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Productivity growth should be 'mission critical' for the NHS, think-tank says

By Lee Peart 22 September 2026

Productivity growth should be ‘mission critical’ for the NHS, according to a report by The Health Foundation’s NHS Productivity Commission.

MARTHA'S RULE

Martha's Rule expanded to all A&Es

By Lee Peart 22 September 2026

The ‘life-saving’ Martha’s Rule patient initiative is being expanded to all A&Es in a phased roll out by March 2028.

WORKFORCE

Group chair steps down ahead of term ending

By Lee Peart 21 September 2026

David Flory has announced he is stepping down as chair of University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) ahead of his term ending on February 2027.

WORKFORCE

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust appoints chief people officer

By Lee Peart 21 September 2026

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) has appointed Chris Mannion as chief people officer.

WORKFORCE

King's College achieves highest level finance accreditation

By Lee Peart 17 September 2026

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has achieved the highest level under the national accreditation framework.

FRONTLINE DIAGNOSTICS

Why reliable frontline diagnostics should matter this winter

17 September 2026

Peter Hollely‑Robins, experienced senior NHS nurse leader and advanced clinical practitioner in emergency medicine, explains how accurate diagnosis can help ease winter pressures

WORKFORCE

Five ways NHS trusts can adapt patient communications to postal reforms

17 September 2026

Tom Baldock, managing director of outbound communications at Restore Information Management, says postal reforms provide an opportunity for NHS trusts to review how they balance postal and digital ...

WORKFORCE

One in four surgeons say surgeon specific peer support inadequate

By Lee Peart 17 September 2026

One in four surgeons (24.5%) feel existing surgeon specific peer support is inadequate, according to a survey.

WORKFORCE

Actions set out to prevent avoidable harm from patient hoists

By Lee Peart 17 September 2026

A National Patient Safety Alert has set out practical steps to reduce the risk of harm when using patient hoists.

LUCY LETBY

LETBY INQUIRY: Time to rethink reputation

By Lee Peart 16 September 2026

Our correspondent Melissa Harvard reflects on the findings of the Letby inquiry.

WORKFORCE

Biomedics escalate strike action over holiday pay dispute

By Lee Peart 15 September 2026

Biomedics at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital are escalating strike action this week in a dispute over holiday pay.