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AI and reforms cut UK clinical trial approval times in half

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.

£2.4m funding to develop non-invasive treatment for keratoconus

University of Liverpool researchers receive £2.4 million to advance a minimally invasive treatment for keratoconus, aiming to improve patient access and reduce NHS costs.

Resident doctors vote 97% for strike action in fight over jobs and training

Resident doctors in England went on strike with a 97% majority, protesting the lack of training posts, job insecurity, and pay erosion.

NHS Wales at risk of collapse without urgent GP funding reforms

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.

NHS launches nationwide online GP appointment system for patients

The NHS introduces online GP appointment requests across England from 1 October 2025, helping patients book care quickly while reducing pressure on phone lines.

NHS launches virtual hospital: Digital healthcare revolution via NHS app

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.

NHS social prescribing referrals exceed 1.3 million in 2023, UCL study finds

A UCL-led study reveals that over 1.3 million people were referred to social prescribing services by GPs in 2023, surpassing the NHS’s five-year target.

New analysis exposes inequalities in access to NHS Continuing Healthcare

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.

NHS set to trial AI screening technology at a national scale

A new Cloud-Based Platform is set to change the way the NHS treat early diagnosis.

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.

New suicide prevention training rolled out for NHS mental health staff

The NHS has launched a new suicide prevention training programme aimed at all mental health staff, as part of the plan to improve care...

Support launched for adults facing 8-year waits for NHS gender dysphoria services

Thousands of adults are waiting up to eight years for their first appointment at adult gender dysphoria clinics in England.

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.

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.

Making the NHS 10-year Health Plan for England deliver for dementia

Beth Clayton-Exworth of Dementia UK outlines steps for the NHS 10-Year Plan to improve care for the UK’s one million people with dementia.

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.

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