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NHS AI trial delivers 'unprecedented' time and cost savings

By Liz Wells 21 October 2025

AI-powered administrative support could save NHS staff around 43 minutes per staff member per day or more, a groundbreaking pilot of Microsoft 365 Copilot across 90 NHS organisations reveals.

DHSC to review communication of 10-Year Health Plan

By Liz Wells 20 October 2025

Gemma Aldridge has been appointed to the Department of Health and Social Care for three months to undertake a short review of media and digital work at DHSC and NHS England.

Chair of Cumbria trust steps down because of ill health

By Liz Wells 20 October 2025

Steven Morgan has stepped down from his role as chair of North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) following a period of illness.

NHS faces 'new normal' sickness crisis

By Liz Wells 20 October 2025

NHS staff sickness has settled at a substantially higher, "new normal" baseline since the pandemic, pointing to a worsening and sustained health crisis among healthcare workers, new analysis reveals.

Scotland's drug-checking pilot moves forward

By Liz Wells 20 October 2025

The University of Dundee has agreed to host Scotland’s first national testing and research laboratory for drug-checking, boosting efforts to cut drug-related harm and save lives.

ESNEFT chief executive to retire

By Liz Wells 20 October 2025

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) chief executive Nick Hulme is to retire from the NHS, marking the end of a career spanning nearly 46 years.

Three in four doctors concerned about health impacts of climate change

By Liz Wells 17 October 2025

Three in four (75.1%) doctors are worried about the impact of climate change on the health of their patients, new data revealed.

Midlands trust uses AI to help reduce surgical waiting lists

By Liz Wells 17 October 2025

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has introduced an AI tool to reduce surgical waiting lists.

Members appointed to NHS Golden Jubilee board

By Liz Wells 17 October 2025

David McClelland and Steve Plummer have been appointed as members of the NHS Golden Jubilee board.

Scottish university launches online AI course for health and social care practitioners

By Liz Wells 17 October 2025

Glasgow Caledonian University is offering a new online module designed to help health and social care professionals understand the impact of AI on their practice.