Barts Health chief medical officer to step down

By Liz Wells 23 August 2024

Barts Health NHS Trust group chief medical officer Professor Alistair Chesser is to step down after nine years.

NHS Scotland laboratory specimens delivered by drone

By Liz Wells 22 August 2024

A drone has been used to transport laboratory specimens between NHS Borders and NHS Lothian for the first time.

AI can cut surgical waiting lists

By Liz Wells 22 August 2024

Artificial intelligence designed to identify patients suitable for joint replacement surgery has the potential to significantly cut waiting times and improve surgical efficiency, new research from ...

App helps Manchester care homes reduce ambulance call outs

By Liz Wells 22 August 2024

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust rolls out children's observation system

By Liz Wells 22 August 2024

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has replaced the traditional paper charts on the paediatric unit at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and in the emergency department...

Welsh NHS Confederation urges First Minister to prioritise improving future health

By Liz Wells 21 August 2024

The Welsh NHS Confederation is calling for First Minister Eluned Morgan's ‘listening exercise' with the public to include a conversation on the future of the population's health.

Healthcare costs increase with BMI

By Liz Wells 21 August 2024

Healthcare costs for people living with obesity increased by approximately 35% from 2015 to 2019, a new study suggests.

RCN Scotland members consider pay offer

By Liz Wells 21 August 2024

Nurses and healthcare staff across Scotland have been offered a pay increase of 5.5% backdated to 1 April 2024.

Ombudsman warns of surge in maternity investigations

By Liz Wells 20 August 2024

England's Health Ombudsman has warned that women and babies are being put at risk after a ‘worrying' rise in the number of investigations about maternity care.

Royal College of Physicians publishes guidance on supporting locally employed doctors

By Liz Wells 09 August 2024

The Royal College of Physicians has published new guidance on educational and career support for locally employed doctors (LEDs).