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NIHR

NIHR funding to tackle inequalities in cardiovascular disease

By Liz Wells 03 March 2026

NIHR is investing £50m into supporting new research into tackling inequalities in cardiovascular disease.

REGULATION

Detox and rehab service rated good by CQC

By Lee Peart 03 March 2026

Residential detox and rehabilitation service, Passmores House, has been rated good by the CQC.

REGULATION

GMC removes Weston General Hospital from enhanced monitoring

By Liz Wells 03 March 2026

The GMC has lifted the enhanced monitoring status of the medicine departments at Weston General Hospital after the longstanding issues with the quality of trainee supervision and support were addre...

NHS PROVIDERS

BREAKING NEWS: Name of merged NHS Providers and NHS Confederation body revealed

By Lee Peart 03 March 2026

The NHS Alliance is the new name of the national membership organisation created from the merger of NHS Providers and NHS Confederation in January.

DHSC

Health minister steps down to continue cancer treatment

By Liz Wells 03 March 2026

Public health and prevention minister Ashley Dalton has stepped down while she continues to undergo cancer treatment.

GOVERNANCE

Electiva launches Patient Charter

By Lee Peart 03 March 2026

Private healthcare provider Electiva Healthcare Group has unveiled a new Patient Charter and strengthened clinical governance framework.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

'Inconsistent' and 'variable': mixed review for SEND services

By Lee Peart 03 March 2026

SEND services in Sunderland have been described as ‘inconsistent’ and ‘variable’ by regulators.

Private hospital admissions rise to record levels

By Lee Peart 03 March 2026

Private hospital admissions rose 1% year-on-year in the third quarter (July to September) 2025 to a record for that time of year.

DIGITAL

Communication framework to help tackle £1.2bn DNA costs

By Lee Peart 03 March 2026

A communication framework has been launched to help the NHS tackle its £1.2bn annual did not attend (DNA) costs.

HEALTH INEQUALITIES

Black women face 'major barriers' to menopause support

By Liz Wells 02 March 2026

Black women in the UK are entering menopause severely under informed, under supported, and often dismissed by healthcare professionals, new research reveals.