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WORKFORCE

NHS North West regional chief pharmacist Karen O'Brien retires

By Lee Peart 23 September 2026

NHS North West regional chief pharmacist Karen O’Brien retires next week after a 51-year career.

WORKFORCE

Queen Victoria Hospital announces new leadership as part of group partnership

By Lee Peart 23 September 2026

Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH) has announced new leadership after it joined a strategic partnership between Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (ASPH) and Royal Surrey NHS Foundati...

WORKFORCE

Operating department practitioner struck off for kissing colleague

By Lee Peart 23 September 2026

An operating department practitioner who kissed a colleague without their consent has been struck off by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

MATERNITY AND NEONATAL CARE

Neonatal intensive care unit achieves national recognition

By Lee Peart 23 September 2026

Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s neonatal intensive care unit at St Peter’s Hospital has achieved Platinum Bliss Baby Charter accreditation, the highest level of recognition ...

PRODUCTIVITY

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 ...