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England's leading doctors set out medical training recommendations

By Liz Wells 24 October 2025

Recommendations to improve postgraduate medical training have been set out by two of England’s leading doctors.

Deprived areas 'worst hit' by pharmacy closures

By Liz Wells 24 October 2025

Deprived council areas have been disproportionately impacted by pharmacy closures in the past three years, new research reveals.

Resident doctors announce new strike action in England

By Liz Wells 23 October 2025

Resident doctors in England have announced new strike dates for November after failing to reach an agreement with the government on jobs or pay.

Government to renew Women's Health Strategy

By Liz Wells 23 October 2025

The Women’s Health Strategy is set to be renewed to address 'longstanding barriers', the government has announced.

Welsh Ambulance Service staff to vote on strike action over pay award

By Liz Wells 23 October 2025

Welsh Ambulance Service staff are to be balloted for industrial action over their below-inflation pay award.

Thousands living with Parkinson's undiagnosed, report suggests

By Liz Wells 23 October 2025

Thousands of people in the UK are living with undiagnosed Parkinson’s, new research reveals.

Strike action averted at East of England Ambulance Service

By Liz Wells 23 October 2025

The East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) has avoided industrial action after proposed changes to working arrangements were scrapped.

Menopause to be added to routine NHS health checks

By Liz Wells 23 October 2025

Millions of women across England will benefit from the menopause being included in routine NHS health checks for the first time.

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BREAKING NEWS: CQC chief executive steps down over maternity inquiry

By Liz Wells 23 October 2025

Sir Julian Hartley is stepping down as chief executive of the CQC with immediate effect due to his links with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, which is the subject of an independent inquiry into...

NHS trusts trial digital app to help patients quit smoking

By Liz Wells 22 October 2025

Patients admitted to selected acute and mental health NHS trusts in the North East and Yorkshire are being offered access to a digital app to help them quit smoking as part of a new pilot.