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DWP

Trust recognised for commitment to disability inclusion

By Lee Peart 26 February 2025

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has been recognised for its commitment to disability inclusion.

SOCIAL CARE

Lords vote to exempt social care from NIC hike

By Lee Peart 26 February 2025

The House of Lords voted yesterday to exempt social care providers from a National Insurance hike set to come into force in April.

DR PENNY DASH

BREAKING NEWS: 'I'm no mouthpiece', Dash tells MPs' committee

By Lee Peart 26 February 2025

Dr Penny Dash, the Government’s preferred candidate for the next chair of NHS England (NHSE), has said she is ‘no mouthpiece’, during a Health and Social Care Committee hearing this morning.

DHSC

Hospices receive £25m to improve services and facilities

By Lee Peart 26 February 2025

Hospices in England are receiving £25m for facility upgrades and refurbishments.

RCP

'Corridor care' in hospitals now routine, doctors say

By Lee Peart 26 February 2025

Treating hospital patients in corridors, waiting rooms and other unsuitable spaces has become routine, with four in five (78%) doctors providing care in these conditions in the past month, a survey...

ASSISTED DYING

Assisted Dying Bill takes 'a major step forward' in Isle of Man

By Lee Peart 25 February 2025

Legislation to permit assisted dying has come closer to becoming law in the Isle of Man.

WORKFORCE

Nottingham CityCare selects new chief executive

By Liz Wells 25 February 2025

Nottingham CityCare, the city’s largest provider of NHS community health services, has appointed Dr Nicole Atkinson as its new chief executive.

TECHNOLOGY

Scottish pharmacies to roll-out at-home test for cardiovascular disease

By Liz Wells 25 February 2025

PocDoc, the digital health diagnostics company, has launched a new partnership with Dears and Amiry & Gilbride Pharmacy - two independent community pharmacy chains in Scotland.

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE