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NHS Scotland waiting lists fall

By Liz Wells 06 January 2026

NHS Scotland long waits have fallen for the sixth consecutive month, with significant year-on-year increases in activity, new figures reveal.

AIREDALE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Airedale Hospital workers to strike over pension inequality

By Liz Wells 06 January 2026

Nearly 200 essential staff at Airedale Hospital will take seven days of strike action in January in a fight for pension equality.

DIGITAL

Six digital companies to share £1.5m WorkWell funding

By Lee Peart 06 January 2026

Six digital companies are to share £1.5m in WorkWell funding under a programme led by NHS North East and North Cumbria ICB in partnership with Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria (HI NEN...

ALLIED PHARMACIES

Allied acquires Jhoots pharmacies

By Liz Wells 06 January 2026

Allied Pharmacies has acquired 68 Jhoots pharmacies across the UK.

ESTATES

UHL receives over £50m funding for major schemes

By Lee Peart 06 January 2026

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) has received over £50m in funding for two major schemes.

CYBER SECURITY

Measures to tackle cyber threats and strengthen public services unveiled

By Liz Wells 06 January 2026

The government has unveiled new measures to make online public services more secure and resilient.

DIGITAL

Nine common conditions to be prioritised for NHS Online

By Lee Peart 06 January 2026

Nine common conditions, including menopause and prostate problems, are to be prioritised for the NHS Online service.

WORKFORCE

Humber and North Yorkshire ICB selects new chief executive

By Liz Wells 05 January 2026

Teresa Fenech has been appointed as chief executive at Humber and North Yorkshire ICB.

DHSC

BREAKING NEWS: NHS provides 95% of planned routine care despite strike action

By Lee Peart 05 January 2026

The NHS delivered almost 95% (94.7%) of planned routine care during the five days of strike action between 17 and 22 December.

DIGITAL

NHS partnership opens skies for drone medical deliveries

By Liz Wells 05 January 2026

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is partnering with Open Skies Network for the adoption of an NHS medical drone delivery service in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.