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Risk of dying from cancer at lowest on record in Scotland

By Liz Wells 19 August 2025

The risk of dying from cancer for people living in Scotland is at the lowest on record, new figures reveal.

Airedale hospital workers set to strike

By Liz Wells 18 August 2025

Airedale hospital workers have voted to strike over the trust's 'two-tier workforce' structure.

Nottingham NHS staff win pay deal and backdated wages

By Liz Wells 18 August 2025

Healthcare support workers at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust have secured back pay of up to £2,500 and a permanent wage rise.

Union loses bid for temporary block on medical associate changes

By Liz Wells 18 August 2025

The legal team representing physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) failed to secure injunctive relief against the implementation of the recommendations of the Leng Review.

DHSC extends CDCs opening hours

By Liz Wells 18 August 2025

DHSC has revealed that 100 Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) in England will be opening in the evenings and on weekends to provide vital access to diagnostic tests.

AI to cut paperwork to free up doctors' time for patients

By Liz Wells 18 August 2025

Patients and frontline staff could see huge benefits from new AI helping people out of hospital quicker and slashing bureaucracy.

Humber and North Yorkshire ICB launches insights and forecasting platform

By Liz Wells 15 August 2025

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB has launched a new tool, designed to bridge the gap between population health, demand for services and the workforce needed to deliver care.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran chief executive stepping down

By Liz Wells 15 August 2025

NHS Ayrshire & Arran has confirmed that its chief executive, Claire Burden, will be stepping down from her position to take time out and pursue further academic study.

Coastal residents to benefit from additional health support

By Liz Wells 15 August 2025

Coastal towns Southend-On-Sea and Canvey Island will be joining the Coastal Navigators Network (CNN) in September.

NHS England sets out national standards to improve neurology care for adults

By Liz Wells 15 August 2025

NHS England has published a landmark “Specialised Neurology Services Service Specification” for adult care, which for the first time sets out minimum service requirements for specialised neurology ...