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Wales' chief medical officer steps down

By Liz Wells 13 January 2025

Sir Dr Frank Atherton is to stand down after eight-and-a-half years as the Welsh Government’s chief medical officer.

Herefordshire and Worcestershire trust tackles anxiety in young people

By Liz Wells 13 January 2025

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust is giving all children aged 7-12 and their families on-demand access to a therapeutic mobile game, which can ease childhood anxiety.

Herefordshire and Worcestershire trust selects new chief

By Liz Wells 13 January 2025

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust has appointed Ellen Rule as its new chief executive.

Starmer sets out blueprint to turbocharge AI

By Liz Wells 13 January 2025

Prime Minister Keit Starmer is throwing the full weight of Whitehall behind the AI industry by agreeing to take forward all 50 recommendations set out by Matt Clifford in his AI Opportunities Actio...

Lung cancer biomarker testing trial sees drop in deaths

By Liz Wells 10 January 2025

Biomarker testing in individuals at risk of lung cancer led to a major reduction in deaths, new research reveals.

NHS England data reveals patients satisfaction levels

By Liz Wells 10 January 2025

More than 95% of adults that attempted to contact their GP practice in the past 28 days were successful, with 77.8% making contact the same day, new date reveals.

Government responds to pharmacy report

By Liz Wells 10 January 2025

The Government has responded to the Health and Social Care Committee's report on pharmacy.

West Yorkshire ICB wins approval for health and social care data model

By Liz Wells 09 January 2025

Wakefield has received national approval to roll-out a data model to help plan and deliver health and social care services.

NHS South West London welcomes new non-executive members

By Liz Wells 09 January 2025

The South West London ICB has appointed three new non-executive members and two associate non-executive members, bringing a wealth of expertise to the board’s work.

Consumer healthcare association names new president

By Liz Wells 09 January 2025

PAGB, the consumer healthcare association, has appointed Mike Knowland as its new president.