wells 21 March 2025

Dame Patricia Hewitt has stepped down as chair of NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB, a role she has held since the organisation was formed in 2022.

Cumbria Health selects new chair

By Liz Wells 21 March 2025

Cumbria Health has appointed Ed Tallis as its new chair.

Health and Social Care Committee launches inquiry on First 1,000 Days of Life

By Liz Wells 21 March 2025

The Health and Social Care Committee has launched a new inquiry on the first 1,000 days of life, which shapes long-term health, well-being, and life outcomes.

NHS 'over relies' on workers from red list countries

By Liz Wells 21 March 2025

The NHS in England is increasingly relying on workers from countries with significant healthcare staffing shortages since EU recruitment became more difficult post-Brexit, new research reveals.

Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB unveils new interim medical director

By Liz Wells 21 March 2025

Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB has selected Dr Andy Knox as its new interim medical director.

AI helping NHS staff be more skilled and flexible

By Liz Wells 20 March 2025

An app using AI with behavioural science has been successfully piloted at Essex hospitals and is now set to be expanded across the NHS.

North East Ambulance Service unveils new chief executive

By Liz Wells 20 March 2025

North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS) has appointed Kevin Scollay as its new chief executive.

Scarborough Hospital introduces robot-assisted triage system

By Liz Wells 20 March 2025

Scarborough Hospital’s Emergency Department has started trialing DAISY, a robot-assisted triage system.

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BMA pay row escalates

By Liz Wells 20 March 2025

BMA staff have been protesting outside the union’s central London office, as a dispute about pay and recognition of service escalates.

Right time to scrap NHS England, says Pritchard

By Liz Wells 20 March 2025

It is the right time to scrap NHS England, Amanda Pritchard has said in her last speech as the organisation’s chief executive.