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One million NHS staff to benefit from new support measures

By Liz Wells 09 April 2025

Health and Social Care Secretary, Wes Streeting, has unveiled a comprehensive support package to tackle violence and improve the working lives of NHS staff.

NICE aims to transform rehabilitation for millions with long-term neurological conditions

By Liz Wells 09 April 2025

NICE has published draft guideline that aims to address 'inconsistent access to vital rehabilitation services' faced by millions of people living with long-term neurological conditions across England.

East of England trust reduces use of private ambulances

By Liz Wells 09 April 2025

East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) has confirmed it is to reduce its use of private ambulance providers.

Study examines public perceptions of AI in healthcare

By Liz Wells 09 April 2025

Most people support AI’s role in medicine, but draw a clear line - AI should assist, not replace doctors, new research reveals.

Research to tackle challenges facing NHS and care workforce

By Liz Wells 09 April 2025

NIHR is to invest £24m into five Workforce Research Partnerships (WRPs) that will develop and test innovations to improve the quality of health and social care services by improving staff retention...

UK digital health company launches innovation fund for ICS

By Liz Wells 09 April 2025

Digital health coaching service Holly Health has launched a £320,000 Prevention Innovation Fund, offering up to four ICS or equivalents in Scotland and Wales up to £80,000 credit towards deploying ...

Scottish government makes two-year pay offer to Agenda for Change staff

By Liz Wells 08 April 2025

Nurses, midwives and other healthcare staff across Scotland have been offered a pay increase of 8% over two years, Scotland's health secretary Neil Gray has announced.

Dals appoints marketing and sales director

By Liz Wells 08 April 2025

Language service provider Dals, formerly DA Languages, has appointed Jon Burke as its group marketing and sales director.

Over 1,000 GPs recruited since October

By Liz Wells 08 April 2025

An extra 1,503 GPs have been recruited since 1 October, the DHSC has revealed.

Overhaul of funding models needed to drive telecare take-up, report finds

By Liz Wells 08 April 2025

UK policymakers must learn from international approaches to move from crisis-driven to proactive and preventative care models, according to a new report.