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WAITING LISTS

Outpatient waits over two years hit record levels in Scotland

By Lee Peart 30 May 2025

The number of people waiting two years for an outpatient appointment in Scotland has hit record levels.

MENTAL HEALTH

Around 300,000 children to benefit from £9.5m neurodiversity support

By Lee Peart 30 May 2025

Around 300,000 primary school children are to benefit from earlier and better neurodiversity support following the extension of a Government programme.

NURSING & MIDWIFERY COUNCIL

NMC chooses executive director of strategy and insight

By Liz Wells 30 May 2025

The Nursing & Midwifery Council has appointed Emma Westcott as its executive director of strategy and insight.

PREVENTION

NHS rolls out 'world first' blood cancer test

By Lee Peart 30 May 2025

The NHS has become the first health service in the world to roll-out a ‘blood test-first’ approach to diagnosing suspected lung cancer.

ROYAL COLLEGE OF MIDWIVES

RCM to consult with members on pay award

By Liz Wells 30 May 2025

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is to consult with its members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland on the 3.6% pay award.

NHS CONFEDERATION

NHS Confederation unveils new chair for its Mental Health Network

By Liz Wells 30 May 2025

NHS Confederation has selected Dr Buki Adeyemo, chief executive of North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust, as the new chair of its Mental Health Network.

MENTAL HEALTH

Complex needs failure driving 'very high cost' placements, says LGA

By Lee Peart 30 May 2025

Failure to support children and young people with complex needs is driving an escalation in ‘very high cost’ placements, the Local Government Association (LGA) has revealed.

DHSC

Leaders welcome repair funding as 'small downpayment' on maintenance bill

By Lee Peart 30 May 2025

Today’s announcement of £750m for urgent hospital repairs has been welcomed as a ‘small downpayment’ on the £14bn maintenance backlog.

NORTHERN IRELAND

'Reset' needed for Northern Ireland healthcare system

By Lee Peart 29 May 2025

A ‘reset’ is required for the healthcare system in Northern Ireland, according to a senior civil servant.

WORKFORCE

North East NHS trusts appoint shared chair

By Liz Wells 29 May 2025

Three North East NHS Foundation Trusts have appointed a new shared chair to help promote closer working and more joined-up care for patients across their local communities.