Palliative care learning hub launches in Scotland

By Liz Wells 27 January 2026

A new online learning hub providing free palliative care education resources for Scotland's health and social care workforce has been launched.

Advice on mental health apps and technologies published

By Lee Peart 27 January 2026

Advice on using mental health apps and technologies has been published by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

Concern as UK loses WHO measles elimination status

By Lee Peart 27 January 2026

Concern has been voiced by health leaders following news the UK had lost its WHO measles elimination status.

NHS England's chief technology officer to step down

By Liz Wells 27 January 2026

Sonia Patel, chief technology officer (CTO) for NHS England is leaving to take up the role of interim Government chief technology officer for a fixed 12-month term.

AI and robot pilot to provide earlier detection of lung cancer

By Lee Peart 27 January 2026

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust is pioneering earlier lung cancer diagnosis through an AI and robot pilot.

eEnergy wins £0.7m LED lighting contract

By Lee Peart 27 January 2026

A £0.7m contract to deliver LED lighting to 18 GP surgeries is being delivered by eEnergy.

Trust stands down critical incident

By Lee Peart 26 January 2026

A critical incident at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust has been stood down after two days.

NHS SBS offers sustainable gas solutions

By Lee Peart 26 January 2026

A new enhanced framework agreement offers sustainable gas solutions for the NHS and wider public sector.

Sodexo appoints new Health & Care chief executive

By Liz Wells 26 January 2026

Rob Jepson has been appointed as chief executive for Sodexo UK & Ireland’s Health & Care business, with Philip Leigh leading on strategic projects across the region.

Local cycling facilities programme saves NHS £13.1m

By Liz Wells 26 January 2026

The Places to Ride programme - the largest investment in community cycling facilities launched in 2019 - saved the NHS £13.1m, new research reveals.