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BREAKING NEWS: NHS England calls for 'fundamental reset' of financial regime

By Lee Peart 06 March 2025

NHS England has called for a ‘fundamental reset’ of the financial regime and accountability.

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Rise in healthcare associated infections revealed

By Lee Peart 06 March 2025

An increasing rate of healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) has been found in NHS trusts and independent sector organisations.

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Over 40,000 bed days lost to norovirus in February

By Lee Peart 06 March 2025

Over 40,000 NHS hospital bed days were lost to norovirus in February, new figures reveal.

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Lib Dems call for social care NICs exemption in Spring Statement

By Lee Peart 06 March 2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been urged to exempt social care from a hike in National Insurance Contributions (NICs) in the Spring Statement.

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Missing productivity target could cost £13bn, warns think-tank

By Lee Peart 05 March 2025

Failing to meet its 2% productivity target could cost the NHS £13bn, a think-tank has warned.

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New chief executive appointed at MHRA

By Liz Wells 04 March 2025

Lawrence Tallon has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

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BREAKING NEWS: Dash confirmed as new chair of NHS England

By Liz Wells 03 March 2025

Dr Penelope Dash has been confirmed as the next chair of NHS England.

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MPs call for NHSE head with 'strong track record of delivering change'

By Lee Peart 28 February 2025

An MPs committee has said the appointment of Dr Penny Dash as chair of NHS England (NHSE) should be accompanied by a chief executive with a ‘strong track record of delivering change’.

Coroner warns of lack of public understanding of PAs following patient death

By Lee Peart 28 February 2025

A coroner has warned there is a lack of public understanding over the role of physician associates (PAs) after the death of a patient whose family believed they had been seen by a doctor.

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