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BREAKING NEWS: Resident doctors announce further strikes in England

By Liz Wells 25 March 2026

The BMA has dismissed the latest government pay offer to resident doctors as 'insufficient', and has called for a further six days of strike action in England.

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Kent trust selects interim chief people officer

By Liz Wells 25 March 2026

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has selected Ali Layne-Smith as interim chief people officer.

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Hospital took two days to raise meningitis alarm

By Lee Peart 25 March 2026

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital in Margate took two days to notify the UKHSA about its first meningitis outbreak, it has been revealed.

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LGA to lead public health improvement programme for councils

By Lee Peart 25 March 2026

A three-year, local authority public health improvement and support programme is to be led by the Local Government Association (LGA).

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Government hits Pathways to Work target

By Lee Peart 25 March 2026

Over 65,000 sick and disabled people have been given employment support over the past year, exceeding the Government’s target set in March 2025.

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NHS Grampian trials ambient voice technology

By Liz Wells 25 March 2026

NHS Grampian’s Innovation Hub has launched a three-month pilot of ambient voice technology with the support of Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership.

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Two-thirds of consultants want to work for NHS online hospital

By Liz Wells 25 March 2026

Almost two-thirds of NHS consultants are keen to work for the NHS’ online hospital when the service launches next year, a new poll reveals.

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First trusts on Intensive Recovery programme revealed

By Lee Peart 25 March 2026

The first five trusts to be included in the NHS Intensive Recovery programme have been revealed.

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Extensions to soft drinks sugar levy will have 'tiny effects' on sugar intake

By Liz Wells 25 March 2026

Government plans to expand the scope of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy - extending it to soft drinks with 4.5–5 g of sugar per 100 ml and pre-packaged milk-based drinks with added sugar - will bring...

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BREAKING NEWS: GMC overhaul set to clamp down on racism and sexual abuse

By Lee Peart 24 March 2026

General Medical Council (GMC) reforms designed to clamp down on racism and sexual abuse have been put forward by the Government.

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Greater Manchester trusts award Altera Digital Health EPR contracts

By Liz Wells 24 March 2026

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust have awarded Altera Digital Health 10-year contracts to implement the Altera Electronic Patient Record (...