Business rates rise will push pharmacies to 'brink of collapse'
By Liz Wells 15 January 2026
The rise in business rates will push many pharmacies to the 'brink of collapse’ if it goes ahead in April, the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) warned chancellor Rachel Reeves.
Midlands trust introduces x-rays at home
By Liz Wells 14 January 2026
Patients in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire are set to benefit from X-Ray at Home service, designed to reduce unnecessary visits to University Hospitals North Midlands’ (UHNM) A&E Department.
Shared Lives charity supports almost 10,000 people in UK
By Lee Peart 14 January 2026
Home care charity, Shared Lives, supports 10,000 people through personalised, relationship-based care, new data has revealed.
Medical health club brings fitness facilities and GP access under one roof
By Lee Peart 13 January 2026
A new innovation in preventative care offers fitness facilities and GP access under one roof.
GP practice upgraded from good to outstanding
By Lee Peart 13 January 2026
West Rainton Surgery in Houghton le Spring, County Durham has been upgraded from good to outstanding following an inspection by the CQC in October.
Scottish Budget set to focus on NHS
By Liz Wells 12 January 2026
The Scottish Budget for the coming financial year will focus on public priorities, such as driving down NHS waiting lists, finance secretary Shona Robison has said.
Government announces £50m boost to Disabled Facilities Grant
By Lee Peart 12 January 2026
An additional £50m for the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) has been announced by the Government.
Pharmacies call to be included in business rates backtrack
By Liz Wells 09 January 2026
Pharmacies are urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to stop the looming increases to business rates for them, as well as pubs.
Neighbourhood shift could flounder without workforce investment, MPs say
By Lee Peart 08 January 2026
MPs have warned the shift to neighbourhood health could founder without strengthening the workforce.
Allied acquires Jhoots pharmacies
By Liz Wells 06 January 2026
Allied Pharmacies has acquired 68 Jhoots pharmacies across the UK.
Nine common conditions to be prioritised for NHS Online
By Lee Peart 06 January 2026
Nine common conditions, including menopause and prostate problems, are to be prioritised for the NHS Online service.
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