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RCN demands urgent action from Welsh Government on nursing pay progression

By Liz Wells 27 February 2026

The RCN Wales Board is calling for the Welsh Government to act immediately to improve pay progression for nursing staff, warning that the country risks falling behind the rest of the UK.

MENTAL HEALTH

'Disconnect' found in specialist diabetes care for adults with mental health problems

By Lee Peart 27 February 2026

A ‘disconnect’ between mental health and specialist diabetes services has been identified in a new report by the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB).

PREVENTION

City of York Council set to expand smoke control area to improve air quality

By Liz Wells 27 February 2026

City of York Council is set to expand its Smoke Control Area (SCA) to cover the entire city, in a major step towards cleaner air and healthier communities.

REGULATION

Maternity services upgraded from requires improvement to good

By Lee Peart 27 February 2026

Maternity services at Worthing Hospital have been upgraded from requires improvement to good by the CQC.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Councils and ICB strengthen health and social care partnership

By Lee Peart 27 February 2026

A formal agreement to provide joined-up health and social care services in Lancashire and South Cumbria has been announced.

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Scottish Government funding aims to strengthen emergency response

By Liz Wells 27 February 2026

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney has announced a £2.5m investment to improve community capacity to respond to cardiac arrests through the purchase of up to 1,250 additional defibrillators ove...

REGULATION

Strategy to support patient safety investigations published

By Lee Peart 27 February 2026

A strategy to support patients safety investigations has been announced by HSSIB.

ESTATES

Government invests £4m in electrifying NHS fleet

By Lee Peart 27 February 2026

A £4m investment is being made in providing hundreds of electric vehicle charging sockets for NHS England.

PREVENTION

Norovirus cases high but returning to expected levels

By Lee Peart 27 February 2026

Norovirus cases remain high but are returning to expected levels, according to the UKHSA.

REGULATION

CAMHS service upgraded from requires improvement to good

By Lee Peart 27 February 2026

A child and adolescent mental health wards (CAMHS) service provided by Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has been upgraded from requires improvement to good by the CQC.