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Almost half of people do not think 10-Year Plan will boost NHS access

By Liz Wells 21 July 2025

Almost half of people think the Government's 10-Year Health Plan will have no difference, or make it harder to get a GP appointment, a new survey shows.

Healthcare professionals doubt NHS' ability to provide ongoing care for weight loss jabs

By Liz Wells 21 July 2025

More than 90% of healthcare professionals doubt the NHS can provide safe, ongoing care for patients on weight loss jabs, new research reveals.

North Cumbria's chief to take interim leadership role at Humber trust

By Liz Wells 21 July 2025

North Cumbria Integrated Care (NCIC) NHS Foundation Trust’s chief executive, Lyn Simpson, is to take on a temporary role as acting chief executive of the Humber Health Partnership to help support i...

Managers who commit serious misconduct to be banned from NHS

By Liz Wells 21 July 2025

NHS managers who commit serious misconduct, including silencing whistleblowers, will be banned from working in other senior health service roles, the government has confirmed.

Weight of the world

By Liz Wells 21 July 2025

Westminster Health Forum’s latest webinar examined the way forward for developing effective weight management, care and prevention strategies.

Government launches Good Food Cycle to transform Britain's food system

By Liz Wells 21 July 2025

The Government has unveiled its new Good Food Cycle framework, which aims to drive a generational change in the nation’s relationship with food.  

Norfolk hospital achieves teaching status

By Liz Wells 18 July 2025

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital has completed the quality assurance process to become a designated teaching hospital.

Cheshire and Merseyside ICB chair to retire

By Liz Wells 18 July 2025

Raj Jain, chair of NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB, is to retire in October 2025.

Food watchdog issues summer slushie warning

By Liz Wells 18 July 2025

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revised industry guidance on slush ice drinks containing glycerol, which when consumed in large quantities over a short time, pose serious health risks to young ...

Striking East Lancashire NHS cleaners continue walkout over pay

By Liz Wells 18 July 2025

NHS cleaning staff in East Lancashire are walking out for a further day today (18 July) in a dispute over being ‘routinely underpaid’.