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GMC reports mixed progress on equality targets as deadlines approach

By Paul Day 28 October 2026

The General Medical Council (GMC) has today (28 October) published its fifth annual equality, diversity and inclusion progress report, revealing significant strides in reducing disproportionate employer referrals but widening gaps in early medical training.

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Matthew Winn appointed interim NHS England regional director

By Lee Peart 27 October 2026

Chief executive of East of England Community Health and Care Trust, Matthew Winn, has been appointed interim NHS England South East regional director.

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Ambulance control rooms handle record call numbers

By Lee Peart 27 October 2026

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) emergency call handlers answered a record breaking 1.5m calls in 20225/26.

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Automation isn't just about efficiency; it's how the NHS will retain its people

26 October 2026

By Chris Sleight, former chief officer of the Greater Manchester Diagnostic Network and strategic director for diagnostics at Digital Workforce

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Adapting to what comes next

26 October 2026

Gurpreet Chaggar, associate product marketing manager at Prophix, explains how healthcare finance teams can build more accurate financial forecasts

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Mattering at work: how to build a culture of appreciation, recognition and celebration

26 October 2026

By Helen Sanderson, author of Psychological Safety in Practice, founder of Helen Sanderson Association and creator of Wellbeing Teams.

EPSOM AND ST HELIER

Representation matters, but what we do with it matters more

26 October 2026

To mark Black History Month, one of the most senior Black women in the NHS - recently appointed Epsom and St Helier site chief executive Chinyama (Chin) Okunuga - shares an open letter to her 18,00...

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EXCLUSIVE: Enhanced training needed if health board restructure is to work

26 October 2026

Scottish healthcare staff need significantly enhanced training infrastructure if the country’s regional health boards are to be successfully simplified, insists a leading innovation body.

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BREAKING NEWS: Consultants announce strike action

By Lee Peart 26 October 2026

Medical consultants in England have announced strike action in November in a dispute over pay.

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals appoints permanent chief executive

By Lee Peart 26 October 2026

Brendan Brown has been appointed chief executive of Leeds Teaching Hospitals.

KENT AND MEDWAY MENTAL HEALTH NHS TRUST

THE BIG INTERVIEW: Making a difference that lasts

By Lee Peart 26 October 2026

Acting chief nurse, Julie Kirby, shares how Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust’s Quality Improvement Plan is designed to improve care, strengthen safety and deliver better patient outcomes.