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Welsh health board selects new independent member for finance

By Liz Wells 15 October 2025

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has appointed Sir Paul Lambert as independent member for finance.

WHO warns about mental health and wellbeing of Europe's doctors and nurses

By Liz Wells 15 October 2025

Doctors and nurses in Europe are working in conditions that harm their mental health and wellbeing, a new survey reveals.

Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership selects head of hospitals and community care

By Liz Wells 15 October 2025

Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has appointed Caroline Robertson as head of hospitals and community care.

NIHR awards over £1.5m for technologies for children and young people's mental health

By Liz Wells 15 October 2025

The NIHR has awarded more than £1.5m of funding to 17 health technology projects aimed at reducing waiting times for children and young people in need of mental healthcare and support.

Improvements to be made to NHS Wales complaints system

By Liz Wells 15 October 2025

The NHS complaints process in Wales is to be 'significantly' strengthened after the Senedd approved new regulations.

Domestic recruitment and retention challenges persist in adult social care

By Liz Wells 14 October 2025

The adult social care sector in England continued to grow in 2024/25, but challenges in domestic recruitment and workforce sustainability remain, a new report reveals.

Picker welcomes new appointments to its board of trustees

By Liz Wells 14 October 2025

Health and social care charity Picker has made four new additions to its board of trustees.

Hundreds of newly-qualified nurses and midwives join Scottish health board

By Liz Wells 14 October 2025

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has welcomed more than 500 newly-qualified nurses and midwives in October.

Strike ballot planned for resident doctors in Scotland

By Liz Wells 14 October 2025

BMA Scotland is planning to ballot its resident doctor members on strike action after the Scottish Government ‘U-turned on a crucial commitment on pay’.

Scottish Government unveils plan to improve access to primary care

By Liz Wells 14 October 2025

The Scottish Government has unveiled plans for a network of 15 walk-in GP clinics to improve access to primary care.