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Legislation to make non-surgical procedures safer passed in Scotland

By Liz Wells 18 March 2026

The Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill, which regulates higher-risk cosmetic procedures such as Botox and fillers, has been passed.

REGULATION

CCTV footage shows staff assaulting patients at St Andrew's

By Lee Peart 16 March 2026

A CQC inspection of St Andrew’s hospital in Northampton has found CQC footage showing the use of inappropriate restraint and staff assaulting patients.

WORKFORCE

Regulatory compliance case opened into St Andrew's Healthcare

By Lee Peart 12 March 2026

The Charity Commission has opened a regulatory compliance case into St Andrew’s Healthcare.

REGULATION

Coroner finds admin error led to worse care

By Lee Peart 12 March 2026

A coroner has found a mistake on a form led to worse care for an 88-year-old woman who later died.

MATERNITY

BREAKING NEWS: Ockenden to chair Leeds maternity inquiry

By Lee Peart 10 March 2026

Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has appointed Donna Ockenden as the chair of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals maternity inquiry.

PREVENTION

Call for faster NHS roll out of weight loss drugs

By Lee Peart 10 March 2026

The NHS is facing calls for the faster roll out of weight loss drugs as the soaring private market poses health risks to consumers.

REGULATION

Over 10,000 calls made to Martha's Rule helplines

By Lee Peart 10 March 2026

Over 10,000 calls have been made to Martha’s Rule helplines in the first 16 months of the scheme.

REGULATION

'Unacceptable issues' lead to removal of 287 hospital patients

By Lee Peart 10 March 2026

‘Unacceptable issues’ have resulted in the decision to find alternative placements for 287 patients at St Andrew’s mental health hospital in Northampton.

REGULATION

Acute trust ranks top in region in patient-led assessment

By Lee Peart 10 March 2026

Mid Cheshire Hospitals has ranked as the top-performing acute trust in the North West for privacy, dignity and wellbeing in the Patient-Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE) 2025 results.

REGULATION