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Interim chair appointed by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals

By Liz Wells 01 October 2025

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has chosen Mark Bailey as interim chair.

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BREAKING NEWS: GPs enter dispute with Government over online consultations

By Liz Wells 01 October 2025

The BMA has entered dispute with the Government over its requirement that doctors' surgeries keep online consultation tools running throughout the day and GPs are now working under protest.

Charity calls for mass mobilisation of volunteers to support NHS

By Liz Wells 01 October 2025

Charity Helpforce is calling for the biggest health volunteering recruitment drive since the pandemic, with a focus on mobilising young adults.

West Midlands ICB unveils new chief executive

By Liz Wells 01 October 2025

David Melbourne has been appointed as the chief executive of the new Birmingham, Black Country and Solihull ICB cluster.

GP surgeries introduce online booking

By Liz Wells 01 October 2025

GP surgeries are required, from today (1 October), to keep their online consultation tools running throughout the day.

Facilities staff at London mental health centre escalate strike action

By Liz Wells 01 October 2025

Dozens of facilities staff at Newham Centre for Mental Health, in London, have launched further strike action over pay and conditions.

Thomas appointed to lead new 'Central East' ICB cluster

By Liz Wells 30 September 2025

Jan Thomas has been appointed as the chief executive of the ‘Central East’ ICB cluster.

Veteran NHS leader Hopkins to retire after 40-year career

By Liz Wells 30 September 2025

Matthew Hopkins, chief executive of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, has announced his retirement after a distinguished 40-year career in the NHS.

Higman chosen as chief executive of south west ICB cluster

By Liz Wells 30 September 2025

Jonathan Higman has been selected as the chief executive of the new ICB cluster across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB, Dorset ICB and Somerset ICB.

Government unveils £500m Fair Pay Agreement for care workers

By Liz Wells 30 September 2025

The Government is to invest £500m in the first Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care workers across England.