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Ombudsman warns of surge in maternity investigations

By Liz Wells 20 August 2024

England's Health Ombudsman has warned that women and babies are being put at risk after a ‘worrying' rise in the number of investigations about maternity care.

HOME OFFICE

Health and care visa applications drop 82% in July

By Lee Peart 13 August 2024

The number of health and care visa applications fell by 82% in July, according to the Home Office

ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS

Royal College of Physicians publishes guidance on supporting locally employed doctors

By Liz Wells 09 August 2024

The Royal College of Physicians has published new guidance on educational and career support for locally employed doctors (LEDs).

STEPHEN POWIS

Waiting lists rise to 7.6m amidst record A&E demand

By Lee Peart 11 July 2024

NHS England statistics have revealed the waiting list in May for procedures and appointments rose by 31,249 to 7.6m.

SOCIAL CARE

Skills for Care unveils campaign to drive change in social care

By Lee Peart 01 July 2024

Skills for Care, the workforce development and planning body for adult social care in England, is supporting the Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care with a new campaign.

ROYAL SHREWSBURY HOSPITAL

Trust apologises following shocking Dispatches expose

By Lee Peart 28 June 2024

A hospital trust has apologised following a shocking Channel 4 documentary showing people waiting in A&E for up to 48 hours.

IAN TRENHOLM

CQC chief executive Ian Trenholm to stand down

By Lee Peart 25 June 2024

CQC chief executive, Ian Trenholm, is to stand down from his role at the end of June.

SYNNOVIS

Systems provider confirms data theft from London hospitals

By Lee Peart 25 June 2024

Pathology systems provider Synnovis has confirmed the theft of patient data from two London hospitals.

SYNNOVIS

Hospital hackers publish stolen data on the internet

By Lee Peart 21 June 2024

Confidential data has been published on the internet following a cyber attack on London hospitals.

ICB

Councils and NHS row over Better Care Fund use

By Lee Peart 20 June 2024

Some ICBs are seeking to challenge or repurpose the parts of the Better Care Fund earmarked for social care funding, senior Local Government Association (LGA) councillors have been told.