New urology unit helps free up hospital beds
By Lee Peart 27 November 2025
A new urology unit is helping free up hospital beds at the Royal Stoke University Hospital.
Risk of spreading children's resources 'too thinly'
27 November 2025
The lack of a national strategy for children means there is a risk of resources being ‘spread too thinly’, the head of England’s children’s care chiefs has warned.
Budget: Government to fund SEND
By Heather Jameson 26 November 2025
Government will fully fund Special Educational Needs and Disabilities from 2028-29, cutting one of the biggest financial pressures on councils.
BREAKING NEWS: Over 100 neighbourhood health centres to launch by 2030
By Lee Peart 26 November 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that 120 of 250 new neighbourhood health centres will be operational by 2030.
Councils must be 'equal partner' in neighbourhood working, leader says
By Lee Peart 26 November 2025
Cllr Dr Wendy Taylor, chair of the Local Government Association (LGA) Health and Wellbeing Committee, has said councils must be ‘an equal partner’ in neighbourhood working.
Three people convicted for illegal online supply of medicines
By Lee Peart 26 November 2025
Three people have been convicted for their role in a multimillion-pound criminal network supplying controlled drugs and unauthorised medicines online.
Central Middlesex Hospital raised to good by CQC
By Lee Peart 26 November 2025
Central Middlesex Hospital has been raised to good overall by the CQC following an inspection of urgent and emergency care services at London North West University Healthcare (LNWH) NHS Trust.
Minimum Wage hike welcomed but chancellor urged to rule out PFI
By Lee Peart 26 November 2025
Unison has welcomed news of a rise in the National Minimum Wage but called on chancellor Rachel Reeves to rule out PFI style deals for healthcare in today’s Autumn Budget.
New surgical elective centre to help tackle waiting lists
By Lee Peart 26 November 2025
A new surgical elective centre (SEC) designed to tackle improve care and tackle waiting lists has reached a construction milestone.
Soft drink levy extended to protect children and improve health
By Liz Wells 25 November 2025
The government has announced an extension of the soft drinks industry levy to more high-sugar drinks, including milk-based drinks.
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