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Next-gen therapies for cancer and dementia fast-tracked with new facility

By Liz Wells 28 August 2025

The UK government is to invest £29.6m in a new facility that will springboard new RNA therapies, which could help tackle cancer, heart conditions, and other diseases.

GPS

Scotland's GP workforce increases

By Liz Wells 27 August 2025

The number of whole time equivalent GPs in Scotland has increased by 4% in the past year to 3,591.5, new data reveals.

PATHOLOGY SERVICES

Pathology staff across London to strike over pay and grading

By Liz Wells 27 August 2025

Pathology staff at laboratories across London are set to take strike action over pay and grading.

CORRIDOR CARE

Official investigation into corridor care unveiled

By Liz Wells 27 August 2025

The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) has confirmed it will begin investigating the prevalence of patients being treated in ‘temporary care environments’.

PHARMACIES

Over half of independent pharmacies could close in next year without further support

By Liz Wells 27 August 2025

Up to 63% of independent pharmacies could close in the next year, with around 40% being unable to pay in full for the cost of prescription medication for patients, new surveys reveal.

UKHSA

Wastewater monitoring techniques could catch pandemic threats early

By Liz Wells 27 August 2025

The UKHSA has launched a new programme to evaluate how wastewater monitoring could be used to detect a wider range of dangerous pathogens.

NORTH WEST ANGLIA NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Construction set to begin on Peterborough CDC

By Liz Wells 26 August 2025

Construction work is set to begin on Peterborough’s new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).

SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE

Scotland sees increase in newly-qualified paramedics

By Liz Wells 26 August 2025

Scottish Ambulance Service has reported an increase in the number of newly-qualified paramedics joining the service.

NHS ENGLAND

NHS scanning trucks help thousands get liver cancer checks

By Liz Wells 26 August 2025

Thousands more people are being referred for potentially life-saving liver cancer checks following the expansion of the NHS’ community liver health check programme.

PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES

Streeting vows not to let drug companies 'rip off' UK taxpayers

By Liz Wells 26 August 2025

Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has vowed not to allow pharmaceutical companies to 'rip off' British taxpayers after failed talks over drug pricing.