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University Hospital Southampton chief executive to step down

By Liz Wells 21 January 2026

University Hospital Southampton chief executive, David French, is to step down after more than five years leading the organisation.

ESTATES

Royal Lancaster Infirmary to open maternity triage unit and bereavement suite

By Lee Peart 21 January 2026

A new maternity triage unit and bereavement suite is scheduled to open at Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI) at the end of March.

DHSC

'Horrifying' rise in one- to three-day A&E waits for over 65s

By Lee Peart 21 January 2026

Shocking analysis by Age UK has revealed over 100,000 instances of over 65s waiting between 24 hours and 72 hours in A&E.

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Scottish Government to invest over £2.4m to tackle gynaecological waiting times

By Liz Wells 21 January 2026

The Scottish Government has unveiled new plans to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040 and transform gynaecology services as part of the second phase of the Women’s Health Plan.

ESTATES

Work begins on West Sussex community diagnostic centre

By Lee Peart 21 January 2026

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (QVH) has begun on construction of a community diagnostic centre in East Grinstead, West Sussex backed by a £8.4m NHS England investment.

DRONES

London's NHS drone delivery network expands

By Liz Wells 21 January 2026

NHS drone delivery in London is entering its next phase, with urgent pathology samples set to be transported by zero-emission drones across south west London.

BASILDON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

GMC imposes conditions on anaesthetics at Basildon University Hospital

By Liz Wells 21 January 2026

The GMC has placed conditions on the anaesthetics training programme at Basildon University Hospital, part of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, following serious issues relating to patient ...

ESTATES

Consultation launched on relocation of Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

By Lee Peart 20 January 2026

A public consultation has been launched on the relocation of Mount Vernon Cancer Centre to a new, purpose-built facility next to Watford General Hospital.

SPENDING REVIEW

NHS to be scrutinised for inefficiencies and waste

By Liz Wells 20 January 2026

The NHS is to go under microscope as part of sweeping Government reviews into processes that duplicate work and how services are funded.

UNISON

Durham and Darlington health staff secure back pay settlements

By Liz Wells 20 January 2026

Hundreds of healthcare assistants at nine hospitals in the north east are finally set to receive up to £5,500 in back pay following a campaign to recover missing wages.