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BREAKING NEWS: Streeting unveils neighbourhood health 'pioneers'

By Liz Wells 09 September 2025

Millions of patients in 43 places across the country are set to benefit from improved care closer to home, as the government begins the rollout of new neighbourhood health services.

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Leagues tables mark 'new era of transparency and accountability', claims DHSC

By Lee Peart 09 September 2025

The launch of NHS league tables today marks a ‘new era of transparency and accountability,’ according to the Government.

COMMNUNITY CARE

Consultation proposes greater medicine access for eye care specialists

By Lee Peart 04 September 2025

The Government is proposing greater access to medicines for optometrists and contact lens opticians as part of its shift of care from hospital to the community.

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NHS expands Martha's Rule to all acute hospitals

By Lee Peart 04 September 2025

The major patient safety initiative, Martha’s Rule, has been expanded to all acute hospitals after an initial pilot roll-out at 143 sites.

INTEGRATED CARE

ICBs pause or postpone redundancy programmes due to lack of funding

By Lee Peart 03 September 2025

A number of ICBs have paused or postponed their redundancy programmes due to a lack of funding.

WAITING TIMES

Twenty-four hour A&E waits increase by 771% in five years, analysis

By Lee Peart 03 September 2025

Waits of 24 hours or more in A&E rose 771% between 2020 and 2024, new statistics have revealed.

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Government to combat flu outbreaks by removing red tape

By Liz Wells 01 September 2025

The government is to change prescribing regulations to ensure patients will get the flu medicines they need more quickly and at any time of the year.

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'Emergency package' call following record A&E summer

By Lee Peart 01 September 2025

The Liberal Democrats have called for an ‘emergency package’ for the NHS this winter after revealing record summer A&E demand.

VACCINATIONS

Free chickenpox vaccination offered for first time to children

By Liz Wells 29 August 2025

Thousands of children are to be protected against chickenpox for the first time in England through a new vaccination programme.

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Government puts nurses at heart of DNA testing and research

By Liz Wells 28 August 2025

Nurses across England will be trained as genomics champions in local communities to help patients get faster diagnoses and access life-saving treatment closer to home.