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A&E

A&E handover times down by five minutes

By Lee Peart 05 March 2026

A further five minutes has been slashed off ambulance handovers to A&E, according to the latest NHS England data.

Four services rated requires improvement at King's College Hospital

By Lee Peart 05 March 2026

Four services have been rated requires improvement at two hospitals run by King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

REGULATION

Trust exits special measures after sustained improvement

By Lee Peart 05 March 2026

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has exited special measures after demonstrating substantial and sustained improvement.

DENTISTRY

CMA launches review of private dentistry

By Liz Wells 05 March 2026

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a review of the £8bn private dentistry, looking at both essential care and cosmetic treatments, to ensure it is working well for UK consumers.

MATERNITY

Maternity services at NUH again rated requires improvement

By Lee Peart 05 March 2026

Maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust have again been rated requires improvement by the CQC.

FINANCE

NHS volumes a 'material uncertainty' due to ICB restrictions, says Spire

By Lee Peart 05 March 2026

A 25% decline in Q1 2026 NHS revenue has been forecast by Spire Healthcare in a financial update.

WORKFORCE

King's appoints new chief executive

By Liz Wells 05 March 2026

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Matthew Trainer as its new chief executive.

COMMUNITY

List of simple steps helps hospital patients return home

By Lee Peart 05 March 2026

A list of simple steps to help patients return home is being shared with families and carers by Mid Cheshire Hospitals.

INTEGRATED CARE

Hospital to offer GP services

By Lee Peart 05 March 2026

GP services are to be offered at Ellen Badger Hospital in Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire.

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Scottish Government launches new body to drive transformation across health and social care

By Liz Wells 04 March 2026

The Scottish Government has announced that a new body to drive transformation across the health and care system and the wider public sector will be established on 1 April 2026.