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DHSC

NHS waiting list lowest in almost three years despite record demand

By Lee Peart 12 February 2026

The NHS waiting list fell to its lowest level in almost three years in December, according to NHSE data.

PREVENTION

Urgent action needed to protect vulnerable unborn babies, review finds

By Lee Peart 12 February 2026

Urgent action is needed to protect vulnerable unborn babies and infants, a national child safeguarding review has found.

WORKFORCE

Resident doctors strike averted in Scotland

By Liz Wells 11 February 2026

Resident doctors in Scotland have voted to accept a revised pay and contract reform offer and call off strike action.

DIGITAL

UK's first national show on health and 'applied' AI move's beyond hype

11 February 2026

The Health + AI Tech Show is the UK’s first national, experience-led forum for applied AI in healthcare and life sciences.

NURSING

BREAKING NEWS: Nurses set for boost to graduate pay and job progression

By Liz Wells 11 February 2026

The Government and Royal College of Nursing have agreed a comprehensive package to recognise value of nursing.

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Scotland's first new GP walk-in service opens

By Liz Wells 11 February 2026

First Minister John Swinney has opened the first of a new network of GP walk-in services in Edinburgh.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Government to pay off 90% of SEND deficits

By Martin Ford 11 February 2026

The Government will provide funding for 90% of English councils’ deficits relating to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

DIGITAL

NHS partnership is helping people to get online

By Liz Wells 11 February 2026

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is working with the Good Things Foundation to offer low-income families, health and social care staff and the people they care for pre-paid SIM cards to ...

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Lancashire trust launches dementia training experience for hospital staff

By Liz Wells 11 February 2026

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust’s Admiral Nurse Team has introduced a hands-on dementia training programme, which will form a key part of the team’s 2026 education progra...

WORKFORCE