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Assistive technology set to support thousands of SEND children across UK

Thousands of children with SEND will benefit from new assistive technology aimed at improving learning, communication, and classroom inclusion.

NHS England abolition leaves patients and staff facing uncertain future, PAC warns

Public Accounts Committee (PAC) raises concerns over NHS England abolition and its impact on patients and staff.

AI tool ‘Consult’ used for first time to analyse public responses in government consultation

Scottish Government trials new AI to speed up policy analysis and cut costs, with promising early results.

Mental health care failings putting patients at continued risk warns HSSIB

A new HSSIB report highlights ongoing failures to act on safety recommendations, with repeated issues across inpatient mental health care services.

NHS system is failing people with mental illness and substance use disorder, says RCPsych

A new report from the Royal College of Psychiatrists warns that people with substance use disorder and another mental illness (CoSUM) are being failed by a system that is not equipped to meet their complex needs

Thousands in mental health crisis face days-long waits in A&E, RCN warns

The Royal College of Nursing is calling on the UK Government to invest in nursing to support patients experiencing a mental health crisis.

UK Government pledges 29,000 extra bone scans to improve osteoporosis care

NHS England will benefit from 13 new DEXA scanners to support osteoporosis and provide 29,000 extra scans.

UK and Norway work together on new clean energy partnership

The United Kingdom and Norway have announced a new agreement to accelerate the transition to clean energy, support investment, and boost job creation.

Top tech experts invited to join government fellowship to accelerate AI and digital innovation

The UK government has opened applications for a fellowship programme that hopes to bring together 25 of the country's leading tech minds into public service.

Doctor’s surgery refurbishments set to unlock 8 million extra GP appointments

The UK Government’s Plan for Change aims to deliver 8.3m new GP appointments following surgery refurbishments.

Building sustainable NHS-private sector partnerships: Expanding private patient units and beyond

A fresh drive for partnership between the NHS and the private sector opens the door to greater collaboration. Carly Caton, Partner in the health and life sciences team at UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson, explains how to create lasting partnerships that drive mutual financial, health and innovation benefits.

World-first UK trial launched for fridge-free vaccine

An innovative fridge-free vaccine will enter its first-in-human clinical trial at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Southampton Clinical Research Facility.

UK researchers gain better access to Horizon Europe funding

UK scientists, researchers, and businesses will now benefit from expanded access to Horizon Europe funding calls, specifically for quantum and space research, following the release of the 2025 Horizon Europe Work Programme.

New strategic priorities set out for public sector procurement

The UK Government has issued a new National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS), which came into effect on 24 February 2025 alongside the Procurement Act 2023.

New NHS app reform prevents 1.5 million missed hospital appointments

Millions of patients will gain greater choice and flexibility through a significant update to the NHS app, making it easier to manage their healthcare.

UK government reveals £300 million funding boost for offshore wind

The UK government is investing in its clean Energy by launching a £300 million investment through the publicly-owned Great British Energy to supercharge the country’s offshore wind industry.

NHS to adopt pioneering technology for improved bowel cancer diagnosis

Patients are set to benefit from advanced technology that significantly enhances bowel cancer diagnosis, potentially reducing the need for invasive procedures.

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