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BREAKING NEWS: Mortimer to become director general for people across DHSC and NHS England

By Liz Wells 08 January 2026

DHSC has confirmed that Danny Mortimer, chief executive of NHS Employers and deputy chief executive of the NHS Confederation, will join the DHSC executive team in February to become the permanent d...

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Phlebotomists at East London trust win pay rise and backpay deal

By Liz Wells 08 January 2026

Phlebotomists working for East London's Homerton NHS Trust have been moved to a higher wage rate and given almost five years of back pay.

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Neighbourhood shift could flounder without workforce investment, MPs say

By Lee Peart 08 January 2026

MPs have warned the shift to neighbourhood health could founder without strengthening the workforce.

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Nuffield Health recognised for commitment to high-quality care and patient safety

By Lee Peart 08 January 2026

Nuffield Health’s 33 hospitals performing joint replacement surgery in England and Wales have been awarded their third consecutive highest Gold Quality Data Award by the National Joint Registry (NJ...

GEORGE ELIOT HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

Joint chair to drive partnership and innovation across Warwickshire trusts

By Liz Wells 07 January 2026

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust (GEH) and South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) have appointed Sue Whelan as joint chair.

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE TRUST

Trust accused of 'expensive and dangerous mistake' over ambulances without enough airbags

By Liz Wells 07 January 2026

The GMB union has criticised the East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) after 28 new ambulances were discovered not to have passenger-side airbags.

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South Wales health board welcomes new independent member

By Liz Wells 07 January 2026

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has welcomed Councillor Rhys Goode as a newly appointed independent member (local authority).

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The traumatised organisation

By Lee Peart 07 January 2026

Kate Jury, managing partner, Niche Health and Social Care Consulting, discusses recognising and addressing organisational trauma

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South Lanarkshire health and social care partnership names head of transformation and performance

By Liz Wells 07 January 2026

South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership has appointed Claire Kavanagh as head of transformation and performance.

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Serious shortfall in stroke consultants revealed

By Lee Peart 07 January 2026

A serious shortfall in NHS stroke consultants has been revealed, with 70% of services in England having at least one unfilled post and 10% of the workforce close to retirement age.