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Patients on weight-loss injections 'regain weight faster' than other dieters

By Liz Wells 08 January 2026

Patients who come off weight-loss injections, such as Mounjaro or Wegovy, can regain their lost pounds four times faster than those who stop conventional dieting and exercising, new research reveals.

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'Worst far from over' as flu cases rise again

By Lee Peart 08 January 2026

An NHS leader has warned ‘the worst is far from over’ after flu cases rose again after falling for two weeks.

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Investigation finds corridor care 'best worst option'

By Lee Peart 08 January 2026

Caring for hospital patients in temporary spaces is now seen as the ‘best worst’ option compared with the alternatives of leaving people at home, in ambulances or unseen in waiting rooms, an invest...

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Nuffield Health recognised for commitment to high-quality care and patient safety

By Lee Peart 08 January 2026

Nuffield Health’s 33 hospitals performing joint replacement surgery in England and Wales have been awarded their third consecutive highest Gold Quality Data Award by the National Joint Registry (NJ...

REGULATION

Consistent approach needed on evaluating delayed discharge initiatives, says auditor

By Lee Peart 08 January 2026

A consistent approach is needed on evaluating and reporting on initiatives to improve delayed discharges, according to a new report.

GEORGE ELIOT HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

Joint chair to drive partnership and innovation across Warwickshire trusts

By Liz Wells 07 January 2026

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust (GEH) and South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) have appointed Sue Whelan as joint chair.

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE TRUST

Trust accused of 'expensive and dangerous mistake' over ambulances without enough airbags

By Liz Wells 07 January 2026

The GMB union has criticised the East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) after 28 new ambulances were discovered not to have passenger-side airbags.

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South Wales health board welcomes new independent member

By Liz Wells 07 January 2026

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has welcomed Councillor Rhys Goode as a newly appointed independent member (local authority).

SOCIAL CARE

Trust reviews future of adult social care partnership

By Lee Peart 07 January 2026

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is reviewing the future of its partnership with Torbay Council to deliver adult social care due to financial pressures.

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