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Stronger protections and support for school children with allergies and medical conditions

By Liz Wells 05 March 2026

Life-saving allergy pens must be stocked by schools for the first time under new government plans.

CMA launches review of private dentistry

By Liz Wells 05 March 2026

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a review of the £8bn private dentistry, looking at both essential care and cosmetic treatments, to ensure it is working well for UK consumers.

King's appoints new chief executive

By Liz Wells 05 March 2026

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Matthew Trainer as its new chief executive.

Scottish Government launches new body to drive transformation across health and social care

By Liz Wells 04 March 2026

The Scottish Government has announced that a new body to drive transformation across the health and care system and the wider public sector will be established on 1 April 2026.

Improving menstrual health 'must be prioritised' in Women's Health Strategy and wider NHS reforms

By Liz Wells 04 March 2026

Women’s health is not being sufficiently prioritised in the Government’s system-wide NHS reforms, a new report warns.

NHS Employers unveils new director of pay, reward and employment relations

By Liz Wells 04 March 2026

NHS Employers has appointed Oonagh Monkhouse as director of pay, reward and employment relations.

Public backs new NHS App functions

By Liz Wells 04 March 2026

The public backs most of the proposed new functions for the NHS App, new research reveals.

Life-changing drug identified for children with rare epilepsy

By Liz Wells 04 March 2026

A new experimental treatment for children with a hard-to-treat form of epilepsy is safe and can reduce seizures dramatically, the findings of a UCL and Great Ormond Street Hospital-led internationa...

DHSC makes new appointment

By Liz Wells 03 March 2026

Sharon Hodgson has been appointed as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the DHSC.

Fuel poverty scheme linked to reduction in GP appointments

By Liz Wells 03 March 2026

A scheme to reduce the impact of fuel poverty on vulnerable people has been linked to a near 10% reduction in GP appointments, a new report reveals.