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'No link between paracetamol and autism during pregnancy', say researchers

By Lee Peart 16 January 2026

Taking paracetamol during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or intellectual disability among children.

REGULATION

Trust asked to review performance against cancer waiting time targets

By Lee Peart 15 January 2026

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has been asked to review its performance against national cancer waiting time targets following an investigation into the death of a 67-year-old woman.

REGULATION

Leaders lacked 'shared vision' to drive forward change, CQC finds

By Lee Peart 14 January 2026

Leaders at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust lacked 'a shared vision or strategy to consistently drive forward effective change’, the CQC has found.

CLINICAL TRIALS

UK ramps up efforts to become a global first choice for clinical trials

By Liz Wells 13 January 2026

The UK is ramping up efforts to become a global first choice for clinical trials, as new figures show a sharp rise in activity in 2025, with further changes set to help companies get studies up and...

MATERNITY

Royal College of Midwives backs whole-system approach to maternity safety

By Lee Peart 13 January 2026

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed a new Maternity Care Bundle published by NHS England, aimed at improving maternity safety, reducing maternal deaths and serious illness, and tacklin...

REGULATION

Hospital recognised for improvements in surgery and emergency services

By Lee Peart 09 January 2026

The CQC has recognised improvements in surgery and emergency services at The Hillingdon Hospital in west London but added more work was needed.

REGULATION

Pain and anxiety medicines to carry addiction warnings

By Lee Peart 09 January 2026

Pain, anxiety and insomnia medicines are to carry out addiction warnings following a review by the MHRA.

REGULATION

Consistent approach needed on evaluating delayed discharge initiatives, says auditor

By Lee Peart 08 January 2026

A consistent approach is needed on evaluating and reporting on initiatives to improve delayed discharges, according to a new report.

MATERNITY

Hospital's maternity services upgraded by CQC

By Lee Peart 07 January 2026

Maternity services at Harrogate District Hospital (HFDT) have been upgraded from requires improvement to good by the CQC following a July 2025 inspection.

REGULATION