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Invest in council-run oral health programmes, says report

By Liz Wells 19 September 2024

Tighter restrictions are needed to tackle childhood tooth decay crisis, says a new report.

Unison says plans by Essex trust for mass outsourcing are 'out of order'

By Liz Wells 18 September 2024

Hundreds of striking health workers are urging the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to abandon its plans for a large-scale outsourcing of NHS services, Unison claims.

NHS Scotland pay offer accepted by Unite members

By Liz Wells 18 September 2024

Thousands of Unite members have overwhelmingly voted to accept the NHS Scotland pay offer.

Lib Dems pledge to end dental deserts

By Liz Wells 17 September 2024

The Liberal Democrats have pledged to offer more NHS dentist appointments and deliver free check-ups for children to combat the growing crisis in NHS dentistry.

Isansys Lifecare launches wireless patient monitoring technology

By Liz Wells 16 September 2024

Isansys Lifecare has launched a real-time, wireless patient monitoring platform, which enables early detection, remote monitoring, and proactive interventions.

Junior doctors accept government pay deal

By Liz Wells 16 September 2024

Two-thirds of junior doctors voted to accept the government’s pay offer that will see their pay rise by 22% on average over two years.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust pilots AI tool for prostate cancer diagnosis

By Liz Wells 16 September 2024

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) is piloting a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to improve prostate cancer diagnosis.

Lib Dems call for free school meals for all children in poverty

By Liz Wells 16 September 2024

The Liberal Democrats are calling for an expansion of free school meals to all children in poverty.

Record waits for GPs prompts Lib Dems to demand NHS funding boost in Budget

By Liz Wells 16 September 2024

The number of four-week waits for a GP appointment is on course to be reach a new record high year, data uncovered by the Liberal Democrats reveals.

NHS blood samples to be delivered by drones in London first

By Liz Wells 16 September 2024

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is to trial delivering urgent pathology items by electric drone in partnership with Apian and Wing.