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NHS South Yorkshire chief to step down

By Liz Wells 08 September 2025

NHS South Yorkshire’s chief executive, Gavin Boyle, is to retire and will step down from his role at the ICB in mid-October.

High Court dismisses judicial review over regulation of PAs

By Liz Wells 08 September 2025

The High Court has dismissed the judicial review claim brought over the GMC’s regulation of physician assistants.

Government must 'keep promise' on NHS outsourcing staff to avoid strikes

By Liz Wells 08 September 2025

The government must put a stop to plans that could see thousands of workers transferred out of the NHS and their pay and conditions worsened if it wants to avoid strikes, Unison has told the Trades...

Virtual patient enhances healthcare students' communication skills

By Liz Wells 03 September 2025

A virtual patient developed at Coventry University in collaboration with students, academics, clinicians and AI firm PCS to enhance healthcare students’ communication skills has taken huge strides ...

Bristol trust appoints new chief people and culture officer

By Liz Wells 03 September 2025

North Bristol NHS Trust has selected Jenny Lewis as its new group chief people & culture officer.

NHS England sets out immediate actions to improve resident doctors' working conditions

By Liz Wells 03 September 2025

NHS England has set out 10 ways to improve resident doctors working conditions over the next 12 weeks.

Members reappointed to the NHS 24 board

By Liz Wells 03 September 2025

David Howe and Carol Gillie have been reappointed to the NHS 24 board.

Government set to ban sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to boost childrens' health

By Liz Wells 03 September 2025

The government will consult on banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under 16s due to negative impacts on children's physical and mental health.

Sepsis tool leads to reduced mortality

By Liz Wells 02 September 2025

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT) has made significant improvements in patient safety and outcomes since introducing its sepsis dashboard.

King's launches campaign to tackle aggression

By Liz Wells 02 September 2025

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has launched a new campaignto help tackle violence, abuse, and aggression in its hospitals.