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ICB

Trust pledges 'to do things differently' after investigation finds 'blame culture'

By Lee Peart 07 November 2024

An NHS trust has pledged ‘to do things differently’ and ‘deliver improvements’ after an investigation found a ‘blame culture’ and ‘tolerance of poor behaviours’.

NORTH EAST LONDON CANCER ALLIANCE

London initiative uses AI for faster chest X-ray results

By Liz Wells 06 November 2024

North East London Cancer Alliance is leading an initiative to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into cancer diagnostic pathways.

MENTAL HEALTH

New NHS mental health trust launches in London

By Lee Peart 06 November 2024

A new NHS trust has been launched in London following official approval from health and social care secretary Wes Streeting.

REABLEMENT

Reablement workforce crisis revealed

By Liz Wells 06 November 2024

There is an urgent workforce crisis in UK community reablement services, with 90% of providers relying on agency staff to meet demand and 61% using them weekly, new research reveals.

DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES

NHS trusts urged to improve disciplinary processes as 'devastating' impact reported

By Liz Wells 06 November 2024

NHS Trusts across England have been urged to ensure doctors are treated fairly and compassionately during disciplinary proceedings, as a new report reveals guidelines are often not adhered to, resu...

WES STREETING

Government pledges to improve 'outdated' Mental Health Act

By Lee Peart 06 November 2024

New legislation launched in Parliament today aims to give patients sectioned under the Mental Health Act more dignity and say over their care.

TECHNOLOGY

West Yorkshire ICB brings app to 250,000 unpaid carers

By Liz Wells 06 November 2024

NHS West Yorkshire ICB has signed a deal with technology company Care Networx to bring a new app to the 250,000 unpaid carers in West Yorkshire.

ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES

Eight out of 10 councils to overspend social care budget

By Lee Peart 06 November 2024

Eight out of 10 councils are on course to overspend their adult social care budget this financial year, directors of adult social services have warned.

WORKFORCE

NHS Scotland consultants accept pay deal

By Liz Wells 05 November 2024

Consultants across Scotland have voted to accept a £124.9m investment in their pay and reward package.

OVERTIME PAYMENT

Doctors paid up to £200,000 overtime to tackle NHS waiting lists

By Liz Wells 05 November 2024

Senior doctors are charging the NHS premium rates for overtime, allowing some to make more than £200,000 a year from additional work, BBC News reveals.