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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?

Experts examining NHS productivity have been criticised for relying on familiar government narratives rather than addressing underlying systemic issues.

Sir Jim Mackey signals a slower, more deliberate transition, raising questions about funding, focus, and the government’s health reform agenda.

The announcement of new strike dates by England’s resident doctors has reignited one of the NHS’s most enduring conflicts: a workforce at breaking point, and a government unwilling or unable to meet it halfway.

The arrival of Jules Hunt as interim director general for technology, digital and data at the Department of Health and Social Care marks more than a change in personnel. It's a statement of intent.

Claire Murdoch, one of the most influential figures in British mental health policy, has resigned from her role as NHS England’s national mental health director after nine years.

The DHSC is recruiting three new Director Generals, each earning up to £174,000, as part of a merger with NHS England. The high salaries aim to attract top talent but have reignited debate over public sector pay amid wider financial pressures.

Electronic Patient Record systems promise safer, faster care, but many NHS trusts say suppliers fail to provide the long-term support needed. Without accountability, multimillion-pound systems risk digitising inefficiencies rather than transforming healthcare.

A new TBI report argues the app should be at the heart of a single patient record — and that delivery must be championed from the top.

Why the government’s vision for a unified health record will need more than technology to succeed.

A chain of CEO secondments in the North East exposes deeper questions about stability, succession planning, and the NHS’s ability to navigate change.

Staff shortages are putting patients at risk and threatening the government’s goal of shifting care out of hospitals.

Supporting Patient-Centred Care for Severe Asthma Patients

In advance of the NHS Executive Strategy Summit, Distilled Post spoke to DataRobot’s Dan Hughes and Paul St-Georges about AI’s potential to drive Winter Resilience.

Section 117 aftercare costs have risen 42% in two years, exposing pressures on Integrated Care Boards and the need for sustainable solutions.

<p>A new recruitment initiative aims to smooth the path into the NHS for newly qualified staff, but its success will depend on long-term commitment.</p>

The ICB’s £42m plan to cut up to 400 jobs promises long-term savings, but its success depends on short-term sacrifices and careful execution.

<p>Gyms are no longer just places for lifting weights or chasing cardio goals. In the emerging landscape of wellness, they&#8217;re shaping up to be something far more ambitious: centres for longevity. With rising demand for preventive care and a shift in mindset from short-term fitness to long-term health, a growing number of gyms are blending [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Professor Bola Owolabi, NHS England’s director of healthcare inequalities improvement, has been named the Care Quality Commission’s new chief inspector of primary care. The appointment marks a significant move in the CQC’s ongoing leadership restructure, aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight across the health and care system.</p>

<p>The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has appointed four senior business leaders to improve oversight and performance management of some of the NHS’s most critical private sector suppliers. This move is part of a wider effort to ensure resilience, efficiency, and value for money across the health system’s supply chain.</p>