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WM5G introduces a health innovation framework to accelerate virtual care

WM5G launches an open health innovation framework designed to accelerate virtual care, diagnostics, and community health services throughout the UK.

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.

EU preparedness: The importance of nurses’ youth voice

Paul De Raeve, Manuel Ballotta, and Nada Rakabi from the European Federation of Nurses Associations (EFN) discuss the European Commission's current efforts regarding EU preparedness, highlighting what this means for the nursing workforce and how the EFN is helping to shape policies.

Almost 1 in 5 children starting primary school are not fully vaccinated

New UKHSA and NHS England data reveal 18.6% of children have not received their pre-school booster vaccine, a vital vaccine for protecting against serious illnesses.

UK government launches consultation to ban energy drinks for under-16s

The UK government is consulting on a proposed ban on the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under 16s.

£22 million NIHR investment to boost UK Health and Life Sciences innovation

The NIHR is investing £22 million to strengthen UK health and life sciences innovation, supporting cutting-edge research, new technologies, and collaborations across the sector.

AI-assisted robotic surgery: The future of safer, faster operations

Systematic review finds AI-assisted robotic surgery delivers higher precision, fewer complications, and quicker patient recovery - transforming surgical care worldwide.

Freeing clinicians from documentation admin so they can focus on care

Tandem Health’s AI medical assistant is helping thousands of clinicians alleviate the burden of documentation, enabling them to reclaim their time and reduce stress.

Supporting UK healthcare’s shift to AI

Accuro offers speech-to-text transcription services designed to alleviate the administrative burden faced by clinicians in healthcare settings. Here, they explain the advantages of the company’s Ambient Voice Technology (AVT), particularly through the use of an Ambient Scribe.

HHSIB launches investigation into corridor care in NHS hospitals

The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) has initiated an inquiry into corridor care in NHS hospitals in England, following a campaign by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).

Addressing musculoskeletal health in policy

Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions represent one of the most significant and growing health challenges facing the UK today. Cathy Monaghan, Public Affairs and Policy Officer at the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance, posits for stronger policy action to support those affected.

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