Streeting considering 'next steps' following calls for maternity inquiry

By Lee Peart 24 March 2025

Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting said he is considering the Government’s ‘next steps’ following a meeting with families who had lost babies under the care of Nottingham University Hos...

Government backs technologies to support people with dementia

By Liz Wells 24 March 2025

People living with dementia are set to benefit from government-backed research designed to help them live more independently in their own homes.

Barts Health selects new chief nursing officer

By Liz Wells 24 March 2025

Barts Health NHS Trust has appointed Rachael Corser as its new group chief nursing officer.

Streeting pledges to spend more on social care through NHS

By Lee Peart 24 March 2025

Social care will receive more funding through the NHS in this spring’s 10-Year Health Plan, the health and social care secretary has revealed.

Council chiefs warn Chancellor of 'devastating' financial pressures

By William Eichler 24 March 2025

Nearly three quarters of local authorities in England have warned it will be very or fairly difficult to set a balanced budget this financial year.

Medway and Dartford and Gravesham trusts strengthen collaboration

By Liz Wells 24 March 2025

Jonathan Wade is to become chief executive of Medway NHS Foundation Trust for a six-month period from 1 April.

Lib Dems call for 'end to corridor care' this Parliament

By Lee Peart 24 March 2025

Liberal Democrat health and social care spokesperson Helen Morgan has called on the Government to end corridor care during this Parliament.

Cllr Fran Whymark joins NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB's board

By Liz Wells 21 March 2025

Councillor Fran Whymark has been appointed as the Integrated Care Partnership member on Norfolk and Waveney ICB’s board.

Patient transport sell-off will 'drive down standards'

By Liz Wells 21 March 2025

A plan to sell off NHS patient transport services in north Essex will ‘drive down standards for staff and patients’, warns Unison.

Staff at Gloucester and Cheltenham hospitals escalate strike action

By Liz Wells 21 March 2025

Specialist healthcare workers at Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General hospitals are escalating strike action in their campaign for fair pay.