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Isle of Wight NHS Trust launches digital project to improve pressure injury care

By Liz Wells 26 January 2026

Isle of Wight NHS Trust is transforming how pressure injuries are recorded, reviewed and treated across hospital wards, improving patient safety while saving valuable clinical time.

NHS launches world-first genetic register

By Liz Wells 26 January 2026

Thousands of people at higher risk of developing cancer due to inherited faulty genes will be regularly checked and tracked by the NHS thanks to a first-of-its-kind national genetics programme.

Double vision

By Liz Wells 26 January 2026

NHS staff in Manchester are reaping the benefits of a digital twin of six hospitals, which is being used to better manage the estates

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Viva Las Vegas!

By Liz Wells 26 January 2026

MedTech companies from across the globe unveiled new technologies earlier this month that could help achieve the Government’s 10-Year Health Plan

Wood-burning stoves could carry health warnings under Government plans

By Liz Wells 23 January 2026

New wood-burning stoves will have stricter limits on smoke emissions and would have to be sold with health warnings under proposed government rules.

GOSH cleaners win tribunal appeal

By Liz Wells 23 January 2026

Hospital cleaners have won an Employment Appeal Tribunal victory against Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).

Scotland's new suicide prevention action plan published

By Liz Wells 23 January 2026

A new national action plan setting out Scotland’s priorities for suicide prevention over the next three years has been backed by an increased budget of at least £3m in 2026-27.

Disability Advisory Panel launches to help shape health and disability policy

By Liz Wells 23 January 2026

Ten experts with lived experience of disability and long-term health conditions have been appointed to help shape Government health and disability policy.

London trust appoints chief medical officer

By Liz Wells 22 January 2026

North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) has selected Dr Hélène Brown as its new chief medical officer.

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals selects new non-executive director

By Liz Wells 22 January 2026

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals has appointed Helen Best as a non-executive director.