Government rules out MPs' health visitors and vaccination recommendations
By Lee Peart 23 April 2026MPs’ calls for a health visitor recruitment target and a new vaccinations strategy have been ruled out by the Government.
New clinical standards have been set by the NHS to reduce avoidable deaths and prevent future tragedies.
News Agenda for Change pay structure reform negotiations will begin this month has been welcomed by workforce leaders.
The withdrawal of a GP target to cut hospital referrals has been welcomed by the BMA.
A voluntary redundancy scheme has been launched by Torbay Hospital as it seeks to balance its books.
James Sumner, chief executive of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, has announced he is stepping down in the coming months.
St Mary’s Hospital site in Paddington has gained planning approval for a research and public engagement centre.
Care will be further connected across south east London after Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust signed an electronic health record (EHR) contract with Epic in February 2026.
Council chief executives have called for an urgent rethink of how funds like the Better Care Fund are structured, governed and deployed.
MPs’ calls for a health visitor recruitment target and a new vaccinations strategy have been ruled out by the Government.
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