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LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Think-tank calls for 'radical health devolution'

By Lee Peart 25 March 2025

A think-tank has called for radical health devolution as a precursor to building a Neighbourhood Health Service.

NATIONAL PHARMACY ASSOCIATION

Pharmacies set to limit services

By Liz Wells 18 March 2025

The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) is advising its 6,000 member pharmacies in England to start the process of reducing opening hours and services from 1 April, if no new and sufficient funding...

TECHNOLOGY

Guy's and St Thomas' forms strategic collaboration with US hospital

By Lee Peart 13 March 2025

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust has formed a strategic partnership with US non-profit hospital Cedars-Sinai.

CANCER

NHS apologises after thousands miss screening due to admin error

By Lee Peart 12 March 2025

Over 5,000 people have missed routine screening since 2008 due to an admin error it has been revealed.

THE HEALTH FOUNDATION

Think-tank - GP access tops list of public concerns about the NHS

By Lee Peart 11 March 2025

Having easier access to GP appointments is the top NHS concern of the public, according to a new poll.

PRIMARY CARE

Pharmacies unable to dispense vital medication at least once a day due to supply problems

By Liz Wells 10 March 2025

Pharmacies are unable to dispense a prescription at least once a day due to a growing crisis in medicine supply, a news survey reveals.

GPS

New deal for GPs will 'fix' front door of NHS

By Liz Wells 28 February 2025

Government and GP representatives have agreed reforms to GP contracts for the first time in four years.

PRIMARY CARE

Government meeting less than third of unmet need for urgent dental care

By Liz Wells 27 February 2025

The government discovered demand for urgent dental care of 2.2 million, but covered less than a third of it, according to the British Dental Association (BDA).

PRIMARY CARE