Healthcare

Chief of Liverpool's Super-Hospital Group to Step Down

James Sumner announces departure from the North West's largest clinical collaborative following regulatory setbacks and capability warnings.

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NHS England to Absorb National Whistleblowing Oversight Body

Experts warn of potential conflict of interest and "chilling effect" on staff following recommendations from the Dash Review

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Cancer Board Co-Chair Role Advertised With Nine-Day Application Window

The Department of Health and Social Care opened and closed recruitment for a senior national cancer position within a week and a half, prompting concerns about accessibility and process integrity.

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Boehringer Ingelheim to invest £150m in London AI research hub

German pharmaceutical company's commitment follows UK securing zero-tariff access to the American medicines market

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NHS App to Target Five Specialities in Drive to Cut 500,000 Outpatient Appointments

Remote monitoring tools will allow patients to submit health data from home, with hospital visits reserved for those with the greatest clinical need.

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Health Visitor Caseloads Reach Four Times the Safe Limit in Parts of England

Professional bodies are calling for a mandatory national cap of 250 children per practitioner as workforce numbers fall and early intervention gives way to crisis response

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Novo Nordisk Reports Positive Phase 3 Results for Oral Sickle Cell Drug

Trial data shows Etavopivat cut severe pain episodes by 27% and nearly doubled the time before a patient's first crisis, as the company prepares regulatory submissions for later this year

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NHS Opens Spring Covid Booster Bookings for Over-75s and Clinically Vulnerable

Health officials warn that immunity from previous vaccinations and infections weakens over time as millions become eligible for appointments across England

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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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NHS England Names New National Clinical Lead for Urgent and Emergency Care

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Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health Warn Children Are Being Left Behind in NHS Elective Recovery Drive

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