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NHS Wales at risk of collapse without urgent GP funding reforms

Escalating workloads, staff shortages, and insufficient resources are putting the NHS Wales under severe strain, highlighting the urgent need for funding reforms to support general practice and protect patient care.

Implementing digital pathology: A collaborative journey with Philips

Digital pathology is transforming diagnostic workflows across hospitals, enabling greater precision, efficiency and collaboration.

NHS launches nationwide online GP appointment system for patients

The NHS introduces online GP appointment requests across England from 1 October 2025, helping patients book care quickly while reducing pressure on phone lines.

NHS launches virtual hospital: Digital healthcare revolution via NHS app

The NHS is rolling out its first virtual hospital, using the NHS App to connect patients with specialists, AI-powered triage, and faster access to tests.

New analysis exposes inequalities in access to NHS Continuing Healthcare

New Nuffield Trust research shows significant regional variation in NHS Continuing Healthcare, with access and funding often depending on where patients live, highlighting a postcode lottery in care provision.

NHS set to trial AI screening technology at a national scale

A new Cloud-Based Platform is set to change the way the NHS treat early diagnosis.

New EU4Health calls announced under 2025 work programme

The European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) has officially launched a series of new open calls for proposals under the 2025 EU4Health Work Programme on behalf of the European Commission.

Value-based procurement in wound management: A transformative approach

Lisa Wood and Ross Burton examine the advantages of value-based procurement (VBP) as a transformative method for wound care that emphasises clinical efficacy, improved patient outcomes, and cost savings over the long term.

From paper-based healthcare to digital excellence

Graham Etherington from Kodak Alaris Ltd discusses how to speed up digital transformation from paper-based healthcare systems to digital excellence.

Assisted Dying Bill slammed by King’s College as ‘dangerously inadequate’

King's College London researchers warn that the new assisted dying legislation could put terminally ill patients at risk.

Gaza children arrive in UK to receive specialist NHS medical care

A group of severely ill children from Gaza has been evacuated and brought to the UK with their families for urgent specialist NHS treatment.

WHO urges global investment in patient safety for newborn and paediatric care

On World Patient Safety Day 2025, WHO urges global action to protect children from unsafe healthcare.

UK report calls for National Occupational Health Service to support employees

A new UK report urges a national occupational health service to support employees, reduce work-related illness, and ease pressure on the NHS.

Which 14 NHS Trusts are under investigation for maternity failures?

The UK government has launched a rapid investigation into maternity care targeting 14 NHS trusts.

AI in the NHS: UCL study reveals hidden barriers slowing healthcare innovation

A new UCL study reveals that outdated IT, governance delays and lack of staff confidence are slowing the adoption of AI in the NHS.

From productivity packs to recurrent savings: Turning identified opportunities into delivered benefits

NHS England initiated a ‘financial reset’ for 2025/26, expecting Trusts to improve productivity by 4%, operate within reduced budgets, and provide evidence of control. Gareth Jenkins from Changeology Group Ltd outlines how the company can help achieve these goals.

RAAC removed from seven NHS hospitals over dangerous roofs

The government removes RAAC concrete from seven additional NHS hospitals, accelerating the nationwide safety programme to protect patients and staff.

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