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REGULATION

Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre rated good by CQC

By Lee Peart 22 September 2026

Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, Cheshire has been rated good by the CQC.

PREVENTION

Genomic sequencing reveals why Kent meningitis outbreak was deadly

By Lee Peart 22 September 2026

Genomic sequencing by the UKHSA, the University of Oxford and a collaboration of academic institutions, has revealed why the March 2026 meningitis was so dangerous.

CORRIDOR CARE

'Widespread systemic pressures' at infirmary downgraded by CQC

By Lee Peart 22 September 2026

‘Widespread systemic pressures’ have been found at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan.

Urgent and emergency services upgraded at UCLH

By Lee Peart 22 September 2026

Urgent and emergency services have been upgraded from requires improvement to good at University College Hospital & Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, run by University College London Hospitals NHS F...

REGULATION

Five services rated good at ambulance foundation trust

By Lee Peart 22 September 2026

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has been rated good for five services.

PREVENTION

Clinical trials unit to boost research and tackle health inequalities

By Lee Peart 22 September 2026

A new clinical trials unit (CTU) has been launched to expand research capacity, improve patient outcomes and address health inequalities.

SOCIAL CARE

Thousands invited to take part in Big Conversation on Care

By Lee Peart 22 September 2026

Thousands of households across England are being invited to take part in the Government’s Big Conversation on Care.

MARTHA'S RULE

Martha's Rule expanded to all A&Es

By Lee Peart 22 September 2026

The ‘life-saving’ Martha’s Rule patient initiative is being expanded to all A&Es in a phased roll out by March 2028.

MENTAL HEALTH

Chair appointed for inquiry into patient deaths at mental health trust

By Lee Peart 21 September 2026

His Honour Judge John Potter has been appointed chair of the public inquiry into serious failings in mental health care at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV).

DHSC

DHSC chief scientific adviser visits National Health Innovation Campus

By Lee Peart 21 September 2026

DHSC chief scientific adviser and NIHR chief executive Professor Lucy Chappell has visited University of Huddersfield’s National Health Innovation Campus (NHIC).

WORKFORCE

Group chair steps down ahead of term ending

By Lee Peart 21 September 2026

David Flory has announced he is stepping down as chair of University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) ahead of his term ending on February 2027.