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ST GEORGE’S, EPSOM AND ST HELIER UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS AND HEALTH GROUP

South London trusts select new chief executive

By Liz Wells 13 November 2025

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group (gesh) has appointed Matthew Shaw as its new chief executive.

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Fast-tracked drug to be offered to blood cancer patients

By Lee Peart 13 November 2025

A fast-tracked drug is being offer to patients whose blood cancer has returned or not responded after just one previous course of treatment.

INDUSTRIAL ACTION

Hospitals need to be realistic about planning for safe patient care during strikes, says BMA

By Liz Wells 13 November 2025

Leaders at the BMA have written to NHS hospital chief executives, outlining how and when resident doctors could be called back into work during the forthcoming strikes.

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Waiting list drops for first time in four months

By Lee Peart 13 November 2025

The NHS waiting list fell in September after rising for the previous three months.

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Top NHS trusts given new powers to improve care

By Liz Wells 13 November 2025

High-performing NHS trusts are to be given more independence to deliver faster, better and more personalised care.

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Mackey 'confident' NHS will hit elective care targets

By Lee Peart 13 November 2025

NHS England chief executive Sir Jim Mackey has said he is ‘confident’ the NHS will hit its 18-week elective care targets.

INDUSTRIAL ACTION

Health secretary hits out at BMA ahead of resident doctors' strike

By Liz Wells 13 November 2025

Health secretary Wes Streeting has hit out at the BMA ahead of the upcoming resident doctors’ strike, which is due to begin on Friday (14 November).

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UKHSA report highlights impact of climate change on mental health

By Liz Wells 12 November 2025

The effects of extreme weather are the biggest climate-related issues affecting mental health in the UK, particularly impacting vulnerable populations who find it increasingly difficult to access t...

WELSH GOVERNMENT

New vision for nursing and midwifery care in Wales unveiled

By Liz Wells 12 November 2025

Chief nursing officer for Wales, Sue Tranka, has published her new five-year strategic vision setting out how nursing and midwifery professions will lead healthcare transformation.

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