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Regulatory Innovation Office launches to speed up access to technologies

By Liz Wells 08 October 2024

New technologies, like AI for better treatments and drones delivering emergency supplies to all corners of the UK, could reach the public faster thanks to a dedicated new office that will reduce th...

NHS programme to reduce brain injury in childbirth trialled

By Liz Wells 08 October 2024

NHS maternity staff in England will take part in a new pilot programme to help reduce avoidable brain injuries in childbirth, the government has revealed.

Support and clarity for health leaders has 'potential' to boost nation's health

By Liz Wells 08 October 2024

Local directors of public health and other public health leaders in the NHS working with directors of population health in ICS’ have the potential to boost the nation’s health and curb health inequ...

CQC names new chief executive

By Liz Wells 07 October 2024

Sir Julian Hartley is to leave NHS Providers to take over as the next chief executive of the CQC.

Health Foundation names newest governor

By Liz Wells 07 October 2024

The Health Foundation has appointed Rachel Sylvester, political columnist at The Times, to its board of governors.

Most services back on track after cyber attack on London hospitals

By Liz Wells 07 October 2024

The final stages of recovery following the cyber attack on pathology services provider Synnovis in June are almost complete, which means nearly all services are now up and running.

UK Research and Innovation unveils £118m fund to boost cancer detection

By Liz Wells 07 October 2024

A raft of new UK-created therapies for cancer are to be trialled in the UK, offering faster diagnoses and better treatments, deploying innovative technologies and approaches, thanks new funding.

HPMA calls for 100 conversations to prevent harm from disciplinary processes

By Liz Wells 07 October 2024

The Healthcare People Management Association (HPMA) has called for 100 conversations to launch a campaign to prevent harm from disciplinary processes.

NHS rolls out free eyesight, hearing and dental checks at residential special schools

By Liz Wells 05 October 2024

Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in residential special schools and colleges across England are to be offered free NHS eyesight, hearing and dental checks.

Lincolnshire council to work with the NHS to build support for new GP surgery

By Liz Wells 04 October 2024

West Lindsey District Council has unanimously backed plans to improve access to health care across the district, prioritising the construction of a new GP surgery in Gainsborough.