Slower recruitment and hospital activity growth help slash NHS top-up
By Lee Peart 28 August 2026
Slower recruitment and hospital activity growth contributed to a much smaller NHS budget top-up in 2025-26, the IFS has revealed.
NHS satisfaction levels improve but concerns remain
By Lee Peart 26 August 2026
NHS patient satisfaction levels improved in the past year although concerns remain in some areas, according to a CQC survey.
'Post code lottery' in continence care revealed
By Lee Peart 21 August 2026
A ‘post code lottery’ in continence care across England has been revealed by Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.
Doctors enter formal dispute over funding cuts
By Lee Peart 19 August 2026
Doctors in Cheshire and Merseyside have entered a formal dispute with the secretary of state for health and social care over money saving targets.
Scottish Government 'actively considering' corridor data collection
By Lee Peart 18 August 2026
Scottish health and social care secretary Angela Constance has said the Government is ‘actively considering’ the collecting corridor care data.
THE BIG INTERVIEW: Reasons for concern
By Lee Peart 14 August 2026
In an exclusive interview, health spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats, Helen Morgan explains her concerns about the Health Bill.
NHS waiting list falls slightly despite record demand
By Lee Peart 13 August 2026
The NHS waiting list dropped slightly in June after rising in April and May, NHSE has revealed.
Health charity calls for increase in GP share of NHS spend
By Lee Peart 12 August 2026
A call for a multi-year commitment to increase the proportion of NHS spending on GPs has been made by The Health Foundation.
Health Bill risks 'patient safety bonfire', Lib Dems claim
By Lee Peart 11 August 2026
The abolition of Healthwatch England and The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) threatens a ‘bonfire of patient safety’, according to the Liberal Democrats.
Cooper prioritises maternity services with £4.5m funding
By Lee Peart 23 July 2026
Health and social care secretary Yvette Cooper has announced £4.5m in funding to improve Berkshire maternity and neonatal services.
Continence care should be based on need not limits, says Government
By Lee Peart 22 July 2026
The principle that access to continence care products should be based on need not arbitrary limits has been reaffirmed by the Government.
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