Lords press government to tackle UK's accident crisis

By Liz Wells 25 July 2025

Peers are demanding the government take urgent action to tackle the ‘shocking rise’ in accidents across the country.

BMA advertising campaign shows resident doctors paid less than assistants

By Liz Wells 25 July 2025

A national newspaper adverting campaign by the BMA lays bare the pay difference between a resident doctor and their non-medically qualified assistants.

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Outstanding GP practice 'embraced learning and innovation'

By Lee Peart 25 July 2025

A Hull GP practice that ‘embraced learning and innovation’ has been rated outstanding by the CQC.

Williams appointed chair of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

By Liz Wells 25 July 2025

Kirsty Williams has been confirmed as the new chair of Cardiff & Vale University Health Board.

Lib Dems call for patients to be sent to private hospitals to ease impact of strike

By Liz Wells 25 July 2025

The Liberal Democrats are calling for an NHS Strike Resilience Plan, using private hospitals for some elective treatments, to ensure no patient gets bumped down a waitlist further.

Up to 85,000 new mothers suffering postnatal depression, warns RCPsych

By Lee Peart 25 July 2025

Up to 85,000 new mothers in England, or 15% of those giving birth, may have suffered postnatal depression in 2024, according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych).

Lancashire trust selects new chief financial officer

By Liz Wells 25 July 2025

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust has selected Helen Cobb as its new chief financial officer.

Breast cancer patients may have received 'more extensive surgery than necessary'

By Lee Peart 25 July 2025

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has apologised after investigations found some patients may have received ‘more extensive surgery than was clinically necessary'.

Resident doctors start strike despite last-minute appeals

By Liz Wells 25 July 2025

Thousands of resident doctors have begun a five-day strike despite a last-minute appeal from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Wales sees big improvement in ambulance patient handover times

By Lee Peart 25 July 2025

The number of people waiting over an hour for ambulance transfers to ED has fallen by almost a fifth in Wales.