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TECHNOLOGY

St George's, Epsom and St Helier Hospital Group's new EPR goes live

By Liz Wells 20 May 2025

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospitals has introduced a new groupwide electronic patient record system.

ICB

ICB begins work on new CDC

By Lee Peart 20 May 2025

NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly ICB and InHealth, the UK’s largest specialist provider of diagnostic solution, have begun work on a new CDC.

WELSH GOVERNMENT

Welsh government seeks views on healthy food for primary schools

By Liz Wells 20 May 2025

The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on proposals that will see primary school menus increase fruit and vegetables, limit sugary desserts and fried foods, in line with UK dietary guidel...

GENERAL MEDICAL SERVICES CONTRACT

Northern Ireland health minister imposes disputed financial package on GPs

By Liz Wells 19 May 2025

Northern Ireland Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has imposed a disputed financial package on the country’s GPs after they rejected a deal last week.

WORKFORCE

Shropshire trusts seek shared chief executive

By Liz Wells 19 May 2025

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust and The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust are seeking to appoint a shared chief executive.

ASSISTED DYING

MPs vote for assisted dying opt out for healthcare staff

By Lee Peart 19 May 2025

Healthcare workers have been given the right to opt out of assisted dying following a debate in Parliament.

TECHNOLOGY

NHS England and DHSC introduce Cyber Security Charter

By Liz Wells 19 May 2025

NHS England has written an open letter to all current, prospective and aspiring suppliers to the NHS, introducing a new Cyber Security Charter.

WORKFORCE

Jailed nurse falsely claimed £72k in wages and holiday pay

By Lee Peart 19 May 2025

A former NHS mental health nurse has been jailed for falsely claiming over £72,000 in wages and holiday pay.

FABIAN SOCIETY

Call for £1.5bn boost to care worker pay

By William Eichler 19 May 2025

A think tank has urged the Government to boost social care funding by £1.5bn to support a £2,000 pay rise for care workers.

ASHFORD AND ST PETER’S HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Surrey hospital opens simulation ward for clinicians to hone their skills

By Liz Wells 19 May 2025

A new three-bed simulation ward has opened at St Peter’s Hospital, Surrey, which enables clinical staff and medical students to practice simulated medical procedures, including the treatment of car...