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MHRA

UK medical device testing hits record high

By Liz Wells 20 February 2026

Clinical investigations of breakthrough medical devices reached their highest level on record in 2025.

ESTATES

NHS Lothian appoints Kier to start work on eye hospital

By Lee Peart 20 February 2026

NHS Lothian has appointed Keir as the main contractor for a multi-million pound eye hospital.

DIGITAL

Centres of excellence to deliver faster cancer diagnoses and treatment

By Lee Peart 20 February 2026

A £55m investment in creating centres of imaging excellence in the UK aims to deliver faster and more accurate cancer diagnoses and treatment.

NICE

NICE makes major changes to type 2 diabetes treatment

By Liz Wells 20 February 2026

New NICE guidance will see millions of diabetes patients will get access to medicines that protect the heart and kidneys, while NHS savings of £560m from using generic dapagliflozin.

PREVENTATIVE

Confirmed cases rise following measles outbreak

By Lee Peart 20 February 2026

The UKHSA has confirmed 60 cases of measles in north London following an outbreak.

SUPPLY CHAIN

Bone cement delays to significantly impact joint operations

By Lee Peart 20 February 2026

NHS trusts have warned joint replacement operations may be significantly impacted by a global delay in bone cement supplies.

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Scottish Government begins work on Community Low Vision Service

By Liz Wells 20 February 2026

The Scottish Government has begun work on the new national service that will allow patients with visual impairment, which cannot be managed with glasses, lenses or surgery, to be supported by commu...

NOROVIRUS

Norovirus cases high but stable

By Lee Peart 20 February 2026

Norovirus cases remain high in England but have stabilised, while cases of respiratory viruses such as flu and RSV continued to fall, according to the UKHSA.

REGULATION