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Dash named government's preferred candidate for next chair of NHS England

By Liz Wells 14 February 2025

Penny Dash has been named as the government’s preferred candidate for the next chair of NHS England.

ANNA DIXON

EXCLUSIVE: Committee MP delivers verdict on NHS financial sustainability

By Lee Peart 13 February 2025

Last month the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) gave a damning verdict on the preparedness of health officials to implement radical reform in the 10-Year Health Plan. Lee Peart spoke to PAC member A...

PRIMARY CARE

Finding an NHS dentist in Wales becomes easier with new digital portal

By Liz Wells 13 February 2025

A new digital service to help make it easier to find an NHS dentist is being rolled out across Wales.

WORKFORCE

Liverpool hospital names new shared chief executive

By Liz Wells 13 February 2025

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital (LHCH) has appointed James Sumner as its new shared chief executive.

INFECTED BLOOD

Government widens infected blood scandal compensation

By Lee Peart 13 February 2025

Compensation for the infected blood scandal has been widened to include all eligible victims under completed Government legislation.

INTEGRATED CARE

Report highlights 'inconsistent' SEND experiences

By Lee Peart 13 February 2025

A local area partnership report has highlighted ‘inconsistent experiences and outcomes’ for young people with SEND.

UNITE

Union fears 'exploitative' parking fees at South Tees NHS Foundation Trust

By Liz Wells 13 February 2025

‘Severe concerns’ among staff and unions at South Tees NHS Foundation Trust have been raised by the awarding of a new car park management contract to Parkingeye.

WAITING LISTS

NHS waiting lists fall for fourth consecutive month

By Lee Peart 13 February 2025

Waiting lists fell for the fourth month in December as NHS staff delivered a record 18m treatments in 2024.

NHS HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Trust appoints Lowell

By Liz Wells 13 February 2025

James Lowell has joined NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight on secondment from Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, where he has been chief executive for the past year and a half.

TECHNOLOGY

Kent hospital installs Sunrise EPR

By Liz Wells 13 February 2025

Fordcombe Hospital, a hospital acquired by Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust from private provider Spire Healthcare, has introduced Altera Digital Health’s integrated Sunrise electronic patie...