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ICBs decided to combine children's and adult's A&E services

By Lee Peart 17 March 2026

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside and NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICBs have decided to combine children’s and adult’s A&E services at Southport Hospital.

WORKFORCE

BMA staff vote for strike action

By Lee Peart 17 March 2026

Hundreds of staff employed by the BMA have voted for strike action.

DIGITAL

UK makes Quantum leap  to help beat disease

By Liz Wells 17 March 2026

The UK Government has unveiled a new package of measures to become the first country in the world to roll out Quantum computers at scale.

MATERNITY

Maternity and neonatal taskforce members confirmed

By Lee Peart 17 March 2026

The 17-strong members of the maternity and neonatal taskforce chaired by health and social care secretary, Wes Streeting, have been confirmed.

PREVENTION

BREAKING NEWS: Two dead and 13 infected in Kent meningitis outbreak

By Lee Peart 17 March 2026

Two people have died and 13 have been infected following a meningitis outbreak in Canterbury, Kent.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Government sets out 'zero tolerance' approach to SEND failings

By Lee Peart 16 March 2026

A letter setting out the Government’s ‘zero tolerance’ approach to SEND failings has been sent by education secretary Bridget Phillipson to local authorities and ICBs.

PHARMACY

Left open fridge door causes £25k medication waste

By Lee Peart 16 March 2026

A left open fridge door has resulted in £25,000 worth of medication being wasted.

DIGITAL

Virtual treatment research brings benefits for eating disorder patients

By Liz Wells 16 March 2026

Virtual treatment for people with severe eating disorders can prevent inpatient admissions and support recovery after hospital, new research reveals.

NHS SCOTLAND

NHS Scotland chief executive to step down

By Liz Wells 16 March 2026

NHS Scotland chief executive Caroline Lamb is to step down after five years in the role.

REGULATION

CCTV footage shows staff assaulting patients at St Andrew's

By Lee Peart 16 March 2026

A CQC inspection of St Andrew’s hospital in Northampton has found CQC footage showing the use of inappropriate restraint and staff assaulting patients.