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MPs launch inquiry into UV safety

By Liz Wells 22 May 2025

A cross-party group of MPs has launched an inquiry into UV safety and protection as the incidence of skin cancers continues to rise.

MENTAL HEALTH

MPs slam 'disappointing' response to screen time report

By Lee Peart 22 May 2025

MPs have slammed the Government’s response to a report calling for greater controls on children’s screen time as ‘disappointing’ and ‘weak’.

REGULATION

Trust targets key areas for improvement after CQC downgrade

By Lee Peart 22 May 2025

An improvement plan focused on 10 key priority areas has been developed by Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust after its wards for older people with mental health problems were downgraded from good t...

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Scottish Government invests to help older people remain independent

By Liz Wells 22 May 2025

The Scottish Government has unveiled plans to more than double the budget for a programme that uses technology in housing to help older people remain independent for longer, from £8.2m to £20.9m.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Care coalition calls for significant social care funding in Spending Review

By Lee Peart 22 May 2025

A coalition of stakeholders has called for significant investment in social care in the Spending Review on 11 June.

ICB

EXCLUSIVE: LGA engagement warning over ICB changes

By Dan Peters 22 May 2025

In an exclusive by our sister title, The Municipal Journal, the Local Government Association (LGA) has warned of the ‘risks and potential missed opportunities’ if councils are ‘not engaged quickly’...

NATIONAL GUARDIAN’S OFFICE

National Guardian's Office launches new resources

By Liz Wells 22 May 2025

The National Guardian's Office has launched two new resources to further support and define the speaking up process in NHS organisations.

Obesity management service gets go ahead in Northern Ireland

By Lee Peart 22 May 2025

Health minister Mike Nesbitt has given the go-ahead for a regional obesity management service in Northern Ireland.

RCP

RCP guidance aims to reverse decline in vital clinical research

By Liz Wells 21 May 2025

Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has launched a resource kit to help doctors advocate for research time in their job plans and training programmes, and act against the sharp decline in clinical re...

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