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Regulatory Innovation Office launches to speed up access to technologies

By Liz Wells 08 October 2024

New technologies, like AI for better treatments and drones delivering emergency supplies to all corners of the UK, could reach the public faster thanks to a dedicated new office that will reduce th...

MATERNITY

NHS programme to reduce brain injury in childbirth trialled

By Liz Wells 08 October 2024

NHS maternity staff in England will take part in a new pilot programme to help reduce avoidable brain injuries in childbirth, the government has revealed.

AUTUMN BUDGET

Chancellor urged to boost public health grant by £1.4bn

By Lee Peart 08 October 2024

Directors of public health have written to the Government urging it to boost the public health grant by £1.4bn.

THE KING'S FUND

Support and clarity for health leaders has 'potential' to boost nation's health

By Liz Wells 08 October 2024

Local directors of public health and other public health leaders in the NHS working with directors of population health in ICS’ have the potential to boost the nation’s health and curb health inequ...

PFI

Hospital celebrates first completion of 25-year PFI contract

By Lee Peart 08 October 2024

The Meadows community hospital in Stockport has celebrated what is to believed to be the first handover of a 25-year private finance initiative (PFI) healthcare contract in England.

WORKFORCE

CQC names new chief executive

By Liz Wells 07 October 2024

Sir Julian Hartley is to leave NHS Providers to take over as the next chief executive of the CQC.

WORKFORCE

Health Foundation names newest governor

By Liz Wells 07 October 2024

The Health Foundation has appointed Rachel Sylvester, political columnist at The Times, to its board of governors.

TECHNOLOGY

Most services back on track after cyber attack on London hospitals

By Liz Wells 07 October 2024

The final stages of recovery following the cyber attack on pathology services provider Synnovis in June are almost complete, which means nearly all services are now up and running.

NORTHERN IRELAND

HPMA Conference: Minister voices disappointment on lack of pay parity progress

By Lee Peart 07 October 2024

Department of Health minister Phil Rodgers has said it was ‘disappointing’ that Northern Ireland has not achieved Agenda for Change pay parity with the rest of the UK.

TECHNOLOGY

UK Research and Innovation unveils £118m fund to boost cancer detection

By Liz Wells 07 October 2024

A raft of new UK-created therapies for cancer are to be trialled in the UK, offering faster diagnoses and better treatments, deploying innovative technologies and approaches, thanks new funding.