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Members appointed to NHS Golden Jubilee board

By Liz Wells 17 October 2025

David McClelland and Steve Plummer have been appointed as members of the NHS Golden Jubilee board.

Scottish university launches online AI course for health and social care practitioners

By Liz Wells 17 October 2025

Glasgow Caledonian University is offering a new online module designed to help health and social care professionals understand the impact of AI on their practice.

Government to tackle antisemitism and racism in NHS

By Liz Wells 17 October 2025

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has ordered an urgent review of antisemitism and all forms of racism in the NHS, as part of wider efforts to tackle discrimination in the health service.

Government campaign warns young people about deadly risks of taking drugs

By Liz Wells 16 October 2025

The government has launched a new campaign to alert young people to the dangers of ketamine, counterfeit medicines and adulterated THC vapes.

NMC proposes to consult on first fee increase in 10 years

By Liz Wells 16 October 2025

The governing body of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is to be asked to approve proposals to launch a public consultation on increasing its registration fee, with the proposed rise in the f...

UK's first AI scribe for patients is launched

By Liz Wells 16 October 2025

UK digital health innovator Aide Health has launched Mirror, the UK’s first AI-powered scribe for patients, tackling the widespread problem of medical advice being forgotten or misunderstood after ...

Professional bodies demand end to attacks on overseas workforce

By Liz Wells 16 October 2025

Healthcare trade bodies have joined together to demand an end to attacks on overseas workers.

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Tools selected for next phase of MHRA's AI Airlock programme

By Liz Wells 16 October 2025

Seven emerging AI healthcare technologies have been selected for the second phase of the MHRA’s AI Airlock programme.

Strike called off as Blackpool NHS staff secure millions in back pay

By Liz Wells 16 October 2025

Hundreds of healthcare workers employed by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have suspended a walkout planned for next week in a row over unpaid wages.

Unison appoints new national nursing officer

By Liz Wells 15 October 2025

Unison has appointed Louie Horne as national nursing officer, responsible for promoting and defending the interests of nursing staff for the union.