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Widespread digitisation of consenting process could 'bring multiple benefits'

By Liz Wells 11 June 2025

Switching from paper forms to digital consent could bring big benefits to patients, improve safety and increase productivity if adopted more widely across the NHS, a new study reveals.

TECHNOLOGY

NHS red tape blitz delivers new cancer treatment

By Liz Wells 11 June 2025

NHS patients will be the first in Europe to benefit from a non-invasive liver cancer treatment, as the Government slashes red tape and drives innovation.

AMBULANCE STAFF

Paramedics to be better protected from racial abuse

By Liz Wells 11 June 2025

The government is set to introduce new laws to protect emergency workers from racial and religious abuse when making house calls.

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

Nottingham trust plans to cut 430 jobs this financial year

By Liz Wells 11 June 2025

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is set to reduce staff numbers by at least 430 this financial year, as it looks to make 'significant financial savings'.

NHS ENGLAND

Millions to benefit from NHS robot drive

By Liz Wells 11 June 2025

Millions of patients will benefit from NHS robotic surgery over the next decade as part of plans to cut waiting times.

ESTATES

Comelit-PAC delivers security solution for Blackpool Victoria Hospital

By Lee Peart 10 June 2025

Comelit-PAC has upgraded access control infrastructure at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

PREVENTION

Parents advised to restrict shop-bought baby food

By Liz Wells 10 June 2025

Parents should not rely on shop-bought baby food pouches as everyday meals, according to new government guidance.

KEIR STARMER

Prime Minister appoints new expert adviser on health

By Liz Wells 10 June 2025

Axel Heitmueller has been appointed as the Prime Minister’s Expert Adviser on Health.

WORKFORCE

Healthcare services provider goes into administration

By Lee Peart 10 June 2025

Healthcare services provider Totally Plc has appointed administrators and sold its NHS services to PHL Group.

NICE

NICE updates guideline for early-stage chronic heart failure

By Liz Wells 10 June 2025

NICE has updated its draft guidance on the medical treatment of early-stage chronic heart failure, which could help prevent 3,000 deaths and 5,500 hospital admissions in England.