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Government seeks views on 10-Year Workforce Plan

By Liz Wells 29 September 2025

The UK Government is seeking evidence and views on its 10-Year Workforce Plan, which sets out the delivery of a new workforce model for NHS staff.

Kent and Medway ICB names new chief executive

By Liz Wells 29 September 2025

Adam Doyle has been appointed as chief executive of NHS Kent and Medway.

Chief executive selected for South West ICB cluster

By Liz Wells 29 September 2025

Shane Devlin has been appointed as chief executive of the NHS Gloucestershire ICB and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB cluster.

Chief executive for West Midlands ICB cluster confirmed

By Liz Wells 29 September 2025

Simon Whitehouse has been confirmed as the chief executive of the ICB cluster for NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent and NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.

Norfolk and Suffolk ICB selects chief executive designate

By Liz Wells 29 September 2025

Ed Garratt has been named chief executive designate of the new NHS Norfolk and Suffolk ICB.

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GPs in England give Streeting 48 hours to avoid dispute over 'unsafe' online access plans

By Liz Wells 29 September 2025

The BMA’s GP committee in England (GPC England) has given health and social care secretary Wes Streeting 48 hours to avoid entering into dispute with general practice.

NHS revamps approach to buying technology

By Liz Wells 29 September 2025

The government has unveiled plans to revamp the way that the NHS buys medical technology.

Smart textile band monitors muscle health to boost healthy ageing

By Liz Wells 26 September 2025

Scientists are developing a smart textile band that aims to objectively detect and monitor sarcopenia, an age-related condition defined as loss of muscle mass, function and power.

Government to limit NHS outsourcing

By Liz Wells 26 September 2025

The government has written to NHS bosses telling them that it will change the national guidance regarding the use of outsourcing companies.

Scotland's new health and social care app to be rolled out from April

By Liz Wells 26 September 2025

Scotland’s new health and social care online app will be made available across the country from April 2026, following an initial launch in Lanarkshire in December.