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.
The NHS 10-Year Plan aims to reduce administrative burdens on healthcare professionals with AI medical scribes. Heidi Health’s AI scribe supports over 1.5 million NHS appointments monthly and integrates with clinical systems, allowing clinicians to focus on patient care.
NHS Trusts are facing a myriad of challenges, including staffing shortages, disconnected systems, and financial pressures. SMS Technology offers solutions, including operational management software that digitises compliance and audits, freeing up significant staff time and promoting sustainability through reduced paper usage.
UK regulators use AI and process reforms to reduce clinical trial approvals from 91 to 41 days, speeding up patient access to new medicines and treatments.
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.
The NHS introduces online GP appointment requests across England from 1 October 2025, helping patients book care quickly while reducing pressure on phone lines.
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 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.
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.
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.
