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COMMUNITY

Welsh Government to roll out rapid diagnostic testing for bacterial infections in primary care

By Liz Wells 16 February 2026

Rapid testing for bacterial infections is being rolled out in community pharmacies and GP surgeries across Wales.

ESTATES

Imperial College begins consultation on St Mary's masterplan

By Lee Peart 16 February 2026

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has launched a public consultation on its masterplan for the redevelopment of St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington.

NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN

NHS Ayrshire and Arran to get additional support

By Liz Wells 16 February 2026

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is to receive additional support over ongoing financial sustainability issues.

PREVENTION

Over 60 children infected following 'big measles outbreak'

By Lee Peart 16 February 2026

Over 60 children have been infected by a measles outbreak in Enfield, north London.

CRITICAL INCIDENT

Critical incident remains in place at Nottingham University Hospitals

By Lee Peart 16 February 2026

A critical incident remains in place at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) due to continued pressure.

REGULATION

Inspection finds staff pressures, service delays and culture challenges

By Lee Peart 13 February 2026

An inspection of mental health trust South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has revealed staff pressures, service delays and culture challenges.

WORKFORCE

Independent adviser for innovation joins HCPC

By Liz Wells 13 February 2026

Dr Iain McGregor, director of innovation and resources at the Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA), has joined Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as adviser on technology-led innovation.

WAITING TIMES

Surgeons double high intensity theatre sessions to reduce waiting times

By Lee Peart 13 February 2026

Surgeons have undertaken two high intensity theatre (HIT) sessions in one day to bring down waiting times for planned operations.

PREVENTION

Government consults on plans to protect children from second-hand smoke

By Liz Wells 13 February 2026

The government has launched a consultation on stopping people smoking or using heated tobacco outside healthcare locations in England.

PREVENTION

Mental health waiting times for children and young people fall in Wales

By Lee Peart 13 February 2026

Mental health support waiting times for children and young people have fallen in Wales following the introduction of alternatives to hospital admission.