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Trust reaffirms pledge to eliminate corridor care after requires improvement rating

By Lee Peart 02 March 2026

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminate corridor care after urgent and emergency at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth were re-rated requires improvement.

NHS APP

NHS urges patients to turn on push alerts to avoid missing appointments

By Liz Wells 02 March 2026

The NHS has launched a new campaign urging people to turn on ‘push alerts’ from the NHS App so they get reminders about appointments and can rearrange any they can’t make, helping to free up millio...

MENTAL HEALTH

Extension to autism and ADHD referrals announced

By Lee Peart 02 March 2026

Autism (ASD) and ADHD referrals in Lancashire and South Cumbria have been extended until the end of March after healthcare leaders previously announced they would be paused.

UK Government invests £2.6m in new bone scanners

By Liz Wells 02 March 2026

The UK Government has invested £2.6m in 20 new bone scanners that will help tens of thousands of patients at risk of osteoporosis and other bone conditions get faster access to vital bone scans.

INTEGRATED CARE

Brighton hospital opens multi-million pound acute medical unit

By Lee Peart 02 March 2026

A new acute medical unit supported by a £50m investment from NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board has opened at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH).

SOCIAL CARE

'Social care reform caught in political catch-22,' report finds

By Lee Peart 02 March 2026

Social care reform is caught in a political catch-22 with Government frightened to tackle the issue, according to a new report.

NICE

NICE recommends leadless cardiac pacemakers

By Liz Wells 27 February 2026

NICE has issued final guidance recommending leadless cardiac pacemakers as the standard of care for people with slow heart rhythms (bradyarrhythmias), which affects more than 2 million people in th...

DIGITAL

Public backs providers using AI in ear and hearing health care

By Liz Wells 27 February 2026

There is a strong public appetite for local healthcare providers to use AI in ear and hearing health, new research reveals.

WORKFORCE

RCN demands urgent action from Welsh Government on nursing pay progression

By Liz Wells 27 February 2026

The RCN Wales Board is calling for the Welsh Government to act immediately to improve pay progression for nursing staff, warning that the country risks falling behind the rest of the UK.

MENTAL HEALTH

'Disconnect' found in specialist diabetes care for adults with mental health problems

By Lee Peart 27 February 2026

A ‘disconnect’ between mental health and specialist diabetes services has been identified in a new report by the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB).