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Discharge lounge opens at Doncaster Royal Infirmary

By Lee Peart 29 July 2025

A new discharge lounge has opened at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI) to support patients as they prepare to leave hospital.

WORKFORCE

Row erupts over BMA derogation refusals

By Lee Peart 29 July 2025

A row has erupted between NHSE and BMA over derogations delays and refusals during current strike action.

REGULATION

Surgeon's practice restricted during trust investigation

By Lee Peart 29 July 2025

A surgeon has had their practice restricted as part of an investigation into concerns over care at a paediatric congenital cardiac surgery.

NORTHERN IRELAND

Surgeon to lead drive to cut waiting lists

By Lee Peart 29 July 2025

Professor Mark Taylor has been appointed Northern Ireland’s first regional clinical director for elective care.

MATERNITY

Maternity review makes 101 improvement recommendations

By Lee Peart 29 July 2025

A review of maternity care provided by maternity units at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust’s Leeds General Infirmary and St James’s Hospital has made 101 improvement recommendations.

PRIMARY CARE

GPs prepare for collective action in Northern Ireland

By Lee Peart 29 July 2025

GPs in Northern Ireland are taking collective action this week in a bid to win more funding for general practice.

WORKFORCE

Community and hospital trusts appoint chief executive in common

By Lee Peart 29 July 2025

Jo Williams has been appointed chief executive in common of Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust (ShropCom) and The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH).

SOCIAL CARE

Calls for higher pay for social care as UK worker numbers continue to fall

By Lee Peart 29 July 2025

The Government has faced calls for higher pay and better conditions for social care workers as the numbers of British recruits has continued to fall.

Alder Hey transforming care through AI

By Liz Wells 28 July 2025

Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has launched a new strategy aiming to revolutionise care and improve experience using the latest digital advances and AI.

WORKFORCE