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Medical profession 'more ableist' than wider society

By Liz Wells 01 September 2025

Ableism is greater in the medical profession than in wider society, new research reveals.

Assisted dying poses 'substantial task' for NHS

By Liz Wells 29 August 2025

The safe and effective implementation of assisted dying will require substantial planning, infrastructure and funding, new research reveals.

Lift off for Hull Royal Infirmary maintenance work

By Liz Wells 29 August 2025

Humber Health Partnership is about to embark on the latest round of hospital maintenance work at Hull Royal Infirmary.

County Durham and Darlington healthcare staff set to walk out over pay

By Liz Wells 29 August 2025

Hundreds of healthcare assistants employed by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have voted to strike over pay.

Free chickenpox vaccination offered for first time to children

By Liz Wells 29 August 2025

Thousands of children are to be protected against chickenpox for the first time in England through a new vaccination programme.

NHS 'too reliance' on independent sector for mental health care

By Liz Wells 29 August 2025

A significant proportion of routine NHS mental health care is being outsourced to private companies, charities and other independent providers, a new study finds.

East of England Ambulance Service faces strike action

By Liz Wells 28 August 2025

More than 1,000 GMB Union members working for the East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) could vote on strike action over a proposal that would change members’ working lives.

Government puts nurses at heart of DNA testing and research

By Liz Wells 28 August 2025

Nurses across England will be trained as genomics champions in local communities to help patients get faster diagnoses and access life-saving treatment closer to home.

Almost a fifth of children starting primary school have not had booster jab

By Liz Wells 28 August 2025

Almost 19% of children have not received their pre-school booster jab, new data reveals.

Mobilitas acquires NRS Healthcare's product sales division

By Liz Wells 28 August 2025

Mobilitas Group has acquired the product sales division of Nottingham Rehab Limited, trading as NRS Healthcare, which is in the process of being liquidated.