The latest health and social care news and a look at research and development into the treatment of common and rare diseases alike. We also look at the vital changes being made to help deliver effective healthcare through the digital transformation within the NHS.
Expectant mothers in England can now bypass GP visits by completing a simple online form on NHS.uk to self-refer directly to local maternity services, ensuring timely and personalised care.
The Royal College of Nursing highlights a sharp rise in physical attacks on A&E staff from 2,093 incidents in 2019 to 4,054 in 2024 and urges the government to make urgent changes.
The University of Manchester is partnering in a nationwide project to help the NHS tackle fraud, using expert research and collaboration to strengthen safeguards, protect resources, and support the delivery of vital healthcare services.
The UK government announces the Graduate Guarantee, unlocking thousands of new NHS jobs for newly qualified nurses and midwives, ensuring a seamless transition from training to employment.
T-Pro Copilot: The AI-Powered, Clinician-Led Future of Clinical Documentation. Jade Roseingrave, Head of Marketing at T-Pro shares a new standard for healthcare documentation.
The American Heart Association advisory warns that ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) are linked to serious health issues, including heart attack and stroke, and calls for policy changes and more research.
During the 2025 resident doctors’ strike, the NHS successfully maintained thousands of patient appointments by implementing strategic planning and empowering local healthcare teams to manage resources effectively.
A new BMA survey shows that 56% of GPs want more NHS work but can’t find it, 15% report no available GP roles, and 70% of resident doctors in Scotland fear joblessness from August 2025.
NHS England launches its first national review to address LGBT+ health inequalities, focusing on care access, mental health, screening, and patient experience.
National benchmarking has identified opportunities for NHS Trusts, but the real work begins after the spreadsheet closes. Gareth Jenkins from Changeology Group explains that insights alone won’t drive recovery and outlines the steps NHS organisations must take to turn opportunities into action.
Paul Brockbank, Business Development Director at Cambric Systems Ltd, explains how Cambric is empowering NHS operations by providing affordable, integrated, and offline-first software tailored for clinicians, ensuring they have the tools they need to deliver better care.
Dr Konstantinos Bouras is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and Clinical Director at Moorfields CUH, Moorfields Eye Hospital and Moorfields Private. Here, he discusses the pressing challenges facing the UK’s ophthalmology sector and the need for sustainable policy measures to enable equitable access to ophthalmology services.
Afon Technology is revolutionising diabetes care with its innovative GlucowearTM – the world’s first non-invasive, real-time continuous glucose monitor. Company CEO, Sabih Chaudhry, explains how the technology is being recognised and developed.
This article explores how automation, particularly through platforms like Synertec’s Prism, is transforming communication workflows across the NHS, reducing errors, saving time, and significantly improving the patient experience.
King’s College London researchers warn of elevated risk from hospital-only medications and illicit drug use within healthcare settings, linking patient and healthcare worker fatalities to gaps in prescribing, discharge planning, and policy.
HC Legionella Ltd investigated temperature issues in hot water cylinders for a healthcare site, where temperatures were in a range conducive to bacterial growth; here, Authorising Engineer, Claire Jackson, explains how the issue was resolved.
