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NHS 'far from complacent' despite drop in flu admissions

By Liz Wells 02 January 2026

The number of people in hospital with flu dropped off during Christmas week, but England’s top doctor has warned that the NHS is ‘far from complacent’ during cold snap.

WORKFORCE

Trust ordered to pay £450k for race discrimination and unfair dismissal

By Lee Peart 19 December 2025

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been ordered to pay £450k for race discrimination, victimisation and unfair dismissal of a former employee.

ESTATES

Hospital expansion on track for completion in 2028

By Lee Peart 19 December 2025

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital’s (RSH) multi-million pound expansion is on track for completion in 2028.

ESTATES

Trust formally opens first new hospital ward in 20 years

By Lee Peart 19 December 2025

A formal ceremony has been held to mark Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s first new hospital ward in 20 years.

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'Unacceptably long waiting times' found for adult gender services

By Lee Peart 19 December 2025

A review of NHS adult gender services has found ‘unacceptably long waiting times’ and ‘significant variation’ in quality and productivity.

REGULATION

MHRA launches call for evidence on AI regulation

By Lee Peart 19 December 2025

Members of the public, clinicians, industry and healthcare providers are being asked for their views on how AI in healthcare should be regulated.

PREVENTION

Flu cases begin to stabilise but people urged to reduce further spread

By Lee Peart 19 December 2025

Flu cases have begun to stabilise after an early start to the season and sharp spike in recent weeks, according to UKHSA data.

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BREAKING NEWS: Mental Health Bill receives Royal Assent

By Lee Peart 18 December 2025

The granting of Royal Assent for the Mental Health Bill has been hailed as an ‘important and long overdue step forward’.

WORKFORCE

'Deep concerns' over fitness to practise case delays

By Lee Peart 18 December 2025

Deep concerns have been voiced by the Medical Defence Union (MDU) over the time taken to conclude fitness to practise cases.

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Strike action piles pressure on NHS amid record flu levels

By Lee Peart 18 December 2025

BMA strike action is ‘piling on the pressure’ this week as the NHS tries to cope with record hospital admissions, health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has said.