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Health board investigates alleged data breach

By Lee Peart 10 August 2026

NHS Tayside has launched an investigation into allegations that staff inappropriately accessed the medical records of a schoolgirl whose dad has been charged with her murder.

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'Unsafe' staffing levels force births suspension

By Lee Peart 10 August 2026

Births at North Devon District Hospital (NDDH) will be temporarily suspended from tomorrow due to unsafe levels of medical staffing.

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Migrant nurses face 'grotesque exploitation' in social care, RCN says

By Emily Whitehouse 07 August 2026

Some migrant nurses working in social care have been exploited by employers who used their visa status as leverage, according to a new report.

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NHS Trust admits inaccurate patient records after coroner's criticism

By Paul Day 04 August 2026

North London NHS Foundation Trust has apologised after admitting patient observation records were inaccurate, following a coroner's warning that misleading evidence could undermine confidence in patient care.

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Elaine Baylis QPM appointed new Chair of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

By Paul Day 30 July 2026

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has appointed Elaine Baylis QPM as its new Chair, bringing more than four decades of public service experience, including 15 years working in the NHS.

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Government launches consultation on protecting the title 'nurse'

By Paul Day 30 July 2026

The government has launched a consultation on plans to make it a criminal offence for unqualified people to describe themselves as nurses, as part of a wider effort to protect patients and tackle the misuse of trusted professional titles.

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Joint chief executive appointed head of third trust

By Lee Peart 27 July 2026

Joint chief executive of the Barnsley and Rotherham trusts, Dr Richard Jenkins, has been appointed interim chief executive of Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) for an initial period...

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Former NHS employee jailed for four years for lying about qualifications

By Lee Peart 27 July 2026

A former NHS employee who lied about his qualifications and references has been jailed for four years.

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Tackling 10-Year Plan tensions

By Lee Peart 23 July 2026

Experienced organisational and KAI consultants and transformation leaders, working across the public and private sectors, Ezra Carlson and John Bryant, explain why ambidextrous leadership and cogni...

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Independent assurance in healthcare technology management

23 July 2026

Patient safety depends not only on clinical care, but also on the safe selection, acceptance, maintenance, use and disposal of medical devices. The authorising engineer for medical devices role pro...

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