HSSIB offers online patient safety investigation learning resources
By Lee Peart 01 September 2026
Online learning resources offering practical guidance, learning and expertise for those involved in patient safety investigations have been launched by the Health Services Safety Investigations Bod...
Action taken over 'serious and sustained pressure' at Margate hospital
By Lee Peart 01 September 2026
A warning notice has been issued to Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital following a CQC inspection of its emergency department.
Urgent and emergency care upgraded to requires improvement
By Lee Peart 01 September 2026
Urgent and emergency care at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, run by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has been uprated from inadequate to requires improvement following an inspection ...
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.
'Important step forward': trust boss recognises improved CQC ratings
By Lee Peart 24 August 2026
Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Community and Hospitals NHS Group chief executive, Jo Williams, has welcomed CQC reports for medical care and urgent and emergency care services at Royal Shrewsbury H...
Waste boss who lost NHS contracts banned for asset stripping
By Lee Peart 24 August 2026
A former waste boss who transferred almost £3m to connected companies before losing 17 NHS contracts has been banned.
Device safety notice warning issued on rectal catheter use in infants
By Lee Peart 19 August 2026
A Device Safety Information (DSI) notice warning has been issued to healthcare professionals, parents and carers on the use of rectal catheters (gas and colic relievers) on babies.
MHRA clarifies licencing route for microbiome-based medicines
By Lee Peart 18 August 2026
The MHRA has clarified its position on the UK licencing route for microbiome-based medicines.
NHSBT apologises over organ transplant data breach
By Lee Peart 17 August 2026
NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) has apologised after sending unencrypted data relating to people data and receiving organ transplants via pagers.
Surgeon suspended over sexual misconduct claims
By Lee Peart 17 August 2026
Mohammed Asif, a consultant lung specialist at the Golden Jubilee hospital in Clydebank, has been suspended over sexual misconduct allegations.
Data protection training for health and social care organisations
By Lee Peart 12 August 2026
Data protection training for smaller health and social care organisations is being offered by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
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