Virtual ward study finds no impact on hospital admissions

Virtual ward study finds no impact on hospital admissions

By Lee Peart 27 August 2026

A University of Sheffield study has found virtual wards had no impact on hospital admissions, in-patient stays or readmissions.

WorkWell pilot helps thousands stay in work

By Lee Peart 26 August 2026

Over 3,000 people in Lancashire and South Cumbria have been supported to stay in work through the WorkWell programme.

Dentistry becoming 'two-tier service', Nuffield Trust finds

By Lee Peart 24 August 2026

Dentistry is ‘quietly being transformed into a two-tier service’, according to Nuffield Trust analysis.

Jonathan Webb appointed NHS West Yorkshire ICB chief executive

By Lee Peart 17 August 2026

Jonathan Webb has been appointed chief executive of NHS West Yorkshire ICB.

ICB scraps plan to change walk-in centre provider

By Lee Peart 13 August 2026

NHS Norfolk and Suffolk ICB has scrapped plans to transfer a contract for a walk-in centre and neighbouring GP practice in Norwich.

Councils call for greater powers to boost vaccination rates

By Lee Peart 27 July 2026

Councils have called for greater powers to boost vaccination rates and tackle rising measles cases.

Katie Fisher appointed NHS West and North London ICB chief executive

By Lee Peart 22 July 2026

Interim chief executive of NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board (WNL) Katie Fisher has been appointed on a permanent basis.

Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB welcomes new board members

By Lee Peart 22 July 2026

Evelyn Asante-Mensah and Tracey Bleakley have been appointed deputy chair and non-executive member by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB.

Digital care plan for NHS patients reaches London milestone

By Lee Peart 22 July 2026

All patients registered with a London GP can now create their own Universal Care Plan (UCP) through the NHS App.

Two trusts designated as IHOs

By Lee Peart 21 July 2026

Northumbria Healthcare and Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) have been designated as Integrated Health Organisations (IHOs).

How can we make neighbourhood health work?

By Lee Peart 09 July 2026

Healthcare leaders discussed local and national levers needed to scale and sustain healthy neighbourhoods at this year’s LGA Conference and Exhibition in Bournemouth last week. HM was there to find...