NHS

AI set to cut NHS paperwork and free doctors to focus on patients

The NHS is piloting AI to cut doctors’ administrative tasks, speed up discharges, and improve patient care across hospitals.

Value over cost: Rethinking NHS health tech procurement

The Health Tech Alliance explores how looking beyond costs to examine value-based procurement will impact health technology and innovation within the NHS.

One-third of GPs in England could quit patient care within five years

University of Manchester research warns that burnout, low job satisfaction, and poor work–life balance could push a third of GPs in England out of patient care within five years.

Pregnant mums can now self-refer online for faster NHS midwife appointments

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.

Violence against nurses hit a record high amid A&E chaos, says RCN

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.

University of Manchester experts lead national project to combat NHS fraud

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.

Graduate Guarantee: New jobs for newly qualified nurses & midwives in England

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.

NICE backs new drug for Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy

NICE has endorsed idebenone (Raxone) on the NHS to treat Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy in individuals aged 12 and over, offering hope to around 250 people.

World‑first gonorrhoea vaccine programme launched on NHS in England

The NHS is starting the world’s first vaccine programme to prevent gonorrhoea, using the 4CMenB meningitis vaccine in high‑risk groups from August 2025.

NHS protects thousands of appointments during resident doctors’ strike in 2025

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.

UHNM awarded £250,000 government funding to launch pioneering endometriosis trial

University Hospitals of North Midlands has secured £250,000 from NIHR to run the ICE trial, a two‑year feasibility study testing a novel dye method to improve surgical outcomes in endometriosis.

NHS Digital Future: Initiative to drive critical hardware overhaul unveiled

NHS Shared Business Services discusses NHS Digital Future, an initiative aimed at driving a critical hardware overhaul.

BMA survey highlights growing doctor unemployment crisis and GP job shortages

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 launches landmark review to address LGBT+ health inequalities

NHS England launches its first national review to address LGBT+ health inequalities, focusing on care access, mental health, screening, and patient experience.

From insight to impact: Delivering on NHS productivity pack potential

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.

Patient-centred care: Intuitive software for NHS clinicians

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.

MHRA approves Tofersen for rare inherited form of motor neurone disease

The MHRA has approved Tofersen to treat SOD1-related motor neurone disease (MND), a rare inherited form of the condition.

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