NHS launches world-first genetic register
By Liz Wells 26 January 2026
Thousands of people at higher risk of developing cancer due to inherited faulty genes will be regularly checked and tracked by the NHS thanks to a first-of-its-kind national genetics programme.
Spire Healthcare confirms takeover talks
By Lee Peart 26 January 2026
Spire Healthcare has confirmed it is in talks over a possible takeover by private equity firms, Bridgepoint Advisers Limited and Triton Investment Advisers.
Double vision
By Liz Wells 26 January 2026
NHS staff in Manchester are reaping the benefits of a digital twin of six hospitals, which is being used to better manage the estates
Trust accepts 'causal connection' between infections and water system
By Lee Peart 23 January 2026
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has accepted there was a ‘causal connection’ between the infection of some patients with issues with its water system.
Wood-burning stoves could carry health warnings under Government plans
By Liz Wells 23 January 2026
New wood-burning stoves will have stricter limits on smoke emissions and would have to be sold with health warnings under proposed government rules.
GOSH cleaners win tribunal appeal
By Liz Wells 23 January 2026
Hospital cleaners have won an Employment Appeal Tribunal victory against Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).
Scotland's new suicide prevention action plan published
By Liz Wells 23 January 2026
A new national action plan setting out Scotland’s priorities for suicide prevention over the next three years has been backed by an increased budget of at least £3m in 2026-27.
NHS 'falling short' on autism and ADHD, admits Streeting
By Lee Peart 23 January 2026
Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has admitted the NHS is ‘falling short’ on meeting demand for adult autism and ADHD diagnosis.
Scotland leads on damp and mould regulations
By Lee Peart 23 January 2026
Regulations to protect tenants from damp and mould have been announced in Scotland.
Norovirus cases soar by 60% in two weeks
By Lee Peart 23 January 2026
The number of norovirus cases has soared by 60% in the past two weeks, according to UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data.
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