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NHS performance improving as high demand continues

By Liz Wells 10 April 2025

The total waiting list for procedures and appointments fell to 7.40 million in February, down from 7.43 million in January, the sixth consecutive monthly decline.

MISSED APPOINTMENTS

NHS given postage class to cut late letters

By Liz Wells 10 April 2025

The NHS is set to be given its own Royal Mail postage class to stop late letters leading to missed appointments, reports suggest.

WORKFORCE

Resident doctors in England re-enter pay dispute

By Liz Wells 10 April 2025

Resident doctors in England have re-entered a pay dispute with the Government, citing key provisions of last year’s agreements that have not been upheld.

TECHNOLOGY

Government unveils technology and career path plan to transform social care

By Liz Wells 09 April 2025

Care leaders will be trained to use technology to improve patient care and help people live independently in their own homes for longer.

WES STREETING

One million NHS staff to benefit from new support measures

By Liz Wells 09 April 2025

Health and Social Care Secretary, Wes Streeting, has unveiled a comprehensive support package to tackle violence and improve the working lives of NHS staff.

NICE

NICE aims to transform rehabilitation for millions with long-term neurological conditions

By Liz Wells 09 April 2025

NICE has published draft guideline that aims to address 'inconsistent access to vital rehabilitation services' faced by millions of people living with long-term neurological conditions across England.

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE TRUST

East of England trust reduces use of private ambulances

By Liz Wells 09 April 2025

East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) has confirmed it is to reduce its use of private ambulance providers.

TECHNOLOGY

Study examines public perceptions of AI in healthcare

By Liz Wells 09 April 2025

Most people support AI’s role in medicine, but draw a clear line - AI should assist, not replace doctors, new research reveals.

WORKFORCE

Research to tackle challenges facing NHS and care workforce

By Liz Wells 09 April 2025

NIHR is to invest £24m into five Workforce Research Partnerships (WRPs) that will develop and test innovations to improve the quality of health and social care services by improving staff retention...

HOLLY HEALTH

UK digital health company launches innovation fund for ICS

By Liz Wells 09 April 2025

Digital health coaching service Holly Health has launched a £320,000 Prevention Innovation Fund, offering up to four ICS or equivalents in Scotland and Wales up to £80,000 credit towards deploying ...