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Hospital flu cases pass last year's peak

By Lee Peart 19 December 2024

Hospital flu cases have already passed last year’s figures, according to NHS England.

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Streeting issues indefinite extension to puberty blockers ban

By Lee Peart 13 December 2024

Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has indefinitely extended a ban on puberty blockers.

WES STREETING

Streeting welcomes second consecutive fall in NHS waiting lists

By Lee Peart 12 December 2024

Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has welcomed a second consecutive monthly fall in NHS waiting lists despite record A&E demand.

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Government announces £100m investment in 20 clinical research hubs

By Lee Peart 12 December 2024

A £100m public-private investment by pharmaceutical companies in 20 clinical research hubs has been announced by the Government.

COMMUNITY CARE

Committee examines progress on shift to community care

By Lee Peart 11 December 2024

The Health and Social Care Committee has examined how the Government and NHS England is delivering on their ambition to shift care from hospitals into the community.

WORKFORCE

Government budgets for 2.8% rise for NHS workers

By Lee Peart 11 December 2024

The DHSC has budgeted for a 2.8% rise in NHS salaries in 2025-26.

AMANDA PRITCHARD

Streeting urges NHS to prioritise patient safety

By Lee Peart 10 December 2024

Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has urged NHS leaders to prioritise patient safety during a meeting to address record winter pressures.

WAITING LISTS

Over one in five patients waiting six weeks or more for diagnostic tests

By Lee Peart 09 December 2024

Over one in five patients (22%) are waiting six weeks or more for diagnostic tests, according to new analysis.

A&E

Dropped A&E target an 'insult to patients', say Lib Dems

By Lee Peart 09 December 2024

The Government has come under fire after dropping a pledge to meet the four-hour A&E waiting times target by the end of this Parliament.

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Health plan won't work without matching strategy for social care, warns LGA

By Lee Peart 06 December 2024

Councils have called for the Government to fulfil its pledge to produce a 10-Year Plan for social care to run alongside its long-term plans for the NHS.