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Local health board director to retire after 42 years' service

By Liz Wells 07 November 2024

Nicky Poulain, a long-serving director at Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB, has announced her retirement.

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GP patients satisfied despite pressure on primary care, ONS reveals

By Liz Wells 07 November 2024

More than 95% of adults that attempted to contact their GP practice in the 28 days to 9 October were successful, new data reveals.

Midlands trust uses robotic procedure on gynaecology patients

By Liz Wells 07 November 2024

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) is helping patients suffering from pelvic organ prolapse with a new minimally invasive robotic procedure.

Flexible sensor set to improve compression therapy

By Liz Wells 07 November 2024

Scottish scientists have developed a low-cost, flexible device that can help prevent blood clots for patients after an operation.

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust set for £71.2m investment in digital infrastructure

By Liz Wells 07 November 2024

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has received approval on funding from NHS England that will see a £71.2m investment in infrastructure over the next 10 years.

London initiative uses AI for faster chest X-ray results

By Liz Wells 06 November 2024

North East London Cancer Alliance is leading an initiative to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into cancer diagnostic pathways.

Reablement workforce crisis revealed

By Liz Wells 06 November 2024

There is an urgent workforce crisis in UK community reablement services, with 90% of providers relying on agency staff to meet demand and 61% using them weekly, new research reveals.

NHS trusts urged to improve disciplinary processes as 'devastating' impact reported

By Liz Wells 06 November 2024

NHS Trusts across England have been urged to ensure doctors are treated fairly and compassionately during disciplinary proceedings, as a new report reveals guidelines are often not adhered to, resu...

West Yorkshire ICB brings app to 250,000 unpaid carers

By Liz Wells 06 November 2024

NHS West Yorkshire ICB has signed a deal with technology company Care Networx to bring a new app to the 250,000 unpaid carers in West Yorkshire.

NHS Scotland consultants accept pay deal

By Liz Wells 05 November 2024

Consultants across Scotland have voted to accept a £124.9m investment in their pay and reward package.

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