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Digital transformation hampered by budgets, NHS pressures and poor IT infrastructure

By Liz Wells 15 October 2024

NHS trusts are being held back from further and faster digital transformation of services by limited budgets, day-to-day pressures and inadequate IT infrastructure, a new survey by NHS Providers re...

PREVENTION

Greater Manchester announces weight loss medication study

By Lee Peart 15 October 2024

A partnership to better understand weight loss medication has been announced at the Government’s International Investment Summit.

CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONER

Delays and inequalities among children with neurodevelopmental conditions revealed

By Liz Wells 15 October 2024

An estimated 400,000 children – around 3% of all children in England – are seeking support from health services for a suspected neurodevelopmental condition, a new report reveals.

REGULATION

Review finds 'significant internal failings' at CQC

By Lee Peart 15 October 2024

A Government commissioned review has found ‘significant internal failings’ at the CQC.

COPD

Software to support adult asthma and COPD care to launch in up to 150 GPs in Greater Manchester

By Liz Wells 14 October 2024

Chiesi UK and Ireland and Health Innovation Manchester have launched the Improving Outcomes in Respiratory Across Greater Manchester (MISSON) project, which will introduce the clinically-validated ...

ICB

ICB scraps plans for new health hub in Berkshire

By Lee Peart 14 October 2024

An ICB has scrapped plans for the development of a new health hub in East Berkshire.

NHS

Doctors concerned over overseas patient tagging proposals

By Lee Peart 14 October 2024

Doctors have voiced their concerns over proposals to tag overseas patients using NHS services.

UNITE

Guys' and St Thomas' nurses win late-night shift fight

By Liz Wells 14 October 2024

Guys’ and St Thomas’ day theatre nurses have won their fight against increases to late night finishes, Unite has revealed.

SCOTLAND

Scottish Government offers pay increase to resident doctors

By Liz Wells 14 October 2024

The Scottish Government has formally offered a pay increase to resident doctors, formerly known as junior doctors, and dentists in training.

WORKFORCE

Hope in the dark

By Lee Peart 14 October 2024

Offering hope in challenging times was the theme of the HPMA Conference & Awards at the Europa Hotel in Belfast this month, where HPMA celebrated its 50th anniversary.