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Scottish Government to invest over £2.4m to tackle gynaecological waiting times

By Liz Wells 21 January 2026

The Scottish Government has unveiled new plans to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040 and transform gynaecology services as part of the second phase of the Women’s Health Plan.

ESTATES

Work begins on West Sussex community diagnostic centre

By Lee Peart 21 January 2026

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (QVH) has begun on construction of a community diagnostic centre in East Grinstead, West Sussex backed by a £8.4m NHS England investment.

DRONES

London's NHS drone delivery network expands

By Liz Wells 21 January 2026

NHS drone delivery in London is entering its next phase, with urgent pathology samples set to be transported by zero-emission drones across south west London.

BASILDON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

GMC imposes conditions on anaesthetics at Basildon University Hospital

By Liz Wells 21 January 2026

The GMC has placed conditions on the anaesthetics training programme at Basildon University Hospital, part of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, following serious issues relating to patient ...

ESTATES

Consultation launched on relocation of Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

By Lee Peart 20 January 2026

A public consultation has been launched on the relocation of Mount Vernon Cancer Centre to a new, purpose-built facility next to Watford General Hospital.

SPENDING REVIEW

NHS to be scrutinised for inefficiencies and waste

By Liz Wells 20 January 2026

The NHS is to go under microscope as part of sweeping Government reviews into processes that duplicate work and how services are funded.

UNISON

Durham and Darlington health staff secure back pay settlements

By Liz Wells 20 January 2026

Hundreds of healthcare assistants at nine hospitals in the north east are finally set to receive up to £5,500 in back pay following a campaign to recover missing wages.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Joined-up approach helps tackle health inequalities

By Lee Peart 20 January 2026

A joined-up approach between the county council, city and district councils, NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire ICB, and voluntary and community sector organisations has helped tackle h...

ESTATES

Community diagnostic centre to open in Somerset

By Lee Peart 20 January 2026

Yeovil Diagnostic Centre, run by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust (FT), in partnership with InHealth, will see its first patients this week following its official launch.

NHS ENGLAND