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Competitions body acts to help babies get best start

By Liz Wells 14 February 2025

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has set out proposals to deliver 'better outcomes' for parents in the infant formula market – both in terms of the choices they make and the prices they ...

Scottish government accepts recommendations for attracting and retaining nurses and midwives

By Liz Wells 14 February 2025

A taskforce has published 44 recommended actions on how to improve working conditions for Scotland's nurses and midwives.

Dash named government's preferred candidate for next chair of NHS England

By Liz Wells 14 February 2025

Penny Dash has been named as the government’s preferred candidate for the next chair of NHS England.

Finding an NHS dentist in Wales becomes easier with new digital portal

By Liz Wells 13 February 2025

A new digital service to help make it easier to find an NHS dentist is being rolled out across Wales.

Liverpool hospital names new shared chief executive

By Liz Wells 13 February 2025

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital (LHCH) has appointed James Sumner as its new shared chief executive.

Union fears 'exploitative' parking fees at South Tees NHS Foundation Trust

By Liz Wells 13 February 2025

‘Severe concerns’ among staff and unions at South Tees NHS Foundation Trust have been raised by the awarding of a new car park management contract to Parkingeye.

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Trust appoints Lowell

By Liz Wells 13 February 2025

James Lowell has joined NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight on secondment from Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, where he has been chief executive for the past year and a half.

Kent hospital installs Sunrise EPR

By Liz Wells 13 February 2025

Fordcombe Hospital, a hospital acquired by Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust from private provider Spire Healthcare, has introduced Altera Digital Health’s integrated Sunrise electronic patie...

Welsh government unveils curbs on unhealthy food promotions to tackle rising obesity levels

By Liz Wells 12 February 2025

Regulations to restrict the promotion and placement of foods high in fat, salt and sugar have been laid in the Senedd, marking a crucial step in Wales’ fight against rising obesity levels.

Barriers 'must be removed' for degree apprenticeships to meet NHS workforce targets

By Liz Wells 12 February 2025

There are several significant barriers to the expansion of degree apprenticeship routes to deliver the workforce targets as set out in the NHS Long-Term Workforce Plan, a new report reveals.