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NHS bank shifts often cost more than agency cover, REC claims

By Lee Peart 12 May 2026

NHS banks shifts often cost more than agency cover in trusts, according to Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) findings.

PUBLIC HEALTH

Stop smoking alliance shortlisted for health inequalities award

By Lee Peart 12 May 2026

A stop smoking initiative in Bristol has been shortlisted in the Innovation in Reducing Health Inequalities category of HM sister title The MJ’s Achievement Awards.

Second phase of EPR system launched by trust

By Lee Peart 12 May 2026

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) has launched the second phase of its acute electronic patient record (EPR) system.

MENTAL HEALTH

Charity urges NHS to embed welfare advice in mental health services

By Lee Peart 12 May 2026

The NHS has been urged to embed welfare advice in mental health services in a report by the Centre for Mental Health.

WORKFORCE

Scottish doctors call for national conversation on future of NHS

By Lee Peart 12 May 2026

The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE) has called for a ‘national conversation’ on the future of Scotland’s NHS.

PREVENTION

PocDoc partners with football club to bring healthcare to the community

By Lee Peart 12 May 2026

Digital diagnostics company PocDoc has partnered with Ipswich Town and NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board (NSICB) to target men’s health.

DIGITAL

Surgery robotic system to provide more operations and help cut waiting lists

By Lee Peart 11 May 2026

Faster patient recovery times, more operations and cuts to waiting lists are planned after West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals’ investment in advanced robotic surgery.

DIGITAL

Barts boss to lead health tech trade mission to the US

By Lee Peart 11 May 2026

Barts group chief executive Shane DeGaris is leading a health tech trade mission to the US this month as an ambassador for the NHS.

WORKFORCE

Call for 'consistent national approach' on advanced practitioners

By Lee Peart 11 May 2026

A ‘consistent national approach’ on advanced practitioners is needed to prevent confusion and inconsistency of care, according to the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).

WORKFORCE