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Joint chair to drive partnership and innovation across Warwickshire trusts

By Liz Wells 07 January 2026

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust (GEH) and South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) have appointed Sue Whelan as joint chair.

Trust accused of 'expensive and dangerous mistake' over ambulances without enough airbags

By Liz Wells 07 January 2026

The GMB union has criticised the East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) after 28 new ambulances were discovered not to have passenger-side airbags.

South Wales health board welcomes new independent member

By Liz Wells 07 January 2026

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has welcomed Councillor Rhys Goode as a newly appointed independent member (local authority).

South Lanarkshire health and social care partnership names head of transformation and performance

By Liz Wells 07 January 2026

South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership has appointed Claire Kavanagh as head of transformation and performance.

Resident doctors strike in Scotland to cause 'substantial disruption'

By Liz Wells 07 January 2026

Strike action by resident doctors in Scotland will cause 'substantial disruption' and could 'bring about harm' if it goes ahead next week, health secretary Neil Gray has warned.

NICE recommends digital platforms to help patients manage their asthma

By Liz Wells 07 January 2026

People with asthma could benefit from digital tools on their phones or tablets to help them better manage their condition, new draft NICE guidance states.

Government aims to save thousands of lives with new road safety strategy

By Liz Wells 07 January 2026

The government has unveiled the first road safety strategy in more than a decade, which aims to save thousands of lives on the nation’s roads by tackling drink driving, improving training for young...

Chief executive to step down from West Yorkshire ICB

By Liz Wells 06 January 2026

Rob Webster is to step down from his role as chief executive of the West Yorkshire ICB to 'take a break and concentrate on my life outside the NHS’.

NHS Scotland waiting lists fall

By Liz Wells 06 January 2026

NHS Scotland long waits have fallen for the sixth consecutive month, with significant year-on-year increases in activity, new figures reveal.

Airedale Hospital workers to strike over pension inequality

By Liz Wells 06 January 2026

Nearly 200 essential staff at Airedale Hospital will take seven days of strike action in January in a fight for pension equality.