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REGULATION

Hospital downgraded from outstanding to requires improvement

By Lee Peart 01 September 2025

East Surrey Hospital has been downgraded from outstanding to requires improvement following a CQC inspection.

DHSC

'Emergency package' call following record A&E summer

By Lee Peart 01 September 2025

The Liberal Democrats have called for an ‘emergency package’ for the NHS this winter after revealing record summer A&E demand.

COSMETIC PROCEDURES

MHRA crackdown on illegal 'Botox' after victims left seriously ill

By Liz Wells 01 September 2025

The MHRA’s Criminal Enforcement Unit has launched a number of criminal investigations following a spike in hospital admissions believed to be linked to the use of unlicensed botulinum toxin products.

IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON

AI stethoscope rolled out to 100 GP clinics to help diagnose heart failure

By Liz Wells 01 September 2025

GP clinics in London and Wales will receive an AI-powered tool as part of a trial to help improve the diagnosis of heart failure, which affects 2% of the UK population and consumes 4% of the NHS b...

WORKFORCE

Medical profession 'more ableist' than wider society

By Liz Wells 01 September 2025

Ableism is greater in the medical profession than in wider society, new research reveals.

THE NUFFIELD TRUST

Assisted dying poses 'substantial task' for NHS

By Liz Wells 29 August 2025

The safe and effective implementation of assisted dying will require substantial planning, infrastructure and funding, new research reveals.

HULL ROYAL INFIRMARY

Lift off for Hull Royal Infirmary maintenance work

By Liz Wells 29 August 2025

Humber Health Partnership is about to embark on the latest round of hospital maintenance work at Hull Royal Infirmary.

WORKFORCE

County Durham and Darlington healthcare staff set to walk out over pay

By Liz Wells 29 August 2025

Hundreds of healthcare assistants employed by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have voted to strike over pay.

VACCINATIONS

Free chickenpox vaccination offered for first time to children

By Liz Wells 29 August 2025

Thousands of children are to be protected against chickenpox for the first time in England through a new vaccination programme.

MENTAL HEALTH

NHS 'too reliance' on independent sector for mental health care

By Liz Wells 29 August 2025

A significant proportion of routine NHS mental health care is being outsourced to private companies, charities and other independent providers, a new study finds.