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Why The NHS Must Redesign Care Delivery to Meet Rising Demand

Health leaders are warning that the NHS’s traditional model of care is no longer fit for purpose, as rising demand, and workforce shortages place unprecedented strain on services.

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Fragmented Data Flows Persist Across NHS Trusts Despite Widespread EPR Adoption

Only around 30% of NHS trusts with EPR systems have achieved fully integrated data flows, according to new findings from the DMA.

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Rob Thompson Appointed to National Chief Digital, Data and Technology Officer: Delivery Architect Takes the Helm of NHS Digital Transformation

After a period of transition, a proven government operator steps into one of the most consequential roles in UK public service.

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Streeting Signals Flexibility on NHS Restructuring Timelines to Support Local Systems

Wes Streeting has indicated that ICBs should not rush structural changes, suggesting that taking additional time may lead to more effective and sustainable reforms.

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UK Unveils Revamped Pandemic Resilience Strategy to Strengthen Future Health Security

The UK government is overhauling its pandemic preparedness framework as part of a wider resilience strategy, following stark findings from the ongoing Covid-19 public inquiry.

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Government to Trial Competing Local and NHS-Led Models in Bid to Improve Population Health

The UK government is launching a major policy experiment that will directly compare local authority-led and NHS-led models of care to determine which is more effective at improving population health and wellbeing.

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Delays in Relocating Patients from Scandal-Hit Northampton Hospital Raise Safety Concerns

Around 287 inpatients were earmarked for relocation in early March 2026 after regulators concluded there was insufficient evidence that patient safety was improving at the required pace.

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Leadership Gaps Hindering NHS Digital Investment, Senior Figures Warn

A lack of consistent leadership across parts of the NHS is acting as a major barrier to technology investment, according to senior figures at NHS England.

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