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Delayed hospitals 'hanging by a thread', Lib Dems warn

By Lee Peart 28 January 2025

Over 500 infrastructure and estate incidents occurred last year at hospitals where construction has been delayed under the New Hospital Programme (NHP), according to new research.

WAITING LISTS

Half of NHS targets to be scrapped by Government, report

By Lee Peart 27 January 2025

Half of the targets set for the NHS are to be scrapped in a major policy announcement this week, it has been reported.

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Tax hike threatens to add to nursing home costs

By Lee Peart 27 January 2025

The Government has been urged to reverse its hike in National Insurance on care providers as new figures reveal the extent to which nursing costs for pensioners have increased over the past decade.

HEALTH VISITOR

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...

ESTATES

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.

NHP

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).