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Six-Day Walkout Planned by Resident Doctors Intensifies NHS Workforce Pressures

The BMA confirmed in March 2026 that its resident doctor members, will walk out from 7am on Tuesday 7 April until 7am on Monday 13 April.

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Five NHS Trusts Placed into New Intensive Recovery Scheme as Improvement Strategy Is Overhauled

Five NHS trusts have been selected for a newly established “intensive recovery programme”, that effectively replaces a national provider improvement scheme launched only weeks earlier

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NHS Public Confidence Edges Upward, but Long Waits Continue to Test Patient Patience

Public satisfaction with the NHS has increased for the first time since 2019, offering early signs of recovery after years of declining confidence.

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Targeted Meningitis B Vaccination Expanded to Older Pupils in Kent as Outbreak Stabilises

Health officials in England have expanded the meningitis B vaccination programme in Kent to include some Year 11 pupils, in efforts to contain a recent outbreak among students.

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Shift Away from Hospitals: NHS Digital Funding to Prioritise Community and Preventive Care

NHSE is preparing to redirect future funding towards non-acute and community settings, marking a significant shift in health and technology investment priorities.

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Mann Recommendations Agreed in GMC Overhaul Consultation

The UK government has confirmed recommendations from Lord John Mann’s review into racism and discrimination in healthcare will be taken forward as part of a major overhaul of GMC.

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Harris Health Alliance Strengthens Digital Child Health Strategy with eRedbook Acquisition

Harris Health Alliance has completed the acquisition of the digital child health record eRedbook from Heathersoft in 2026.

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NHS App Waiting Time Overhaul Aims to Rebuild Patient Trust after Widespread Confusion

Waiting time information within the NHS App has been overhauled after concerns that earlier versions were causing “confusion, anxiety and mistrust” among patients.

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