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Health Bill risks 'patient safety bonfire', Lib Dems claim

By Lee Peart 11 August 2026

The abolition of Healthwatch England and The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) threatens a ‘bonfire of patient safety’, according to the Liberal Democrats.

WORKFORCE

The NHS Alliance appoints Ralph Coulbeck as ICB network director

By Lee Peart 11 August 2026

The NHS Alliance has appointed Ralph Coulbeck as its new ICB Network director.

Alert issued on medical devices without conformity markings

By Lee Peart 11 August 2026

The MHRA has advised healthcare professionals to stop using medical devices that have been supplied without the appropriate conformity markings.

PREVENTION

HBC completes £17m child technology centre in Sheffield

By Lee Peart 11 August 2026

HBC Construction Limited has completed work on the £17m National Centre for Child Health Technology (NCCHT) in Sheffield.

WORKFORCE

Biennial healthcare conference returns to Harley Street Health District

By Lee Peart 11 August 2026

The Harley Street Health District has announced the return of its flagship biennial conference, Delivering Impact Through a Collaborative Health District, at 1 Wimpole Street on Tuesday 20 October.

WORKFORCE

Biomedical staff extend strike action

By Lee Peart 11 August 2026

Biomedical staff at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital are extending strike action in a dispute over holiday pay.

PREVENTION

England on track to eliminate hepatitis C

By Lee Peart 11 August 2026

England is on track to become one of the first countries to eliminate hepatitis C, thanks to a groundbreaking NHS programme.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

ICB confirms boundary changes following Government announcement

By Lee Peart 10 August 2026

North East and North Cumbria ICB has confirmed its boundaries will align with combined combined authorities by 2028.

WORKFORCE

Health board investigates alleged data breach

By Lee Peart 10 August 2026

NHS Tayside has launched an investigation into allegations that staff inappropriately accessed the medical records of a schoolgirl whose dad has been charged with her murder.

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