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ESTATES

NHS to open 159 new mental health centres across England

By Paul Day 07 August 2026

People experiencing mental health problems will be able to access earlier support closer to home under a £343 million expansion of NHS services across England.

PREVENTION

Dementia driving NHS bed crisis, report warns

By Paul Day 05 August 2026

One in six hospital beds across the UK is now occupied by a person living with dementia, costing taxpayers an estimated £2.8 billion each year, according to a major new report.

WORKFORCE

NHS Trust admits inaccurate patient records after coroner's criticism

By Paul Day 04 August 2026

North London NHS Foundation Trust has apologised after admitting patient observation records were inaccurate, following a coroner's warning that misleading evidence could undermine confidence in patient care.

PREVENTION

New £72m institute launched to transform obesity research and treatment

By Paul Day 03 August 2026

A major new £72 million research institute has been launched to improve understanding of obesity, develop more effective treatments and help tackle one of the UK's biggest public health challenges.

ESTATES

NHS signs long-term partnerships to deliver next generation of hospitals

By Paul Day 31 July 2026

The NHS has signed a series of long-term partnerships with construction firms to deliver the next phase of the New Hospital Programme, marking a significant step towards building a new generation of hospitals across England.

WORKFORCE

Elaine Baylis QPM appointed new Chair of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

By Paul Day 30 July 2026

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has appointed Elaine Baylis QPM as its new Chair, bringing more than four decades of public service experience, including 15 years working in the NHS.

WORKFORCE

Government launches consultation on protecting the title 'nurse'

By Paul Day 30 July 2026

The government has launched a consultation on plans to make it a criminal offence for unqualified people to describe themselves as nurses, as part of a wider effort to protect patients and tackle the misuse of trusted professional titles.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Scottish Government announces £90m to tackle NHS waiting lists

By Paul Day 29 July 2026

The Scottish Government has announced an additional £90 million to help reduce long waits for NHS treatment, with the funding aimed at increasing outpatient appointments and planned operations across the country.

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