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REGULATION

Outpatient services rated good by CQC

By Lee Peart 17 September 2026

Outpatient services at Victoria Infirmary, Northwich have been rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

DHSC

Referral to treatment waiting list up for fourth consecutive month in Wales

By Lee Peart 17 September 2026

The referral to treatment (RTT) patient pathway waiting list rose for the fourth consecutive month in Wales in July.

WORKFORCE

One in four surgeons say surgeon specific peer support inadequate

By Lee Peart 17 September 2026

One in four surgeons (24.5%) feel existing surgeon specific peer support is inadequate, according to a survey.

REGULATION

Chancellor urged to tackle rising cost of clinical negligence

By Lee Peart 17 September 2026

Chancellor John Healey has been urged to tackle the rising cost of clinical negligence in the Budget on 28 October.

PREVENTION

Fewer cases reported in salmonella outbreaks

By Lee Peart 17 September 2026

Fewer salmonella cases have been reported in recent weeks but health experts have warned it is too early to say the outbreaks are subsiding.

WORKFORCE

Actions set out to prevent avoidable harm from patient hoists

By Lee Peart 17 September 2026

A National Patient Safety Alert has set out practical steps to reduce the risk of harm when using patient hoists.

REGULATION

Regulators issue joint statement on AI in healthcare

By Lee Peart 17 September 2026

A joint statement on the regulation of AI in healthcare has been issued by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA) and 38 health and social care regulators.

DHSC

EDs the 'default location' for people in mental health crisis, report

By Lee Peart 17 September 2026

Emergency departments (EDs) have become the default location for people in mental health crisis, according to a report by the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB).

COMMUNITY