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PATIENT COMMUNICATION

Left-shift views - comms and cultural change

23 February 2026

Our correspondent Melissa Harvard looks outside the box to provide a radical solution for healthcare

NHS LANARKSHIRE

NHS Lanarkshire welcomes new director of dentistry

By Liz Wells 19 February 2026

NHS Lanarkshire has appointed of Geraldeen Irving as its new director of dentistry, strengthening leadership for dental services across the region.

WORKFORCE

Two people sentenced in connection with misuse of hospital data

By Liz Wells 18 February 2026

Two people have been sentenced in connection with data breaches at Kettering General Hospital.

WORKFORCE

Ten healthcare workers arrested in police investigation into serious allegations

By Liz Wells 18 February 2026

Ten staff members at St Andrew's Hospital, Northampton, have been arrested and bailed on charges, including wilful neglect and ill treatment.

NHS COUNTER FRAUD AUTHORITY

Suspended sentences for paramedic and recruiter who defrauded £60k from NHS

By Liz Wells 18 February 2026

A former NHS locum paramedic and a recruitment consultant have received suspended sentences after defrauding the NHS out of more than £60,000, following an NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) inve...

WORKFORCE

NHS staff pursued by bailiffs over payroll mistakes

By Liz Wells 17 February 2026

Payroll errors by the NHS have led to thousands of staff being referred to debt collectors, a BBC investigation has found.

WORKFORCE

High Court rules on lawfulness of single-sex toilet guidance

By Liz Wells 16 February 2026

The High Court has dismissed a legal challenge against the Equality and Human Rights Commission's (EHRC's) interim guidance on single-sex services published last year.

WORKFORCE

Independent adviser for innovation joins HCPC

By Liz Wells 13 February 2026

Dr Iain McGregor, director of innovation and resources at the Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA), has joined Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as adviser on technology-led innovation.

NHS DEVON