Healthcare

Expansion of Specialist Training Posts Paused as Industrial Dispute Deepens Uncertainty for Resident Doctors

Plans to expand specialist training posts for resident doctors in England have been put on hold, as the ongoing industrial dispute between the government and clinicians continues to disrupt workforce planning across the NHS.

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Torbay and South Devon Trust to Unwind Long-Standing Integrated Care Partnership Over Cost and Efficiency Concerns

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust has announced plans to bring an end to its two-decade partnership with Torbay Council for the delivery of adult social care services.

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UK–US Pharma Pact Shields Exports but Sparks Fears Over Rising NHS Costs

The UK has become the first country to avoid US tariffs entirely, a move the government says will safeguard a life sciences sector worth tens of billions to the economy and protect high-skilled jobs

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Integrated Care Boards Face Mounting Pressure to Demonstrate Impact Amid Scrutiny from NHS Leadership

Speaking in early 2026, Mackey issued a clear warning that the future credibility of ICBs depends on their ability to demonstrate measurable progress, particularly in areas such as elective recovery, urgent care and system efficiency.

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Concerns Mount Over NHS England’s New Corridor Care Definition Amid Fears of Data Manipulation

A revised definition of “corridor care” introduced by NHS England is facing mounting criticism from clinicians and policy experts, who warn it contains significant loopholes that could allow hospitals to underreport unsafe conditions in emergency departments.

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Ministers Weigh Exit Options as Scrutiny Intensifies Over NHS Palantir Data Deal

The UK government is actively considering whether to invoke a break clause in its high-profile NHS data contract with Palantir Technologies, signalling growing unease over one of the most significant digital health partnerships in England.

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NHS Urged to Remove Barriers Slowing Adoption of Digital Health Innovation

The criticism, voiced at the Rewired 2026 conference and echoed by policymakers and industry stakeholders, highlights persistent challenges in scaling digital solutions, despite growing ambition around artificial intelligence, data platforms and personalised medicine.

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NHS to Redesign Care Delivery Models as Strike Disruption Prompts Workforce Rethink

Sir Jim Mackey, chief executive of NHS England, confirmed in March 2026 that the organisation is actively developing new clinical models designed to maintain service continuity during repeated strike action, marking a significant shift in workforce strategy.

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The Gridlock and the Blueprint: Can the 'Neighbourhood Health Service' Be Saved?

As bureaucratic paralysis and leadership exits stall national reforms, a predictive model at St George's Hospital offers a high-performance roadmap for recovery.

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