The Latest Breaking News from NHS England

Scottish Government offers to mediate junior doctor strike talks

The talks, Scottish Health Secretary Michael Matheson said, could take place in London or Edinburgh.

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2023

Whistleblowers ‘treated like the problem’ – doctors’ union calls for reform

Numerous staff raised concerns about the actions of killer Lucy Letby for months before police were eventually called.

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2023

Digital phone system upgrade ‘to end 8am scramble’ for GP appointments

The move has been backed by £240 million from the Government.

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

Government confirms two-thirds of cancer targets will be scrapped by autumn

It is hoped the new targets will help diagnose and treat cancer faster

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

Number of hospital appointments cancelled due to strikes nears one million

The next strike to affect the NHS in England is due to begin on August 24.

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

Bereaved mother makes ammonia tests plea after son ‘could have been saved’

A coroner is expected to call for fresh guidance on when ammonia tests should be carried out in emergency departments after a teenager’s death.

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

‘Mental health emergency’ as urgent referrals for under 18s triple

The statistics should “sound the alarm” for the Government, a charity said.

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Holding asylum seekers on barges is about ‘fairness’ to UK taxpayer, says Sunak – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2023

Government accused of applying ‘sticking plaster’ to NHS waiting lists

900 more winter beds for 30 NHS trusts in England

Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2023

Government to create 900 new hospital beds by January with £250m injection into NHS

The funding is part of the Urgent and Emergency Care Recovery plan published in January.

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023