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Healthcare leaders urged to tackle medical record snooping

By Lee Peart 12 November 2026

The Information Commission's Office (ICO) has called on health leaders across the UK to act now to stop staff viewing medical records without a legitimate reason.

COMMUNITY

Neighbourhood health has put too much focus on 'metrics', says Mackey

By Ann McGauran 12 November 2026

Neighbourhood health has put too much focus on ‘metrics’ instead of making clear how councils and health would work together, the chief executive of NHS England has said.

BIPOLAR DISORDER

Gaps in lithium monitoring limiting bipolar treatment

By Lee Peart 12 November 2026

Gaps in monitoring systems are limiting the use of lithium as a bipolar treatment, HSSIB has warned.

INTEGRATED CARE

AJM Healthcare under fire over wheelchair delays

By Lee Peart 12 November 2026

AJM Healthcare has come under fire over delays to wheelchair services.

REGULATION

NHS leaders say CQC inspections 'not fit for purpose'

By Lee Peart 12 November 2026

CQC inspections are not fit for purpose, according to the findings of a report by The NHS Alliance.

DHSC

Waiting list rises for third consecutive month in September

By Lee Peart 12 November 2026

The overall NHS waiting list rose for the third consecutive month from 7.37m to 7.38m in September.

WORKFORCE

GOSH appoints new chief digital information officer

By Lee Peart 12 November 2026

Dave Newey has been appointed chief digital information officer at Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH).

PREVENTION

First ever targeted treatment for anal cancer rolled out

By Lee Peart 12 November 2026

The first ever targeted treatment for anal cancer for NHS patients living with advanced anal cancer is being rolled out.

WORKFORCE

BREAKING NEWS: Consultants pause strike action

By Lee Peart 11 November 2026

Strike action next week by consultants has been paused following a BMA committee meeting yesterday.

WORKFORCE

Practical toolkit to support radical shift in cancer MDT working

By Lee Peart 11 November 2026

A practical toolkit to bring about a radical shift in cancer MDT working is to be developed following a review by the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) and Macmillan Cancer Support.

ESTATES