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Patients warned about filming NHS medical care

By Liz Wells 17 June 2025

Patients who video their medical treatment for social media risk publicising medical information and compromising their own treatment, says Society of Radiographers (SoR).

Surge in youth awareness of nicotine pouches

By Liz Wells 17 June 2025

Awareness of nicotine pouches grew between 2024 and 2025 among under-18s in Great Britain, spiking from 38% to 43%, new research reveals.

Ambulance 999 call handlers quitting amid burnout and pressure

By Liz Wells 17 June 2025

NHS 999 staff are quitting and suffering burnout due to the relentless pressure of calls, new data reveals.

Northern Ireland welcomes new chief digital information officer

By Liz Wells 16 June 2025

Northern Ireland’s Department of Health has appointed Dr Paul Rice as chief digital information officer (CDIO).

Medical device regulation comes into force

By Liz Wells 16 June 2025

A reform of how medical devices are regulated in Great Britain takes effect from today (16 June), as part of MHRA's broader transformation of the UK’s medical device regulatory framework.

NHS staff receive King's Birthday Honours

By Liz Wells 16 June 2025

NHS staff involved in the response to the Southport knife attack are among those recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours list.

Technology boosting performance, NHS ConfedExpo hears

By Liz Wells 13 June 2025

More than 120 NHS trusts and 41 ICBS have signed up to the Federated Data Platform (FDP), which enables NHS organisations to bring together operational data.

Streeting outlines ambitious NHS transformation plans

By Liz Wells 13 June 2025

Wes Streeting, health and social care secretary has highlighted how difficult the road ahead will be for the health service at NHS ConfedExpo 2025 in Manchester.

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB chief executive to retire after over 50 years' service

By Liz Wells 11 June 2025

Stephen Eames, the chief executive of NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB has announced his intention to retire at the end of June, after more than 50 years' service in the NHS.

Guy's and St Thomas' collaborates with leading AI companies

By Liz Wells 11 June 2025

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust has partnered with leading AI companies to launch the Proactive & Accessible Transformation of Healthcare (PATH) initiative.