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Digital care model could save NHS over £360m annually, whitepaper shows

By Liz Wells 01 April 2025

A digitally-enabled model of care in care homes could improve outcomes, reduce hospital admissions, and save the NHS more than £360m annually, new research reveals.

INTEGRATED CARE

ICB 'far too hasty' with hospital closure plans

By Lee Peart 31 March 2025

Plans to shut a community hospital in Sussex have been described as ‘utterly inadequate’.

MATERNITY

Council seeks assurances over maternity ward closure

By Lee Peart 31 March 2025

Camden Council has sought assurances over plans for the closure of the maternity ward at the Royal Free Hospital.

NHSE

ICBs and providers to be graded on level of performance delivery

By Lee Peart 28 March 2025

ICBs and providers are to be graded from 1-5 on level of delivery under new draft guidance issued by NHSE.

PRIMARY CARE

Call for NHS shift to out of hospital services

By Lee Peart 28 March 2025

The Government has been called upon to shift NHS funding towards primary and community services and overhaul existing hospital-focused performance targets.

MENTAL HEALTH

BREAKING NEWS: Streeting confirms drop in share of mental health spend

By Lee Peart 27 March 2025

Health leaders have voiced their disappointment after health and social care secretary Wes Streeting announced a drop in the proportion of health spend directed towards mental health.

PREVENTATIVE

Greater Manchester awarded for pioneering smoke-free programme

By Lee Peart 27 March 2025

Greater Manchester has been recognised for its pioneering work on creating a smoke-free city with an international award.

INTEGRATED CARE

ICB makes changes following Covid jab death

By Lee Peart 27 March 2025

Changes to processes have been announced by NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB following the death of a 27 year old man from a Covid vaccination.

INTEGRATED CARE

NHS reorganisation poses 'risks and opportunities', leaders say

By Lee Peart 26 March 2025

Healthcare leaders have said NHS reorganisation presents both risks and opportunities.

MATERNITY

Decision made on maternity and neonatal services in North Central London

By Liz Wells 26 March 2025

Recommendations for the future of maternity and neonatal services in North Central London have been agreed at a formal meeting of North Central London ICB (NCL ICB) and NHS England London region Sp...