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New guidelines hope to make public canteen meals greener and healthier

Public institutions across Europe, including schools, hospitals, and government offices, have received new guidelines from the Joint Research Centre (JRC) on serving healthier and more sustainable meals.

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A new UCL study reveals that outdated IT, governance delays and lack of staff confidence are slowing the adoption of AI in the NHS.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

NHS League Tables: New rankings set to reveal best and worst local trusts

For the first time, NHS league tables will rank every trust in England by patient care, waiting times, and feedback.

Resident doctors threaten strike as NHS faces job shortage crisis

First-year doctors in England may strike, as over half of resident doctors face unemployment, exposing a major NHS workforce crisis.

Could private investment models fix the NHS infrastructure crisis?

The NHS faces a £14bn repair backlog, but health leaders say global private investment models could be the key to modern, world-class facilities.

UNISON warns NHS outsourcing threatens pay and conditions for lowest-paid staff

UNISON highlights the dangers of NHS outsourcing, urging protection for low-paid staff and stronger measures to safeguard working conditions and patient care.

Senior doctors in England prepare to strike: What it means for NHS patients

Senior doctors in England are ready to take a stand and strike over pay disputes, following the resident doctors' strikes in July.

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