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Maternity support workers in Wales secure 'fairer' pay deal

By Liz Wells 25 November 2025

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Cymru is celebrating a deal that will bring pay rises for maternity support workers (MSWs) in Wales.

World-first platform determines whether AI algorithms are fit for NHS use

By Liz Wells 25 November 2025

Researchers from across London have developed the first real-world head-to-head testing platform to determine whether commercial AI algorithms are fit for NHS use to detect disease in a fair, equit...

North East London ICB appoints new chief executive

By Liz Wells 25 November 2025

NHS North East London ICB has appointed Dr Nnenna Osuji as its new chief executive.

Personalised 'living drug' for aggressive leukaemia to become available on NHS

By Liz Wells 25 November 2025

An immunotherapy for patients with an aggressive form of leukaemia is to be made available on the NHS after 77% of patients went into remission during trials.

Chancellor urged to provide 'hope' for patients and NHS staff in Budget

By Liz Wells 24 November 2025

This week’s Budget must ‘give hope’ that the NHS can be turned around and deliver new investment in nursing to transform care of patients, the RCN says.

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GPs urge Streeting to commit to train, recruit and retain numbers needed to deliver safe care

By Liz Wells 24 November 2025

The Royal College of GPs is warning that decades of chronic underfunding have left GP practices struggling to increase their GPs numbers, even as patient numbers grow and need for GP care and servi...

Scottish Government unveils funding for technology for diabetes patients

By Liz Wells 24 November 2025

The Scottish Government is to invest an additional £6.9m to ensure 2,500 people living with type 1 diabetes receive access to the latest technologies to help prevent serious health complications.

NHS maintained almost all care for patients during doctors' strike

By Liz Wells 24 November 2025

The NHS managed to keep more than 95% of planned elective activity going ahead during recent strike action by resident doctors, surpassing the 93% protected during action in July, new data reveals.

Completing the loop

By Liz Wells 24 November 2025

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals and digital health firm QuestPrehab are trialling digital prehabilitation to support patients before and after surgery.

Nursing cadets explore future healthcare careers

By Liz Wells 24 November 2025

The King’s Nursing Cadet Programme runs at selected locations across the UK