A pioneering national rehabilitation facility has opened in Nottinghamshire, aiming to transform how the NHS supports patients recovering from serious injuries and illnesses. The £105m National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC), managed by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS…

England’s adult social care industry contributed an estimated £77.8 billion to the economy in 2024/25, marking a new high according to Skills for Care’s latest State of the Adult Social Care Sector and Workforce report.…

For the first time, menopause screening will become part of routine NHS health checks in England. From next year, women aged between 40 and 74 attending the five-yearly appointments will be asked about symptoms linked…

As the darker months set in and daylight hours shrink, the NHS is reminding everyone across the UK to take a daily dose of vitamin D from now until March. With limited sunlight during autumn…

The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed another round of industrial action in England after pay negotiations with the government once again failed. Despite ongoing talks through the summer and early autumn, no agreement was…

Sir Julian Hartley has resigned as chief executive of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), days after an independent investigation was launched into maternity care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Having led the trust for…

A groundbreaking blood test capable of identifying more than 50 different cancers could significantly accelerate diagnosis, according to new findings from a North American study. The test, known as Galleri and developed by US firm…

England’s NHS waiting list has grown for the third consecutive month, prompting fresh concerns that the government’s key pledge to reduce treatment delays is slipping out of reach. Figures show that by the end of…

As autumn settles in, many across the UK are battling coughs, colds, and sniffles - but are chilly temperatures really to blame? According to Dr Oscar Duke, a GP and TV presenter, it’s not the…

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has dismissed suggestions that private healthcare services could soon be subject to VAT, despite reports that the Treasury was exploring the option. Asked directly whether the idea was being considered, he…

The government has announced plans to roll out a nationwide online hospital service in England within the next two years, aiming to ease pressure on waiting lists. Sir Keir Starmer is expected to unveil the…

From 1st October, thousands of pharmacies across England will for the first time provide free NHS flu nasal sprays to young children. Until now, the vaccine was only available for two and three-year-olds at GP…