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ICBS

Community diagnostic centre sees over 72,000 patients in first year

By Lee Peart 02 October 2024

A community diagnostic centre (CDC) has seen 72,000 patients in its first year.

LIBERAL DEMOCRAT

One in four Brits put off calling an ambulance due to long waits

By Lee Peart 02 October 2024

One in four Brits have avoided calling an ambulance because they feared it would take too long to arrive, according to new figures.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Call for increase in public health grant in Autumn Budget

By Lee Peart 01 October 2024

Councils have called on the Government to increase investment in the public health grant in the Autumn Budget.

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

ICB opts not to reopen Norfolk reablement centre

By Lee Peart 01 October 2024

An ICB has decided not to reopen a Norfolk reablement centre despite opposition from local campaigners.

TECHNOLOGY

Wythenshawe Hospital robot will transform lung cancer checks

By Liz Wells 01 October 2024

Wythenshawe Hospital, in Greater Manchester, has become one of the first hospitals in Europe to start using a robotic tool that lets doctors detect lung cancer in its earliest stages.

LUCY LETBY

Letby inquiry hears call for regulator to be able to disqualify bad managers

By Lee Peart 01 October 2024

The Thirlwall Inquiry into the murders carried out by Lucy Letby has heard that processes should be set up to disqualify bad non-clinical managers.

TECHNOLOGY

Royal Bolton Hospital introduces AI cancer detection technology

By Liz Wells 01 October 2024

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is using artificial intelligence technology in its Endoscopy department after taking part of a nationwide trial.

WHITEHALL

Treasury launches 2025/26 public sector pay award process

By Lee Peart 01 October 2024

The 2025/26 public sector pay award process has been formally launched by the Government.

GMC

GMC report rise in whistleblowing concerns

By Lee Peart 01 October 2024

The General Medical Council (GMC) has reported a rise in the number of whistleblowing concerns in the last year.

INQUEST

Trust apologises after mother dies following miscarriage

By Lee Peart 01 October 2024

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has issued an apology over the death of Lorette Divers who died from sepsis after suffering a miscarriage.