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Children's tooth decay an 'avoidable public health failure' – top surgeon

By Lee Peart 24 September 2026

New NHS England figures paint a stark picture of children’s oral health in England and highlight the urgent need for better prevention and improved access to NHS dental care.

WORKFORCE

Health student harassment and sexual misconduct initiative

By Lee Peart 24 September 2026

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Leeds have formed a joint initiative on preventing, identifying and responding to harassment and sexual misconduct affecting t...

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS

BREAKING NEWS: County Durham and Darlington extends breast services review

By Lee Peart 24 September 2026

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has agreed to extend its review of breast services back to 2015.

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Adult social care complaints up 22%

By William Eichler 24 September 2026

Complaints about adult social care in England rose 22% last year, according to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO).

POCDOC

Partnership connects cardiovascular screening with treatment pathways

By Lee Peart 24 September 2026

Digital diagnostics company, PocDoc, has partnered with analytics, technology and clinical research services provider, IQVIA, to identify cardiovascular risk at scale and create more connected path...

PREVENTION

Public health team leads investigation into high infant mortality rate

By Lee Peart 24 September 2026

Public health workers at Warwickshire County Council are leading research into high infant mortality rates in Rugby.

KENT AND MEDWAY MENTAL HEALTH TRUST

Kent and Medway publishes Quality Improvement Plan

By Lee Peart 24 September 2026

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has published its new Quality Improvement Plan, building on over 200 improvements over the past year.

DIGITAL

Trust apologises for accident loss of maternity data

By Lee Peart 23 September 2026

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust has apologised after announcing the accidental loss of maternity data during routine technical work.

WORKFORCE

NHS North West regional chief pharmacist Karen O'Brien retires

By Lee Peart 23 September 2026

NHS North West regional chief pharmacist Karen O’Brien retires next week after a 51-year career.

WORKFORCE

Queen Victoria Hospital announces new leadership as part of group partnership

By Lee Peart 23 September 2026

Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH) has announced new leadership after it joined a strategic partnership between Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (ASPH) and Royal Surrey NHS Foundati...