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Early cancer diagnosis in England reaches highest ever level

By Liz Wells 02 January 2025

The proportion of patients being diagnosed with cancer at an early stage in England has risen to its highest ever level, new data reveals.

Record numbers complete NHS Couch to 5K app

By Liz Wells 31 December 2024

Record numbers of people numbers complete NHS Couch to 5K app in 2024, new data reveals.

App to improve maternity care in Wales

By Liz Wells 30 December 2024

Pregnant women will benefit from better maternity care as a new app and electronic health record system is rolled out across Wales.

North Bristol NHS Trust helps dozens of people access careers

By Liz Wells 30 December 2024

North Bristol NHS Trust is providing mentoring, training and practical support to more than 130 people in the Bristol area to help them find work as part of its Commitment to Our Community programme. 

NHS staff recognised in 2025 New Year honours list

By Liz Wells 30 December 2024

Nurses, doctors and surgeons are among dozens of NHS staff on the 2025 New Year Honour list.

NHS tackles problem gambling amid growing demand

By Liz Wells 27 December 2024

The NHS in England is facing an 'uphill battle' with demand for gambling addiction help more than doubling since last year.

Southampton hospital porters secure agreement to end 'bullying' dispute

By Liz Wells 23 December 2024

Planned strike action by porters employed at University Hospital Southampton has been suspended after the workers accepted wide-ranging proposals to 'end bullying and harassment' dispute.

Welsh firm developing rapid diagnostic test for prostate cancer

By Liz Wells 19 December 2024

Valley Diagnostics, based in Cardiff, is developing a test that could detect prostate cancer more quickly and with greater accuracy.

Lewisham and Greenwich hospital staff secure pay increase

By Liz Wells 19 December 2024

​The threat of further strikes at hospitals in Lewisham and Greenwich has been lifted after healthcare staff secured a salary increase and a deal on back pay.

Synnovis strike dates suspended for talks

By Liz Wells 18 December 2024

The remaining three days of strike action at privatised pathology lab, Synnovis, have been suspended while talks between Unite and Synnovis continue.