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MPs to begin debating NHS Modernisation Bill

By Lee Peart 01 June 2026

MPs will begin debating the NHS Modernisation Bill in Parliament today following its publication last month.

COMMUNITY

Pharmacists to prescribe medicines under £340m investment

By Lee Peart 01 June 2026

Qualified pharmacists will be able to assess patients and prescribe medicines under a £340m expansion of the Pharmacy First programme.

DIGITAL

Smart coaster to tackle 'hidden epidemic' of hospital dehydration

By Lee Peart 01 June 2026

A smart drinks coaster designed by a Nottingham Trent University (NTU) student could help save the NHS up to a £1bn a year.

WORKFORCE

Medway NHS Foundation Trust appoints chief executive

By Lee Peart 29 May 2026

Mark Orchard has been appointed chief executive of Medway NHS Foundation Trust.

PREVENTION

Food tariff and mileage cost cuts unveiled by Government

By Lee Peart 28 May 2026

A list of 125 everyday essentials - including fruit, oils and core pantry staples - targeted for tariff reductions has been published by the Government.

WORKFORCE

MHRA welcomes new chief digital and technology officer

By Lee Peart 28 May 2026

Jason Bonander yesterday began his role as the MHRA’s chief digital and technology officer.

DIGITAL

Maternity care united in Wales by single digital record

By Lee Peart 28 May 2026

Maternity care in Wales has been united under a single digital record and patient facing app.

REGULATION

No evidence of substantial and sustained improvement found at NMC

By Lee Peart 28 May 2026

The Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA) has found no evidence of substantial and sustained improvement at the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) following its latest...

MENTAL HEALTH

BREAKING NEWS: Milburn warns Britain at 'risk of lost generation' due to NEET crisis

By Lee Peart 28 May 2026

Britain is at ‘risk of a lost generation’ without urgent action on the number of people not in education, employment or training (NEET), according to former health secretary Alan Milburn.

PREVENTION

Healthy lifestyle lowers risk of dying after cancer diagnosis

By Lee Peart 27 May 2026

A healthy lifestyle is not only important for cancer prevention but may also have implications for long-term health after a cancer diagnosis, research has found.