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Essex trusts award £65m contract for EPR system

By Liz Wells 16 December 2024

Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust and Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust have awarded a £65m contract to Oracle Health, a global leader in healthcare systems, for a new electronic...

Longstanding weaknesses across SEND system 'impacting' on young people's transition to adulthood

By Liz Wells 16 December 2024

Local areas are working hard to improve support for young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), but a number of systemic challenges are limiting their ability to provide...

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Lib Dems warn GPs must be exempt from Budget tax hike as millions struggle to contact their doctor

By Liz Wells 16 December 2024

More than 5 million people tried to contact their GP in the past month but failed to get through on the day they called, new research reveals.

Isle of Wight and Portsmouth trusts appoint new chair

By Liz Wells 13 December 2024

Jenni Douglas-Todd has been selected as the new chair of Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU).

Medway trust reconnects after 'suspicious' IT activity

By Liz Wells 13 December 2024

Medway Community Healthcare is ‘gradually and carefully’ reconnecting some of its priority patient systems after detected some suspicious activity earlier in December.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board unveils new executive director of public health

By Liz Wells 12 December 2024

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has selected Jane Moore as its executive director of public health.

NHS Kent and Medway selects new chief strategy officer

By Liz Wells 12 December 2024

NHS Kent and Medway has appointed Ed Waller as its new chief strategy and partnerships officer.

South Tees trust deploys decontamination robots

By Liz Wells 12 December 2024

Friarage Hospital, which is part of the South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is home to two Akara Robotics UV decontamination robots.

Swansea Bay health workers suspended strike after new pay offer

By Liz Wells 11 December 2024

A strike by hundreds of NHS staff at hospitals in Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot has been suspended after an improved pay offer from Swansea Bay University Health Board.

Hull trust names new vice-chair

By Liz Wells 09 December 2024

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) has appointed Murray Macdonald as its new vice-chair.