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BMA

BREAKING NEWS: GPs enter dispute with Government over online consultations

By Liz Wells 01 October 2025

The BMA has entered dispute with the Government over its requirement that doctors' surgeries keep online consultation tools running throughout the day and GPs are now working under protest.

HELPFORCE

Charity calls for mass mobilisation of volunteers to support NHS

By Liz Wells 01 October 2025

Charity Helpforce is calling for the biggest health volunteering recruitment drive since the pandemic, with a focus on mobilising young adults.

WORKFORCE

West Midlands ICB unveils new chief executive

By Liz Wells 01 October 2025

David Melbourne has been appointed as the chief executive of the new Birmingham, Black Country and Solihull ICB cluster.

PRIMARY CARE

GP surgeries introduce online booking

By Liz Wells 01 October 2025

GP surgeries are required, from today (1 October), to keep their online consultation tools running throughout the day.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

North East Mayor calls for greater health devolution

By Lee Peart 01 October 2025

More should be done to devolve health, Mayor of the North East Kim McGuinness has told a Labour Party conference fringe session.

PAY DISPUTES

Facilities staff at London mental health centre escalate strike action

By Liz Wells 01 October 2025

Dozens of facilities staff at Newham Centre for Mental Health, in London, have launched further strike action over pay and conditions.

ESTATES

Design team appointed for £500m Women and Children's Hospital

By Lee Peart 01 October 2025

A design team has been appointed by Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) to lead the development of Cornwall’s Women and Children’s Hospital and pathology hub.

DHSC

Isle of Man drops plans for NHS Levy

By Lee Peart 01 October 2025

Plans for a new tax to fund the NHS have been dropped on the Isle of Man.

BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES ICB

Thomas appointed to lead new 'Central East' ICB cluster

By Liz Wells 30 September 2025

Jan Thomas has been appointed as the chief executive of the ‘Central East’ ICB cluster.

WORKFORCE

Veteran NHS leader Hopkins to retire after 40-year career

By Liz Wells 30 September 2025

Matthew Hopkins, chief executive of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, has announced his retirement after a distinguished 40-year career in the NHS.