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NHS CONFEDERATION

BREAKING NEWS: NHS Confederation chief executive to stand down

By Liz Wells 01 September 2025

The chief executive of the NHS Confederation, Matthew Taylor, will stand down from the role in April 2026.

ICBS

BREAKING NEWS: ICBs appoints new cluster chairs

By Liz Wells 01 September 2025

ICBs have today (1 September) been unveiling their new cluster chairs.

DHSC

Government to combat flu outbreaks by removing red tape

By Liz Wells 01 September 2025

The government is to change prescribing regulations to ensure patients will get the flu medicines they need more quickly and at any time of the year.

REGULATION

Berkshire hospital rated outstanding by CQC

By Lee Peart 01 September 2025

Wexham Park Hospital in Slough, Berkshire has been upgraded from good to outstanding following a CQC inspection in February.

REGULATION

Trust receives improved CQC leadership rating

By Lee Peart 01 September 2025

Leadership at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has been upgraded from inadequate to good following a CQC inspection.

REGULATION

Hospital downgraded from outstanding to requires improvement

By Lee Peart 01 September 2025

East Surrey Hospital has been downgraded from outstanding to requires improvement following a CQC inspection.

DHSC

'Emergency package' call following record A&E summer

By Lee Peart 01 September 2025

The Liberal Democrats have called for an ‘emergency package’ for the NHS this winter after revealing record summer A&E demand.

COSMETIC PROCEDURES

MHRA crackdown on illegal 'Botox' after victims left seriously ill

By Liz Wells 01 September 2025

The MHRA’s Criminal Enforcement Unit has launched a number of criminal investigations following a spike in hospital admissions believed to be linked to the use of unlicensed botulinum toxin products.

IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON

AI stethoscope rolled out to 100 GP clinics to help diagnose heart failure

By Liz Wells 01 September 2025

GP clinics in London and Wales will receive an AI-powered tool as part of a trial to help improve the diagnosis of heart failure, which affects 2% of the UK population and consumes 4% of the NHS b...

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