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Alder Hey operating as normal amid ransomware claims

By Liz Wells 02 December 2024

Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust says its services are ‘operating as normal’ amid ransomware claims.

Scottish Government unveils additional investment in general practice

By Liz Wells 29 November 2024

The Scottish Government is to invent an additional £13.6m in general practice, health secretary Neil Gray has announced.

Government to introduce Men's Health Strategy

By Liz Wells 29 November 2024

Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has unveiled plans for a Men’s Health Strategy.

GP appointments hit record-breaking high

By Liz Wells 28 November 2024

The number of appointments in general practice in England hit a record-breaking high of 41.3 million in October, 3 million more than the previous record in October 2023, new data reveals.

West Yorkshire ICB names new non-executive member

By Liz Wells 28 November 2024

West Yorkshire ICB has appointed Professor Nadira Mirza as its new non-executive member for citizens and future generations.

Long-serving NHS Gloucestershire chief executive to retire

By Liz Wells 28 November 2024

Mary Hutton, chief executive of NHS Gloucestershire ICB, is to retire in spring 2025 after 14 years.

GMC

UK risks 'sleepwalking' into a waste of doctors' skills

By Liz Wells 28 November 2024

The UK risks wasting the talents of tens of thousands of overlooked and undervalued doctors, to the detriment of patient care, General Medical Council (GMC) chief executive Charlie Massey warns in ...

Southampton hospital porter strike suspended

By Liz Wells 28 November 2024

Scheduled strikes by more than 60 Southampton hospital porters have been suspended after last-ditch talks.

CQC

CQC chair will not seek reappointment

By Liz Wells 28 November 2024

Ian Dilks, chair of the CQC, has confirmed that he will not be seeking reappointment when his three-year term ends on 31 March 2025.

Tobacco and Vapes Bill backed by MPs

By Liz Wells 27 November 2024

MPs have voted in favour of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, bringing a UK smoking ban and stricter vape regulations one step closer.