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BREAKING NEWS: Resident doctors leader 'optimistic' new mandate for strike action won't be used

By Liz Wells 03 February 2026

A BMA resident doctors' leader says he is ‘optimistic’ that the new mandate for strike action over pay and jobs will not be used following ‘constructive’ talks.

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National Cancer Plan to cover travel costs of child patients

By Lee Peart 03 February 2026

The National Cancer Plan will include £10m to cover the travel costs of children with cancer.

REGULATION

Spire recalls patients operated on by consultant orthopaedic

By Lee Peart 03 February 2026

Spire Healthcare has recalled a number of patients who were operated on by a consultant orthopaedic surgeon in the North East.

RECRUITMENT

NHS offering support staff more career opportunities

By Liz Wells 03 February 2026

The NHS has expanded the routes available for its clinical support staff to train for and progress into registered roles over the past decade, new research reveals.

REGULATION

Police investigations 'ongoing' into mental health hospital

By Lee Peart 03 February 2026

Police have said investigations remain ‘ongoing’ into alleged incidents at St Andrews Hospital, Northampton.

WORKFORCE

BREAKING NEWS: Resident doctors in England vote for more strike action

By Liz Wells 02 February 2026

Resident doctors in England have overwhelmingly voted in favour of a mandate for industrial action for a further six months.

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Government denies massaging NHS waiting lists

By Lee Peart 02 February 2026

The Government has rejected an accusation it massaged waiting lists through NHS payments.

WORKFORCE

Chief data officer to leave NHS England

By Liz Wells 02 February 2026

Ming Tang, chief data and analytics officer at NHS England, has announced she is to leave in April.

REGULATION

Hospital orders review of services following concerns

By Lee Peart 02 February 2026

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust has ordered a review of neurosciences services at Addenbrooke's Hospital following concerns.

CANCER CARE