Support for handling sexual misconduct cases published
By Lee Peart 08 September 2026
Support for handling sexual misconduct cases in fitness to practise investigations has been published by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
More strikes announced at Northern Care Alliance
By Lee Peart 08 September 2026
Further strike action by operating staff at four hospitals run by Northern Care Alliance Foundation Trust (NCA) have been announced.
Hospitals downgraded by CQC over safety concerns
By Lee Peart 08 September 2026
Royal Derby Hospital and Queen’s Hospital have been downgraded from good to requires improvement following CQC inspections in February.
Oxford Health appoints Dr Michael Holland as chief executive
By Lee Peart 07 September 2026
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Dr Michael Holland as chief executive.
Concern over low child flu vaccine uptake
By Lee Peart 07 September 2026
Concerns have been voiced by the UKHSA over the low uptake by children of the flu vaccine.
New Hospital Programme scheme hits milestone
By Lee Peart 07 September 2026
The construction of a £500m New Hospital Programme (NHP) scheme has reached a major milestone.
Spire Healthcare agrees £1bn Toscafund led takeover
By Lee Peart 07 September 2026
Spire Healthcare has agreed a £1bn takeover led by second largest shareholder Toscafund.
Warning notice issued following urgent and emergency services inspection
By Lee Peart 07 September 2026
A warning notice has been issued to North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust following a CQC inspection of urgent and emergency services at Cumberland Infirmary.
Healthcare industry warned of fines and criminal sanctions risk
By Lee Peart 04 September 2026
Healthcare organisations have been warned they face possible fines or criminal sanctions if they fail to properly review their labour supply chains ahead of new legislation.
'Significant changes' made by health board after patient death
By Lee Peart 03 September 2026
‘Significant changes’ have been made by NHS Grampian following the death of a patient with special dietary requirements who was twice given inappropriate food.
Health minister reveals shortfall in some pension remedy payments
By Lee Peart 03 September 2026
Health minister Karin Smyth has revealed there have been some shortfalls in pension remedy payments to NHS workers.
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