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Rehab units to return to acute use as part of shift to community care

By Lee Peart 25 September 2025

Rehabilitation and recovery units at the Royal Shrewsbury and Princess Royal hospitals will close and return to acute use as part of a shift to community care.

PRIMARY CARE

Scottish Government enhances community eye care

By Liz Wells 25 September 2025

The Scottish Government has unveiled plans for a new community eye care service, with approved independent prescribing (IP) optometrists receiving funding to treat more conditions in the community.

DIGITAL

Digital platform aims to transform patient safety and recall systems in general practice

By Liz Wells 24 September 2025

A new digital platform has launched to transform GP experience and improve patient safety across the UK.

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

Primary care is key to tackling obesity but 'needs more support'

By Liz Wells 24 September 2025

Primary care services can play a vital role in helping people with obesity, but need more support, new research reveals.

DENTISTRY

Latest dental contract for Wales will 'improve access' to NHS dentists

By Liz Wells 24 September 2025

A new dental contract for Wales is set to improve access to NHS dentistry for everyone.

GOVERNANCE

Community and hospital trusts agree to form a group

By Lee Peart 24 September 2025

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust and The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust have agreed to establish a group by April 2026.

PREVENTION

Pharmacies to roll-out toddler vaccinations in NHS first

By Lee Peart 24 September 2025

Parents will be able to get their two and three year olds vaccinated at their local pharmacies for the first time this autumn.

HUMBER & NORTH YORKSHIRE ICB

ICB apologises after cybersecurity incident at NRS Healthcare

By Liz Wells 23 September 2025

NHS Humber & North Yorkshire ICB has apologised after a data breach at NRS Healthcare, providers of wheelchairs and community equipment.

BMA

BMA exposes 'severe' GP premises crisis

By Liz Wells 23 September 2025

Hundreds of GP surgeries are not fit for purpose, and many are not equipped or suitable to meet the ever-growing patient demand, a new survey reveals.

PRIMARY CARE

Jess' Rule rolls out to GPs in England

By Liz Wells 23 September 2025

Patients with a potentially deadly illness will be diagnosed sooner through a new life-saving patient safety initiative called Jess’ Rule that is being rolled out across the NHS in England.