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EXCLUSIVE: Minister promises action on Fonagy Review

By Lee Peart 12 October 2026

Following World Mental Health Day (10 October), minister for social care and mental health, Alison McGovern, outlines the Government’s response to Professor Fonagy’s independent review into mental ...

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Government pledges mental health support regardless of diagnosis

By Emily Whitehouse 09 October 2026

The DHSC has announced people will no longer have to wait for a formal diagnosis to get mental health support.

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NHS waiting list rises fourth time in five months

By Lee Peart 08 October 2026

The overall NHS waiting list rose for the fourth time in five months by 41,848 to 7.4m in August.

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BREAKING NEWS: Government to fall well short of key elective waiting list target, says Health Foundation

By Lee Peart 08 October 2026

The Government will fall well short of its elective care target of 92% of patients receiving treatment within 18 weeks by 2029, according to The Health Foundation.

WORKFORCE

Consultants issue no confident vote over birthing suspension

By Lee Peart 07 October 2026

Consultants have passed a vote of no confidence against the board of North Devon District Hospital.

A&E OVERCROWDING

A&E overcrowding contributed to 554 hospital deaths

By Lee Peart 25 September 2026

A&E overcrowding contributed to 554 hospital deaths in the UK last year, according to a new report.

MENTAL HEALTH

Chair appointed for inquiry into patient deaths at mental health trust

By Lee Peart 21 September 2026

His Honour Judge John Potter has been appointed chair of the public inquiry into serious failings in mental health care at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV).

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DHSC chief scientific adviser visits National Health Innovation Campus

By Lee Peart 21 September 2026

DHSC chief scientific adviser and NIHR chief executive Professor Lucy Chappell has visited University of Huddersfield’s National Health Innovation Campus (NHIC).

CANCER

Progress on National Cancer Plan to be scrutinised

By Lee Peart 21 September 2026

Progress on the National Cancer Plan is to be scrutinised by the first meeting of the National Cancer Board today.

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Referral to treatment waiting list up for fourth consecutive month in Wales

By Lee Peart 17 September 2026

The referral to treatment (RTT) patient pathway waiting list rose for the fourth consecutive month in Wales in July.

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EDs the 'default location' for people in mental health crisis, report

By Lee Peart 17 September 2026

Emergency departments (EDs) have become the default location for people in mental health crisis, according to a report by the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB).