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Hospital recognised for improvements in surgery and emergency services

By Lee Peart 09 January 2026

The CQC has recognised improvements in surgery and emergency services at The Hillingdon Hospital in west London but added more work was needed.

REGULATION

Pain and anxiety medicines to carry addiction warnings

By Lee Peart 09 January 2026

Pain, anxiety and insomnia medicines are to carry out addiction warnings following a review by the MHRA.

REGULATION

Consistent approach needed on evaluating delayed discharge initiatives, says auditor

By Lee Peart 08 January 2026

A consistent approach is needed on evaluating and reporting on initiatives to improve delayed discharges, according to a new report.

MATERNITY

Hospital's maternity services upgraded by CQC

By Lee Peart 07 January 2026

Maternity services at Harrogate District Hospital (HFDT) have been upgraded from requires improvement to good by the CQC following a July 2025 inspection.

REGULATION

Report reveals surgeon harmed up to 100 children

By Lee Peart 05 January 2026

Up to 100 children were harmed by a surgeon under investigation at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

PREVENTION

Government plans to boost access to drug overdose medication

By Liz Wells 02 January 2026

The government has launched a 10-week consultation on its plans to expand access to the life-saving medication that reverses opioid overdoses.

REGULATION

MHRA launches call for evidence on AI regulation

By Lee Peart 19 December 2025

Members of the public, clinicians, industry and healthcare providers are being asked for their views on how AI in healthcare should be regulated.

WORKFORCE

'Deep concerns' over fitness to practise case delays

By Lee Peart 18 December 2025

Deep concerns have been voiced by the Medical Defence Union (MDU) over the time taken to conclude fitness to practise cases.

REGULATION

Mixed report for trust's maternity and urgent and emergency care services

By Lee Peart 17 December 2025

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has received a mixed report from the CQC on its maternity and urgent and emergency care services.

REGULATION

Redbridge agrees SEND improvement plan following inspectors' criticism

15 December 2025

The London Borough of Redbridge has agreed a plan to improve its support for children with special education needs and disabilities (SEND) following a critical report by inspectors earlier this yea...