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DHSC

Billions spent but recovery targets missed - MPs slam NHS record

By Lee Peart 18 November 2025

Post-Covid recovery goals on NHS waiting lists have been missed by ‘significant margins’, an MPs report has found.

CHATBOTS

Over one in three using AI Chatbots for mental health support

By Liz Wells 18 November 2025

More than one in three adults (37%) have used an AI chatbot to support their mental health or wellbeing, new research reveals.

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN

NHS Supply Chain selects TCS to modernise IT systems

By Liz Wells 18 November 2025

NHS Supply Chain has selected Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting and business solutions, for application development support and maintenance of its core bus...

AMBIENT VOICE TECHNOLOGY

Online innovation community for ambient voice technology launches

By Liz Wells 18 November 2025

The Healthcare Improvement Studies (THIS) Institute, in partnership with The Health Foundation, has launched a new online community designed to support the future of ambient voice technology (AVT) ...

REGULATION

UKHSA issues Cold-Health Alert for northern England

By Lee Peart 18 November 2025

A Cold-Health Alert (CHA) has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for the Yorkshire & Humber, North West and North East regions of England.

WORKFORCE

Warning notice issued over surgical ward staffing levels

By Lee Peart 18 November 2025

A warning notice has been issued by the CQC following an inspection of surgical services at Salford Royal Hospital.

COMMUNITY

Hospices call for full specialist care funding as closed beds rise by 25%

By Lee Peart 18 November 2025

Hospices have called for full funding specialist care funding after revealing that 380 beds are out of use.

REGULATION

CQC downgrades leadership at community healthcare services provider

By Lee Peart 17 November 2025

Leadership at community healthcare services provider Sirona care & health has been downgraded from good to requires improvement following an inspection by the CQC.

WORKFORCE

Gloucestershire phlebotomists mark longest-running strike of NHS workers

By Liz Wells 17 November 2025

Striking phlebotomists in Gloucestershire have been joined by senior union leaders and supporters to mark the longest-ever walkout by NHS employees, as they mark their 236th day of industrial action.

WORKFORCE