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Ofsted overhauls children's services inspections

By William Eichler 24 March 2026

Ofsted has announced changes to how it inspects local authority children's services, with updates to its ILACS framework taking effect from April 2026.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Palliative care reforms must address children's end of life services, MPs say

By Lee Peart 24 March 2026

Children’s end of life services must be addressed in coming palliative care reforms, according to the Health Committee.

WORKFORCE

Regional chair for NHS England North West selected

By Liz Wells 23 March 2026

Kathy Cowell has been appointed as the new regional chair for NHS England North West.

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Scotland acts to improve maternity services and miscarriage care

By Liz Wells 23 March 2026

Healthcare Improvement Scotland has unveiled new maternity standards to improve consistency and quality of care.

WORKFORCE

Quarter of doctors admit to falling asleep at the wheel after night shifts

By Liz Wells 23 March 2026

Nearly a quarter of doctors admit to falling asleep at the wheel at least once following a night shift, new research reveals.

COMMUNITY

Children stuck in hospital as lack of community care sparks 'hidden crisis'

By William Eichler 23 March 2026

Children are spending thousands of unnecessary days in hospital due to gaps in community and social care, the Children’s Commissioner for England has warned.

WORKFORCE

NHS London selects new regional chair

By Liz Wells 23 March 2026

Ian Peters has been appointed as regional chair for NHS London.

PREVENTION

BREAKING NEWS: Meningitis outbreak 'passed peak', says UKHSA

By Lee Peart 23 March 2026

A UKHSA official has said the Kent meningitis outbreak has peaked after cases stabilised.

DIGITAL

'One of the most exciting times to be doing medicine', leader hails AI revolution

By Lee Peart 23 March 2026

Healthcare leaders have hailed the potential of AI to transform patient outcomes.

DIGITAL

Heidi launches hardware for audio capture in clinical settings

By Liz Wells 20 March 2026

Heidi has launched a purpose-built tool to give clinicians reliable audio capture in NHS and other care settings without relying on a phone or a laptop.