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Swansea health workers want strike ballot after deal 'pulled at 11th hour'

By Liz Wells 03 October 2025

Healthcare support workers employed at Swansea Bay University Health Board want a ballot for strike action after being told a deal to 'correct years of underpayment' was pulled at the last minute.

NICE expands HealthTech evaluations

By Liz Wells 03 October 2025

NICE is to apply the same rigorous standards to evaluate medical devices, diagnostics and digital tools that it currently uses to assess new medicines.

NHS Wales moves closer to drone deliveries

By Liz Wells 03 October 2025

A drone network serving the Welsh Blood Service and Welsh Ambulance Service could soon become a reality after a new round of funding from the Department for Transport and Innovate UK.

Skin sensing technology set to transform eczema and psoriasis treatment

By Liz Wells 02 October 2025

Technology developed by Heriot-Watt University, in Edinburgh, has received more than £475,000 in funding to revolutionise how eczema is diagnosed and treated.

Interim chair appointed by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals

By Liz Wells 01 October 2025

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has chosen Mark Bailey as interim chair.

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BREAKING NEWS: GPs enter dispute with Government over online consultations

By Liz Wells 01 October 2025

The BMA has entered dispute with the Government over its requirement that doctors' surgeries keep online consultation tools running throughout the day and GPs are now working under protest.

Charity calls for mass mobilisation of volunteers to support NHS

By Liz Wells 01 October 2025

Charity Helpforce is calling for the biggest health volunteering recruitment drive since the pandemic, with a focus on mobilising young adults.

West Midlands ICB unveils new chief executive

By Liz Wells 01 October 2025

David Melbourne has been appointed as the chief executive of the new Birmingham, Black Country and Solihull ICB cluster.

GP surgeries introduce online booking

By Liz Wells 01 October 2025

GP surgeries are required, from today (1 October), to keep their online consultation tools running throughout the day.

Facilities staff at London mental health centre escalate strike action

By Liz Wells 01 October 2025

Dozens of facilities staff at Newham Centre for Mental Health, in London, have launched further strike action over pay and conditions.