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Restless for change

By Liz Wells 27 October 2025

Speakers, exhibitors and visitors at this year’s HETT show in London expressed a desire for policy, commitment, and innovation to bring about transformative change.

NHS hospitals trial 15-minute blood test for life-threatening conditions in children

By Liz Wells 27 October 2025

A 15-minute blood test, which can fast-track the diagnosis of children with potentially life-threatening conditions, is being trialled by the NHS this winter.

Swansea Bay health workers secure back pay deal

By Liz Wells 27 October 2025

Swansea Bay University Health Board has agreed a deal to settle a long-running dispute with more than 1,000 healthcare support workers.

RCN reports surge in members facing racist abuse

By Liz Wells 27 October 2025

The RCN has reported a 55% increase in racism complaints from its members in three years, with its advice line receiving three calls a day from global majority nursing staff from across the UK.

North East trust appoints new interim chair

By Liz Wells 27 October 2025

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) has appointed Alison Marshall as interim chair.

Government will not be 'held to ransom' by striking doctors, says Streeting

By Liz Wells 27 October 2025

Health secretary Wes Streeting says the government will not 'be held to ransom' by striking doctors.

Stopping non-essential wood burning could save NHS over £54m annually

By Liz Wells 24 October 2025

Stopping non-essential wood burning in UK homes could help save the NHS millions of pounds and prevent thousands of deaths, new research reveals.

England's leading doctors set out medical training recommendations

By Liz Wells 24 October 2025

Recommendations to improve postgraduate medical training have been set out by two of England’s leading doctors.

Deprived areas 'worst hit' by pharmacy closures

By Liz Wells 24 October 2025

Deprived council areas have been disproportionately impacted by pharmacy closures in the past three years, new research reveals.

Resident doctors announce new strike action in England

By Liz Wells 23 October 2025

Resident doctors in England have announced new strike dates for November after failing to reach an agreement with the government on jobs or pay.