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NHS unveils mass roll out of artificial pancreas

By Liz Wells 30 September 2024

The NHS is set to roll out 'artificial pancreas' technology after agreeing new deals with suppliers.

Scotland increases minimum unit price of alcohol

By Liz Wells 30 September 2024

The minimum price per unit of alcohol in Scotland is to increase by 15p to 65p from midnight today (30 September) to increase the positive effects of the policy and to take account of inflation.

Manchester mayor becomes co-chair the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership

By Liz Wells 30 September 2024

The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, takes on the role of co-chair of the board of Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership.

Shropshire trusts appoint chair-in-common

By Liz Wells 27 September 2024

Andrew Morgan has been appointed as the new chair-in-common of Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust and The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

NHS Scotland consultants offered 10.5% pay rise

By Liz Wells 26 September 2024

Consultants across Scotland have been offered a 10.5% uplift to basic pay, back dated to 1 April 2024, as well as a £5.7m investment in other contractual elements.

Scotland's Winter Preparedness Plan unveiled

By Liz Wells 26 September 2024

The Scottish Government and Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) joint Winter Preparedness Plan will see a record number of NHS 24 call handlers support the public this winter as servic...

North West London Acute Provider Collaborative appoints chief information officer

By Liz Wells 26 September 2024

Robbie Cline has been appointed into the new role of chief information officer (CIO) for the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative.

Asda partnership expands access to heart health checks

By Liz Wells 26 September 2024

Asda is to stock a new home heart test that can provide the NHS with test results for cardiovascular disease within minutes.

NHS South West London chief executive to retire

By Liz Wells 26 September 2024

Sarah Blow, chief executive at NHS South West London, is to retire at the end of March 2025.

Skin cancer pathway boosted by AI in North East Essex

By Liz Wells 25 September 2024

North East Essex-based GP Primary Choice (GPPC) is extending its trial of an AI tool that identify a range of skin different conditions.