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REGULATION

CQC launches consultation on healthcare assessment proposals

By Lee Peart 16 October 2025

A consultation on improving the assessment and rating of health and care providers has been launched by the CQC.

PREVENTION

Government campaign warns young people about deadly risks of taking drugs

By Liz Wells 16 October 2025

The government has launched a new campaign to alert young people to the dangers of ketamine, counterfeit medicines and adulterated THC vapes.

WORKFORCE

NMC proposes to consult on first fee increase in 10 years

By Liz Wells 16 October 2025

The governing body of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is to be asked to approve proposals to launch a public consultation on increasing its registration fee, with the proposed rise in the f...

'A system stretched to its limits' – stark picture of Wales healthcare revealed

By Lee Peart 16 October 2025

A ‘stark’ picture has been revealed of a healthcare system ‘stretched to its limits’ in Wales.

DIGITAL

UK's first AI scribe for patients is launched

By Liz Wells 16 October 2025

UK digital health innovator Aide Health has launched Mirror, the UK’s first AI-powered scribe for patients, tackling the widespread problem of medical advice being forgotten or misunderstood after ...

ESTATES

Leaders warn of 'deeply worrying' rise in NHS estate maintenance bill

By Lee Peart 16 October 2025

A 16% rise in the NHS estate maintenance bill has been described as ‘deeply worrying’ by health leaders.

WORKFORCE

Professional bodies demand end to attacks on overseas workforce

By Liz Wells 16 October 2025

Healthcare trade bodies have joined together to demand an end to attacks on overseas workers.

PREVENTATIVE

Government provides £80m funding boost for inactivity trailblazers

By Lee Peart 16 October 2025

An £80m funding boost to expand a scheme to support people back into the workplace has been announced.

Tools selected for next phase of MHRA's AI Airlock programme

By Liz Wells 16 October 2025

Seven emerging AI healthcare technologies have been selected for the second phase of the MHRA’s AI Airlock programme.

BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Strike called off as Blackpool NHS staff secure millions in back pay

By Liz Wells 16 October 2025

Hundreds of healthcare workers employed by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have suspended a walkout planned for next week in a row over unpaid wages.