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Improvements to be made to NHS Wales complaints system

By Liz Wells 15 October 2025

The NHS complaints process in Wales is to be 'significantly' strengthened after the Senedd approved new regulations.

Domestic recruitment and retention challenges persist in adult social care

By Liz Wells 14 October 2025

The adult social care sector in England continued to grow in 2024/25, but challenges in domestic recruitment and workforce sustainability remain, a new report reveals.

Picker welcomes new appointments to its board of trustees

By Liz Wells 14 October 2025

Health and social care charity Picker has made four new additions to its board of trustees.

Hundreds of newly-qualified nurses and midwives join Scottish health board

By Liz Wells 14 October 2025

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has welcomed more than 500 newly-qualified nurses and midwives in October.

Strike ballot planned for resident doctors in Scotland

By Liz Wells 14 October 2025

BMA Scotland is planning to ballot its resident doctor members on strike action after the Scottish Government ‘U-turned on a crucial commitment on pay’.

Scottish Government unveils plan to improve access to primary care

By Liz Wells 14 October 2025

The Scottish Government has unveiled plans for a network of 15 walk-in GP clinics to improve access to primary care.

BREAKING NEWS: Matthew Taylor to lead Government's new Fair Work Agency

By Liz Wells 14 October 2025

NHS Confederation chief executive Matthew Taylor has been appointed as the first Fair Work Agency chair.

Winds of change

By Liz Wells 13 October 2025

Stakeholders and policymakers came together at the start of October to discuss priorities for medicine regulation in the UK

NMC proposes changes to its structure

By Liz Wells 10 October 2025

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has launched a proposed workforce restructuring programme to ensure a sustainable financial position and focus resources on the effective delivery of core re...

Government unveils £50m boost for mental health research

By Liz Wells 10 October 2025

The government is to invest up to £50m over the next five years to develop more effective treatments for mental health conditions.