Scottish Government exceeds treatment pledge

By Lee Peart 20 February 2025

The Scottish Government has exceeded a pledge to carry out 64,000 surgeries and procedures by the end of March 2025 following a £30m funding boost.

Hospitals hit by record numbers of norovirus patients

By Lee Peart 20 February 2025

Norovirus patient levels in hospitals hit record numbers last week, NHSE figures have revealed.

Government condemned for scrapping dementia targets

By Lee Peart 19 February 2025

The Government’s decision to drop dementia targets from its operational planning guidance has been condemned as ‘unacceptable and offensive’ by Care England.

Government delivers on key NHS manifesto pledge

By Lee Peart 17 February 2025

The Government has delivered on its manifesto pledge of providing 2m additional extra NHS appointments, seven months ahead of schedule.

Dash named government's preferred candidate for next chair of NHS England

By Liz Wells 14 February 2025

Penny Dash has been named as the government’s preferred candidate for the next chair of NHS England.

EXCLUSIVE: Committee MP delivers verdict on NHS financial sustainability

By Lee Peart 13 February 2025

Last month the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) gave a damning verdict on the preparedness of health officials to implement radical reform in the 10-Year Health Plan. Lee Peart spoke to PAC member A...

NHS waiting lists fall for fourth consecutive month

By Lee Peart 13 February 2025

Waiting lists fell for the fourth month in December as NHS staff delivered a record 18m treatments in 2024.

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Healthcare productivity down 18.5% on pre-pandemic peak, ONS reveals

By Lee Peart 11 February 2025

ONS analysis has revealed healthcare productivity is 18.5% below its pre-pandemic peak in 2019.

Study targets delivery of emergency care in rural and coastal areas

By Lee Peart 11 February 2025

A £1.2m study is investigating how urgent and emergency care can best be delivered in rural and coastal areas.

BREAKING NEWS: Dalton appointed as health minister

By Liz Wells 10 February 2025

Ashley Dalton has been appointed as health minister following Andrew Gwynne’s resignation.

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