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Government sets out new cyber laws to protect public services

By Liz Wells 01 April 2025

The government has set out the scope of its Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, which will introduce new cyber laws to protect public services and safeguard the UK economy.

Digital care model could save NHS over £360m annually, whitepaper shows

By Liz Wells 01 April 2025

A digitally-enabled model of care in care homes could improve outcomes, reduce hospital admissions, and save the NHS more than £360m annually, new research reveals.

Resident doctors reach agreement on additional hours worked and safe working practices

By Liz Wells 01 April 2025

Resident doctors in England have agreed reforms to additional hours worked and safe working practices in NHS hospitals, bringing to an end a dispute with Government over lack of progress with this ...

Pritchard marks last day as head of NHS England

By Liz Wells 31 March 2025

Amanda Pritchard steps down as chief executive of NHS England today (31 March).

AI-powered respiratory diagnostics set to transform NHS lung care

By Liz Wells 31 March 2025

The NHS is to introduce N-Tidal Diagnose, an AI-powered test that is set to transform the way serious lung conditions are detected and managed, from April 2025.

Suffolk and North East Essex ICB confirms job cuts

By Liz Wells 31 March 2025

Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board (SNEE ICB) is to reduce its workforce by 468 across West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust and East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust (ESNEFT).

Pharmacies to launch new services under record funding deal

By Liz Wells 31 March 2025

DHSC has agreed a new funding deal with Community Pharmacy England worth an extra £617m over two years after a six-week consultation.

AI could help identify abnormalities in unborn babies quicker

By Liz Wells 28 March 2025

AI-assisted pregnancy scans are almost twice as quick and will help improve patient care, new research reveals.

Scotland's GP plan 'failing to deliver'

By Liz Wells 27 March 2025

The Scottish Government's agreement with GPs to improve general practice has failed to deliver on several of its commitments, new research reveals.

Real Living Wage reaches health and social care milestone

By Liz Wells 27 March 2025

There are now more than 1,000 health and social care employers across the UK who are committed to paying their workers the real Living Wage.