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Guy's & St Thomas' uses AI to make efficiency gains across robotic surgery lists

By Liz Wells 08 January 2026

Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) has made efficiency gains across its robotic thoracic surgery lists by using Proximie’s Intelligence Suite.

BREAKING NEWS: Mortimer to become director general for people across DHSC and NHS England

By Liz Wells 08 January 2026

DHSC has confirmed that Danny Mortimer, chief executive of NHS Employers and deputy chief executive of the NHS Confederation, will join the DHSC executive team in February to become the permanent d...

Phlebotomists at East London trust win pay rise and backpay deal

By Liz Wells 08 January 2026

Phlebotomists working for East London's Homerton NHS Trust have been moved to a higher wage rate and given almost five years of back pay.

Patients on weight-loss injections 'regain weight faster' than other dieters

By Liz Wells 08 January 2026

Patients who come off weight-loss injections, such as Mounjaro or Wegovy, can regain their lost pounds four times faster than those who stop conventional dieting and exercising, new research reveals.

Joint chair to drive partnership and innovation across Warwickshire trusts

By Liz Wells 07 January 2026

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust (GEH) and South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) have appointed Sue Whelan as joint chair.

Trust accused of 'expensive and dangerous mistake' over ambulances without enough airbags

By Liz Wells 07 January 2026

The GMB union has criticised the East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) after 28 new ambulances were discovered not to have passenger-side airbags.

South Wales health board welcomes new independent member

By Liz Wells 07 January 2026

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has welcomed Councillor Rhys Goode as a newly appointed independent member (local authority).

South Lanarkshire health and social care partnership names head of transformation and performance

By Liz Wells 07 January 2026

South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership has appointed Claire Kavanagh as head of transformation and performance.

Resident doctors strike in Scotland to cause 'substantial disruption'

By Liz Wells 07 January 2026

Strike action by resident doctors in Scotland will cause 'substantial disruption' and could 'bring about harm' if it goes ahead next week, health secretary Neil Gray has warned.

NICE recommends digital platforms to help patients manage their asthma

By Liz Wells 07 January 2026

People with asthma could benefit from digital tools on their phones or tablets to help them better manage their condition, new draft NICE guidance states.