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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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Over-80s face longest A&E waits for hospital beds, report finds

By Emily Whitehouse 03 August 2026

People aged 81 and over spent longer waiting in A&E for a hospital bed last year, according to a new report.

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Home monitoring prevented 1,300 hospital admissions last year, research shows

By Emily Whitehouse 31 July 2026

An NHS trust claims it's avoided around 1,300 hospital admissions over the past year by using home monitoring technology.

ESTATES

NHS signs long-term partnerships to deliver next generation of hospitals

By Paul Day 31 July 2026

The NHS has signed a series of long-term partnerships with construction firms to deliver the next phase of the New Hospital Programme, marking a significant step towards building a new generation of hospitals across England.

LOCAL GOVENRMENT

Burnham's care package: promise or placebo?

By Emily Whitehouse 30 July 2026

Just over twenty-four hours ago Andy Burnham unveiled his strategy to fix the social care sector. Since then, industry experts have shared their opinions and to say the reaction has been mixed would be an understatement.

WORKFORCE

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.

WORKFORCE

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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Technology that keeps donor lungs alive could increase transplants

By Emily Whitehouse 29 July 2026

A machine that keeps lungs alive outside the body could increase the number of transplants carried out in England.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Scottish Government announces £90m to tackle NHS waiting lists

By Paul Day 29 July 2026

The Scottish Government has announced an additional £90 million to help reduce long waits for NHS treatment, with the funding aimed at increasing outpatient appointments and planned operations across the country.

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