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Could a four-day work week fix the NHS workforce crisis?

A BMJ article explores whether a four-day working week could ease recruitment challenges, reduce absenteeism, and improve morale in the NHS.

Doctors raise alarm over winter hospital preparedness, RCP survey reveals

A Royal College of Physicians survey of over 550 doctors shows only 10% are confident hospitals can safely manage winter pressures, citing overcrowded emergency departments, staffing shortages, and temporary care measures.

NHS to screen newborns for life-threatening metabolic disorder HT1

A new NHS screening programme will test babies for hereditary tyrosinemia type 1 at five days old, enabling early treatment to prevent organ damage, liver failure, and other serious complications.

COVID-19 could cost UK £7 billion a year without autumn vaccinations

A new OHE model shows that stopping annual autumn COVID-19 vaccinations could cost the UK economy £7 billion each year.

NHS SBS launches £2.5bn framework to modernise public sector IT infrastructure

NHS Shared Business Services unveils a £2.5bn Digital Workplace Solutions framework to overhaul NHS and public sector IT systems.

Resident doctors in Scotland plan strike over low pay offer

Resident doctors in Scotland are preparing strike action after a 4.25% pay offer falls short of the independent review body's recommendation.

Turning policy into practice: Heidi health and the NHS 10-year plan

The NHS 10-Year Plan aims to reduce administrative burdens on healthcare professionals with AI medical scribes. Heidi Health’s AI scribe supports over 1.5 million NHS appointments monthly and integrates with clinical systems, allowing clinicians to focus on patient care.

Transforming NHS trusts: How SMS technology delivers efficiency compliance, and sustainability

NHS Trusts are facing a myriad of challenges, including staffing shortages, disconnected systems, and financial pressures. SMS Technology offers solutions, including operational management software that digitises compliance and audits, freeing up significant staff time and promoting sustainability through reduced paper usage.

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.

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