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Inspection finds staff pressures, service delays and culture challenges

By Lee Peart 13 February 2026

An inspection of mental health trust South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has revealed staff pressures, service delays and culture challenges.

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.

WAITING TIMES

Surgeons double high intensity theatre sessions to reduce waiting times

By Lee Peart 13 February 2026

Surgeons have undertaken two high intensity theatre (HIT) sessions in one day to bring down waiting times for planned operations.

PREVENTION

Government consults on plans to protect children from second-hand smoke

By Liz Wells 13 February 2026

The government has launched a consultation on stopping people smoking or using heated tobacco outside healthcare locations in England.

PREVENTION

Mental health waiting times for children and young people fall in Wales

By Lee Peart 13 February 2026

Mental health support waiting times for children and young people have fallen in Wales following the introduction of alternatives to hospital admission.

PREVENTION

Millions of illegal erectile dysfunction pills seized

By Liz Wells 13 February 2026

MHRA is warning the public not to risk their health by buying unauthorised medicines online.

MENTAL HEALTH

MPs launch inquiry into young people's mental health

By Lee Peart 13 February 2026

A new inquiry into children and young people’s mental health has been launched by the Education and Health and Social Care committees.

NHS DEVON

NHS Devon appoints acting chief executive and accountable officer

By Liz Wells 13 February 2026

Libby Ryan-Davies has been appointed as NHS Devon’s acting chief executive and accountable officer.

NOROVIRUS

Norovirus cases high but stabilising

By Lee Peart 13 February 2026

Norovirus cases remain high but are beginning to stabilise, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

ESTATES

Willow Therapy Unit officially opens at Harrogate District Hospital

By Lee Peart 12 February 2026

A therapy unit has officially opened at Harrogate District Hospital, marking the return of respiratory, cardiac, neurology and amputee occupational therapy and physiotherapy out-patient services to...

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