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Genetic test can diagnose brain tumours in as little as two hours

By Liz Wells 21 May 2025

Scientists at the University of Nottingham and clinicians at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) have developed an ultra-rapid method of genetically diagnosing brain tumours that will c...

West Yorkshire ICB appoints acting chair

By Liz Wells 21 May 2025

NHS England has confirmed their support for Professor Nadira Mirza to be the NHS West Yorkshire ICB’s acting chair for six months.

GP unemployment crisis set to deepen, warns BMA

By Liz Wells 20 May 2025

The BMA has warned Wes Streeting, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, that as many as a thousand new GPs could be jobless when they qualify later this summer.

Follow Scotland's lead with direct pay talks, urges Unison

By Liz Wells 20 May 2025

Unison is calling on health secretary Wes Streeting to follow Scotland’s lead and hold direct pay talks.

St George's, Epsom and St Helier Hospital Group's new EPR goes live

By Liz Wells 20 May 2025

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospitals has introduced a new groupwide electronic patient record system.

Welsh government seeks views on healthy food for primary schools

By Liz Wells 20 May 2025

The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on proposals that will see primary school menus increase fruit and vegetables, limit sugary desserts and fried foods, in line with UK dietary guidel...

Northern Ireland health minister imposes disputed financial package on GPs

By Liz Wells 19 May 2025

Northern Ireland Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has imposed a disputed financial package on the country’s GPs after they rejected a deal last week.

Shropshire trusts seek shared chief executive

By Liz Wells 19 May 2025

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust and The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust are seeking to appoint a shared chief executive.

Lib Dems urge action on care visas

By Liz Wells 19 May 2025

Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has urged the Government to allow social care providers to extend care workers’ visas without facing ‘crippling’ Home Office fees, to avoid making the crisis in soc...

NHS England and DHSC introduce Cyber Security Charter

By Liz Wells 19 May 2025

NHS England has written an open letter to all current, prospective and aspiring suppliers to the NHS, introducing a new Cyber Security Charter.