'Bold action' needed to support better maternity care

By Lee Peart 19 May 2025

‘Bold action’ is required from the Government in order to support better maternity care, according to a new report.

Call for 'realistic goals' as NHS struggles with tight finances

By Lee Peart 19 May 2025

A new report calls on the Government to set ‘realistic goals’ as the NHS is faced with tough decisions to balance its books and protect patient care.

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Over 16,600 deaths linked to long A&E waits

By Lee Peart 15 May 2025

Over 16,600 deaths have been linked to long A&E waits in analysis by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM).

Blow to Government as waiting lists rise in March

By Lee Peart 15 May 2025

Government efforts to reduce NHS waiting lists have been set back after numbers rose in March following a decline in the previous six months.

NHS leaders face both 'carrot and stick' in new performance drive

By Liz Wells 15 May 2025

NHS leaders will face new performance-based pay system with bonuses for improved patient care and penalties for failing trust executives.

'Jaw dropping' NHS negligence costs revealed

By Lee Peart 14 May 2025

MPs have called on the Government to set out a plan to improve patient safety after scrutiny of NHS accounts revealed a ‘jaw dropping’ £58bn has been set aside to cover potential negligence claims.

Waiting list reimbursement scheme comes under fire

By Lee Peart 13 May 2025

A reimbursement scheme allowing patients to claim back money from operations has come under fire.

NHS leaders welcome fewer targets proposal

By Lee Peart 13 May 2025

Leaders have welcomed proposals for fewer targets in NHSE’s consultation on the draft performance assessment framework.

Call for action to stop recurring harm in mental healthcare

By Lee Peart 13 May 2025

More needs to be done to stop recurring harm in mental healthcare, according to an HSSIB report.