New approaches to NHS reform could save £21bn a year, says IPPR

By Lee Peart 17 April 2025

New approaches to NHS reform that decentralise resources and decisions could save £21bn a year, according to a new report.

Call for taskforce to protect NHS from Trump tariffs

By Lee Peart 17 April 2025

Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has been urged to set up task force to protect NHS funding and avoid drug shortages in the event of US tariffs on pharmaceuticals.

Lib Dems calls for end to 'dental deserts'

By Lee Peart 14 April 2025

The Liberal Democrats have called for urgent reforms to end a ‘national scandal’ of ‘dental deserts’.

Government unveils technology and career path plan to transform social care

By Liz Wells 09 April 2025

Care leaders will be trained to use technology to improve patient care and help people live independently in their own homes for longer.

BREAKING NEWS: Streeting defends record on mental health spending

By Lee Peart 08 April 2025

Secretary of state for health and social care Wes Streeting has defended the Government’s record on mental health spending.

BREAKING NEWS: Streeting spells outs reasons for NHSE abolition

By Lee Peart 08 April 2025

Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has laid out his reasons for abolishing NHS England under questioning by MPs.

Patients dying in ambulances due to long ambulance waits, says Unison

By Lee Peart 07 April 2025

Ambulance crews are being forced to watch patients deteriorate and in some cases die due to long A&E waits, according to Unison research.

Government makes progress towards cancer diagnosis target

By Lee Peart 07 April 2025

The Government has made progress towards its target of 80% of patients receiving a diagnosis or all-clear within 28 days by March 2026.

CQC

CQC welcomes new chair

By Liz Wells 03 April 2025

The Health and Social Care Select Committee has approved the appointment of Professor Sir Mike Richards as chair of the CQC.

Hospital beds lost to seasonal viruses greater than population of Malta

By Lee Peart 03 April 2025

The amount of hospital beds taken up by seasonal viruses this winter numbered more than the population of Malta, according to NHS data.

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