The Latest Breaking News from NHS

NHS to recruit nurses and midwives before vacancies arise in new jobs boost

Trusts will be able to employ new staff based on projected need rather than current headcounts.

Evening Standard · Aug 10, 2025

NHS to recruit new staff before vacancies arise

The DHSC says the move will allow the NHS to provide the best possible care for patients

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2025

NHS ‘needs to do more to support autistic people’

Hospital environments can be ‘challenging’ for neurodivergent patients, experts said.

Evening Standard · Aug 10, 2025

Bidding battle for NHS landlord Assura intensifies as watchdog steps up investigation

US suitor KKR lobbies board to accept offer to take Assura private as CMA looks into £1.79bn offer by rival UK investor

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2025

Voices: ‘The fairest way’ or a ‘political disaster’? Readers split on whether Reeves should raise income tax

YOUR VIEWS: Our community is split over whether raising income tax is the fairest way to plug Britain’s £50bn budget gap or a risky move that could harm growth and Labour’s political standing

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025

Bidding battle for Assura heats up as competition watchdog takes further action

A consortium led by KKR has called on Assura’s board to change its recommendation for the £1.79 billion offer from healthcare property firm PHP.

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2025

Vaccine to be given to cancer patients with head and neck tumours

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The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025

‘Game-changing’ cancer vaccine trial to begin on NHS

The jab uses mRNA technology to train the immune system to fight cancerous cells

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025

Patients to be fast-tracked on to new head and neck cancer vaccine trial

The jab uses mRNA technology to train the immune system to fight cancer.

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2025

Forget 10,000 Steps! Walking This Number Daily Could Cut Dementia Risk by 38% and Depression by 22%

New research reveals that walking just 7,000 steps a day—well below the popular 10,000-step target—can significantly reduce your risk of dementia, depression, and early death.

International Business Times UK · Aug 7, 2025