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DHSC

NHS waiting list falls slightly despite record demand

By Lee Peart 13 August 2026

The NHS waiting list dropped slightly in June after rising in April and May, NHSE has revealed.

ESTATES

ICB scraps plan to change walk-in centre provider

By Lee Peart 13 August 2026

NHS Norfolk and Suffolk ICB has scrapped plans to transfer a contract for a walk-in centre and neighbouring GP practice in Norwich.

DIGITAL

Radar Healthcare acquires patient experience specialist Cemplicity

By Lee Peart 12 August 2026

Quality, risk and compliance specialist Radar Healthcare has acquired patient experience and patient-reported outcomes platform, Cemplicity.

PREVENTION

Burnham announces vape and betting shop clampdown

By Dan Peters 12 August 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has proposed giving councils powers to prevent betting shops, adult gaming centres and vape shops from opening on high streets.

PREVENTION

Disabled and people with long-term health conditions invited to benefits review

By Lee Peart 12 August 2026

Disabled people and those with long-term health conditions are being asked for their views on reforms to Personal Independence Payments (PIP).

REGULATION

Data protection training for health and social care organisations

By Lee Peart 12 August 2026

Data protection training for smaller health and social care organisations is being offered by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

PREVENTION

Retailers urged to prepare for next phase of Tobacco and Vapes Act

By Lee Peart 11 August 2026

Public health and trading standards organisations have joined forces to help retailers prepare for the next phase of the Tobacco and Vapes Act.

WORKFORCE

Reablement workers to strike over outsourcing plans

By Lee Peart 11 August 2026

Reablement workers in Gloucestershire have voted for two weeks of strike action over plans to outsource their roles to a private company from 17 August.

PREVENTION