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Hospices receive £25m to improve services and facilities

By Lee Peart 26 February 2025

Hospices in England are receiving £25m for facility upgrades and refurbishments.

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'Corridor care' in hospitals now routine, doctors say

By Lee Peart 26 February 2025

Treating hospital patients in corridors, waiting rooms and other unsuitable spaces has become routine, with four in five (78%) doctors providing care in these conditions in the past month, a survey...

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Three in four people fear being stuck on hospital trolley, poll reveals

By Lee Peart 24 February 2025

Three in four people fear being stuck on a trolley in a hospital corridor, a poll has found.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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