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Immediate action needed to end postcode lottery of health visitor support, survey

By Lee Peart 27 January 2025

A report has called for immediate Government action to increase the number of health visitors as a survey revealed large gaps in provision across the UK.

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Trusts suspend public engagement on new hospitals

By Lee Peart 24 January 2025

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust have suspended public engagement on two hospitals following a delay in their constr...

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Trusts press ahead with RAAC hospital plans

By Lee Peart 23 January 2025

NHS trusts are pressing ahead with plans to replace RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) hospitals following the Government’s update on the New Hospital Programme (NHP) this week.

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Norovirus surge piles pressure on NHS

By Lee Peart 23 January 2025

A surge in norovirus levels in England is adding to winter pressure on hospitals.

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NHS maintenance backlog a 'false economy,' NAO finds

By Lee Peart 22 January 2025

The Government has been urged to plan efficient maintenance programmes for public services, as a new report revealed an NHS backlog of over £10bn.

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Trust welcomes green light for women and children's hospital

By Lee Peart 21 January 2025

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) has welcomed news it’s Women and Children’s Hospital is to proceed as planned.

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'Devastating news', trust bosses respond to hospital build delays

By Lee Peart 21 January 2025

NHS trusts have responded to news of further delays to the New Hospital Programme (NHP).

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Government confirms delays to New Hospital Programme

By Lee Peart 20 January 2025

The Government has confirmed that 18 hospitals will not begin construction until 2032 at the earliest under a revision to the New Hospital Programme.

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Government accused of inaction following 'sickening' A&E findings

By Lee Peart 20 January 2025

The Government has been accused of a ‘shocking lack of action’ after research revealed the risk of dying within 30 days of leaving A&E in England more than doubled for people who waited 12 hours co...

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Trusts braced for disappointment on New Hospital Programme

By Lee Peart 20 January 2025

NHS trusts are braced for disappointment this week after it was reported that some New Hospital Programme (NHP) projects will not be delivered by 2030.