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.
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have developed a fluoride-free gel that regenerates tooth enamel by mimicking natural proteins, offering a breakthrough in preventive dental treatment.
The British Medical Association warns that the UK government’s proposal to raise doctors’ pay by just 2.5% for 2026 amounts to a real‑terms pay cut, calling it “neglect dressed up as restraint”.
As the NHS approaches its 80th anniversary, what opportunities do digital solutions present for transforming health services, including enhancing staff experiences, streamlining corporate services, and improving patient workflows while also safeguarding digital infrastructures and reducing costs?
The NHS Confederation's latest report shows that integrated care systems support the reform agenda, yet stresses that uncertainty around redundancy funding is a significant barrier to delivering the three key shifts outlined in the ten-year plan.
Access to sexual and reproductive health care is set to improve across England due to a new Online Sexual Health Services Framework Agreement, designed to make it easier for NHS organisations and local authorities to deliver digital sexual health services.
NHS England has released its new Medium Term Planning Framework, calling on providers to prioritise digital transformation, including full adoption of the NHS App and the Federated Data Platform, to modernise infrastructure and improve patient access.
A new report by the Nuffield Trust finds that one in four district nurses left the NHS in the past year, putting plans to shift more care into the community at serious risk.
Brain disorders pose a significant global health challenge that demands a strong, united response. To tell us what a unified framework that supports an integrated approach to mental and neurological health looks like, we reached out to the European Brain Council (EBC), a network of key stakeholders in the field of brain health.
The Royal College of Nursing reveals a 55 % increase in reports of racist abuse against its members over the past three years, calling for urgent action by employers and politicians.
GP practices across Scotland will receive more than £531 million in funding over three years to boost staffing, capacity, and patient access, marking the largest investment in primary care the country has ever seen.
NHS Confederation and NHS Providers demand £3 bn in extra funding ahead of the Budget, warning that failure to cover redundancy costs could force service cuts and worsen waiting times.
A Royal College of Physicians survey finds 59% of UK doctors delivered care in temporary spaces during summer 2025, highlighting that NHS corridor care is now a year-round issue.
