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NHS Scotland consultants offered 10.5% pay rise

By Liz Wells 26 September 2024

Consultants across Scotland have been offered a 10.5% uplift to basic pay, back dated to 1 April 2024, as well as a £5.7m investment in other contractual elements.

Scotland's Winter Preparedness Plan unveiled

By Liz Wells 26 September 2024

The Scottish Government and Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) joint Winter Preparedness Plan will see a record number of NHS 24 call handlers support the public this winter as servic...

North West London Acute Provider Collaborative appoints chief information officer

By Liz Wells 26 September 2024

Robbie Cline has been appointed into the new role of chief information officer (CIO) for the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative.

Asda partnership expands access to heart health checks

By Liz Wells 26 September 2024

Asda is to stock a new home heart test that can provide the NHS with test results for cardiovascular disease within minutes.

NHS South West London chief executive to retire

By Liz Wells 26 September 2024

Sarah Blow, chief executive at NHS South West London, is to retire at the end of March 2025.

Skin cancer pathway boosted by AI in North East Essex

By Liz Wells 25 September 2024

North East Essex-based GP Primary Choice (GPPC) is extending its trial of an AI tool that identify a range of skin different conditions.

One in eight toddlers and primary school aged children obese

By Liz Wells 25 September 2024

Around one in eight children aged between two and 10 in England are obese, new statistics reveal.

MHRA's AI medical device pilot opens for applicants

By Liz Wells 24 September 2024

The MHRA is calling for applications for manufacturers and developers of artificial intelligence (AI) medical devices to join the AI Airlock regulatory sandbox.

Lib Dems select spokesperson for Hospitals and Primary Care

By Liz Wells 24 September 2024

Jess Brown-Fuller, Chichester MP, has been appointed as the Liberal Democrats' spokesperson for Hospitals and Primary Care.

Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West ICB appoints new chair

By Liz Wells 24 September 2024

Dr Priya Singh has been appointed as chair of NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board (BOB ICB).