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PEOPLE MOVES

DHSC permanent secretary appointed

By Liz Wells 23 April 2025

Samantha Jones has been appointed as the new permanent secretary at DHSC.

Trusts pay out almost £1bn in misdiagnosis claims

By Lee Peart 23 April 2025

NHS trusts have paid out nearly £1bn for misdiagnosis claims since 2019, according to new data.

NURSING

Too few nursing staff on duty to provide safe NHS care, finds Unison

By Liz Wells 23 April 2025

Not enough nursing staff are on duty in hospitals to ensure patients are protected from harm such as falls, medication errors or other risks, new surveys reveal.

WHITEHALL

Chair appointed to lead public inquiry into Nottingham stabbing attacks

By Lee Peart 23 April 2025

Former judge, Her Honour (HH) Deborah Taylor, has been appointed as chair of a statutory inquiry into the Nottingham attacks.

DHSC

Call for 'super heads' to address skyrocketing trolley waits

By Lee Peart 23 April 2025

The Government has been urged to appoint ‘super heads’ to save failing trusts after figures revealed a huge rise in A&E trolley waits.

ESTATES

Lib Dems reveal nearly 40% drop in fixing crumbling hospitals

By Lee Peart 23 April 2025

Investment in fixing crumbling hospitals has fallen by nearly 40%, according to research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats.

WORKFORCE

BMA considers next move after 'disappointing' PA ruling

By Liz Wells 17 April 2025

The BMA is considering its next steps after the 'disappointing' ruling from the High Court over its case against the GMC for blurring the lines between doctors and physician associates (PAs).

TECHNOLOGY

Robotic surgery systems approved for NHS use

By Liz Wells 17 April 2025

NICE has approved 11 robotic surgery systems for use, potentially transforming care for thousands of NHS patients undergoing soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures.

NOROVIRUS