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John Radcliffe Hospital neonatal services rated good

By Lee Peart 09 September 2026

Neonatal services at John Radcliffe Hospital, run by Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Foundation Trust, have been rated good by the CQC.

WORKFORCE

Guy's and St Thomas' chair to continue until successor found

By Lee Peart 09 September 2026

Charles Alexander, chairman of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, has said he will continue in his post until a successor is appointed with his term set to expire in December 2026.

REGULATION

Support for handling sexual misconduct cases published

By Lee Peart 08 September 2026

Support for handling sexual misconduct cases in fitness to practise investigations has been published by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).

WORKFORCE

More strikes announced at Northern Care Alliance

By Lee Peart 08 September 2026

Further strike action by operating staff at four hospitals run by Northern Care Alliance Foundation Trust (NCA) have been announced.

REGULATION

Hospitals downgraded by CQC over safety concerns

By Lee Peart 08 September 2026

Royal Derby Hospital and Queen’s Hospital have been downgraded from good to requires improvement following CQC inspections in February.

WORKFORCE

Oxford Health appoints Dr Michael Holland as chief executive

By Lee Peart 07 September 2026

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Dr Michael Holland as chief executive.

PREVENTION

Concern over low child flu vaccine uptake

By Lee Peart 07 September 2026

Concerns have been voiced by the UKHSA over the low uptake by children of the flu vaccine.

ESTATES

New Hospital Programme scheme hits milestone

By Lee Peart 07 September 2026

The construction of a £500m New Hospital Programme (NHP) scheme has reached a major milestone.

WORKFORCE

Spire Healthcare agrees £1bn Toscafund led takeover

By Lee Peart 07 September 2026

Spire Healthcare has agreed a £1bn takeover led by second largest shareholder Toscafund.

REGULATION

Warning notice issued following urgent and emergency services inspection

By Lee Peart 07 September 2026

A warning notice has been issued to North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust following a CQC inspection of urgent and emergency services at Cumberland Infirmary.