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NHS England deploys new ambulances to boost winter response

By Liz Wells 02 January 2026

More than 500 new ambulances are being deployed in England to cut response times for patients in every region.

NHS 'far from complacent' despite drop in flu admissions

By Liz Wells 02 January 2026

The number of people in hospital with flu dropped off during Christmas week, but England’s top doctor has warned that the NHS is ‘far from complacent’ during cold snap.

Sussex trust appoints new chief executive

By Liz Wells 15 December 2025

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Dr Andy Heeps as its new chief executive.

BREAKING NEWS: Resident doctors in England vote to reject Government offer

By Liz Wells 15 December 2025

Resident doctors in England have 'overwhelmingly' voted to reject the Government's new offer on jobs and go ahead with strike action later this week.

Moorfields selects new chief nurse

By Liz Wells 15 December 2025

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Simmi Naidu as its new chief nurse and executive director of allied professionals.

BMA

BMA staff escalate pay dispute after 'disappointing' pay offer

By Liz Wells 15 December 2025

Staff at the BMA have escalated their dispute with their employer following a ‘disappointing’ revised pay offer.

BMA

BMA set to announce whether resident doctors will strike

By Liz Wells 15 December 2025

NHS leaders are set to find out whether resident doctors, who make up to half the medical workforce, will be going out on strike later this week.

GPS

Welsh Government to make major investment in general practice

By Liz Wells 12 December 2025

More than £41m extra will be invested into general practice this year as part of a deal struck between the Welsh Government and GPs.

AI

Partnership to explore the role of AI in mental health services

By Liz Wells 12 December 2025

NHS Confederation’s Mental Health Network is working with AI supplier Limbic to explore how the technology can be safely and effectively adopted across mental health services.

Libraries deliver millions in value through support for mental health and wellbeing

By Liz Wells 12 December 2025

Public libraries deliver millions in value by supporting mental health and wellbeing, particularly among older people, new research reveals.