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Suffolk and North East Essex ICB launches AI cancer detection pilot

By Liz Wells 19 March 2026

Suffolk and North East Essex ICB has launched a pilot using AI to help identify people at risk of upper gastrointestinal cancers in north east Essex.

Streeting warned NHS technological revolution must not come at expense of staff

By Liz Wells 18 March 2026

Health Secretary Wes Streeting needs to pursue his digital transformation strategy for the NHS with great care, says the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM).

National agency set to transform social work in Scotland

By Liz Wells 18 March 2026

Scotland's National Social Work Agency (NSWA), a dedicated body to drive improvement and support social work workforce, has launched.

Legislation to make non-surgical procedures safer passed in Scotland

By Liz Wells 18 March 2026

The Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill, which regulates higher-risk cosmetic procedures such as Botox and fillers, has been passed.

Nottinghamshire trust selects new chief executive

By Liz Wells 18 March 2026

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Mark Axcell as its new chief executive.

Women's health hubs in every part of Wales

By Liz Wells 17 March 2026

A women’s health hub is now open in every health board area in Wales, bringing menopause, contraception and menstrual health services closer to home.

West Yorkshire ICB selects interim chief executive

By Liz Wells 17 March 2026

West Yorkshire ICB has appointed Jonathan Webb as interim chief executive.

Unions call on government to improve 'inadequate' NHS pay rise

By Liz Wells 17 March 2026

The government must improve on its inadequate 3.3% pay rise for NHS staff by putting significant extra funding into long-delayed pay restructure talks or the workforce crisis will continue to grow,...

UK makes Quantum leap  to help beat disease

By Liz Wells 17 March 2026

The UK Government has unveiled a new package of measures to become the first country in the world to roll out Quantum computers at scale.

Virtual treatment research brings benefits for eating disorder patients

By Liz Wells 16 March 2026

Virtual treatment for people with severe eating disorders can prevent inpatient admissions and support recovery after hospital, new research reveals.