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Former MP Andy Carter to Lead Warrington and Halton Hospitals into a New Era
The ex-Warrington South parliamentarian becomes chair designate in January as the trust prepares for major decisions on infrastructure and urgent care
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Calls for a Public Inquiry Grow as Families Seek Answers Over Botched Children’s Surgeries
More than fifty patients have asked the Health Secretary to investigate how a surgeon’s work went unchecked for so long
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Dorset’s Hospital Shake Up Puts Residents at the Centre of the Debate
A major reconfiguration of emergency and planned care is under way, and local people are being asked to scrutinise the changes
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A Voluntary Redundancy Scheme That Feels Anything but Voluntary
Harsh clawbacks, pension penalties and rushed timelines expose a growing disconnect between NHS leadership and its workforce
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Trusts Report Rising Agency Costs Amid Mounting Workforce Pressures
NHS trusts are warning that increasing workforce gaps and sustained operational pressures are driving higher spending on agency staff.
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New Digital Apprenticeships Aim to Equip NHS Staff for a Data Driven Future
AI and data training programme is designed to accelerate adoption of the Federated Data Platform and strengthen digital capability across the health service.
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Doctor Strikes Lose Momentum as Pressures Shift
Falling turnout in NHS industrial action reflects financial strain, workforce fatigue and shifting union strategy rather than any clear resolution to the pay dispute.
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NHS England: Winter Is Coming, and the System Is Bracing Once Again
NHS England’s new urgent care package promises smoother flow and earlier intervention, but its success still depends on staffing, integration and a long-delayed fix to social care.
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Shadow AI: Understanding the Risks and Implications for the NHS
Despite significant investment in official AI platforms, staff continue to use personal or consumer AI tools to support their day to day work.
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NHSE Proposes New Financial Freedom for Top Trusts Through ‘Advanced Foundation Trust’ Status
A proposed policy from NHS England would allow the highest-performing hospital trusts to retain and reinvest their own revenue surpluses into capital projects
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Chief Nurse Leaves Teaching Hospital Under Maternity Investigation for Strategic ICB Role
The move comes at a time of sustained national scrutiny of maternity services and heightened expectations on NHS leadership accountability.
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Thousands Waiting More Than 24 Hours in A&E With Mental Illness
Emergency care, service redesign, A&E. A Symptom of a System Struggling to Cope
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Eight Trusts Selected for New “Advanced Foundation Trust” Status in Shift Toward Local Autonomy
Government names first wave of high-performing NHS organisations to pilot greater freedoms, with two also considered for population-health contracts
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Matthew Shaw to Lead St George’s, Epsom and St Helier: A Return That Signals Strategic Change
The appointment of the Great Ormond Street Hospital chief marks a pivotal moment for one of London’s largest acute and community health groups.
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A ‘Live Conversation’: What Sir Jim Mackey’s Comments Reveal About NHS England’s Leadership Future
At the NHS Providers conference, the NHS England chief sets out candid reflections on tenure, reform pressures and the realities facing today’s health leaders
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Hospitals Making Hundreds of 999 Calls for On-Site Transfers Amid ‘Fragmented Systems’
Freedom of information data reveal hundreds of emergency calls made between hospital buildings on the same site due to internal transfer gaps
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NHS England Launches Voluntary Redundancy Scheme as ICBs Prepare to Follow
Move follows months of Treasury negotiations as workforce restructuring gathers pace across the health service.
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The NHS Data Transformation: The Future of Cancer Care is Already Here
Evidence from NHS hospitals shows how next-generation data systems are reshaping patient pathways; a digital leap forward in cancer care.
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Over a Third of NHS Trusts Say Savings Targets Are Out of Reach
More than one in three NHS trusts do not expect to meet their efficiency targets for the current financial year.
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Funding Changes Impact Primary Care, Communities and Neighbourhood Care
When politicians pledge to put more money into the NHS, many frontline staff and local leaders ask a simple question: where does the funding actually land?
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