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BBC NewsMPs to Debate Government Plans for Single NHS Patient Record
The NHS Modernisation Bill reaches its second reading in the House of Commons on Monday, introducing a single patient record system for England that combines GP, hospital and social care data.
The GuardianGalleri Blood Test Shows No Significant Reduction in Advanced Cancers but Cuts Stage 4 Diagnoses by 14% in Large NHS Trial
A multi-cancer early detection blood test did not reduce late-stage diagnoses when added to standard screening. Data were presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting in Chicago.
BBC NewsEngland Expands Pharmacist Prescribing Authority Under £340 Million Deal
Starting this autumn, pharmacists in England will be authorized to prescribe medication for five additional common conditions. The £340 million investment expands the existing Pharmacy First scheme, which has already delivered more than 3.3 million consultations.
The TimesHeavy Rain Closes NHS Hospital Wards and Operating Theatres for Months
Multiple NHS hospital facilities closed wards and operating theatres after heavy rainfall caused flooding. The closures are expected to last several months while repairs and adaptations are completed.
UK Report Urges Greater Focus on Physical Activity for Older Adults
A parliamentary committee report states that exercise is as important as medication for older people. It links low activity levels to higher rates of disease and calls for changes in clinical practice and public infrastructure.
rnz.co.nzBlood Bikers Charity Completes 30,000th NHS Delivery
The Warwickshire and Solihull Blood Bikes charity has completed its 30,000th delivery of blood samples and medical supplies to NHS hospitals. The milestone was reached after ten years of 24-hour volunteer operations across the West Midlands.
espn.co.ukEngland Records 500,000 Child Mental Health A&E Visits Since 2019
Research shows roughly 500,000 children and young people in England attended emergency departments for mental health crises between 2019 and 2025. Data from 80 NHS trusts indicate rising numbers of patients waiting more than 12 hours for admission to mental health units.
The BbcLabour MP Appointed as First Government Maternity Adviser
A Labour MP who experienced complications during childbirth at Nottingham University Hospitals has been named the government's first national maternity adviser. The appointment comes ahead of a major independent inquiry into maternity failings at the trust.
montrealgazette.comNHS Survey Finds Two-Thirds of Organizations Plan Service Cuts
A survey of 187 NHS trust and integrated care board leaders shows most expect service reductions and staff cuts this year. Three-quarters also anticipate worsening financial pressures in the 2026/27 fiscal year.
bbc.co.ukNHS Trust Review Finds Dozens Harmed by Delayed Gynaecology Care
An internal review at Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust identified more than 60 patients harmed by administrative delays in gynaecology services at Salford Royal Hospital. Cancer patients were among those affected by missed follow-up letters and unacted test results.
bbc.co.ukSouthport Attack Survivor Says Hospital Staff Accessed Her Medical Records Without Reason
Leanne Lucas, the instructor at a Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop attacked in Southport in July 2024, said she was devastated after learning that 48 hospital staff accessed victims' records without justification. An audit by University Hospitals of Liverpool Group identified t…
medpagetoday.comNHS Approves Durvalumab for Treatment of Resectable Stomach Cancer
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has approved the immunotherapy drug durvalumab, also known as Imfinzi and made by AstraZeneca, for use by the NHS in adults with stomach cancer that has not spread extensively and can be surgically removed. An estimated 1,500…
The IndependentNHS Approves Two Treatments for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has approved nusinersen and risdiplam for routine NHS use in England. The treatments were previously available only through a special access scheme. Muscular Dystrophy UK reports that the therapies have enabled 73 children wit…
order-order.comUK Sickness Absence Rate Stable at 4.4 Days per Worker in 2025, ONS Data Shows
Office for National Statistics data published on May 12, 2026, showed 148.8 million working days lost to sickness or injury last year, nearly 10 million more than pre-pandemic levels. Average sickness absence stood at 4.4 days per worker, unchanged from 2024 but above 2019.
The BbcNHS Trust Settles Claim Over Stillbirth at Luton Hospital and Agrees Earlier Caesarean Would Likely Have Saved Baby
Lauryn and Andrew McCready lost their daughter Lois at Luton and Dunstable Hospital in September 2023 after a series of care failures during labour. An NHS investigation identified multiple errors including delayed caesarean section and inadequate monitoring. The couple settled a…
ispreview.co.ukNHS England Grants External Staff Unlimited Access to Identifiable Patient Data
NHS England has given external staff from companies including Palantir unlimited access to identifiable patient data. The access relates to work on a part of its flagship data platform. The development was reported by the Financial Times.
nbcnews.comPatients Receive Cancer and Other Serious Diagnoses via NHS App and Phone Calls
Patients have learned they have cancer and other serious conditions including Parkinson's disease and chronic kidney disease through the NHS app, video consultations and telephone calls. Campaigners have accused the NHS of failing in its duty of care by not delivering such diagno…
The GuardianEngland GPs and Hospitals Required to Share Data for Single Patient Records
Legislation to be announced in the King’s Speech on Wednesday will require GPs and hospitals in England to share patient data to create a single patient record for each person. The move forms part of a £10bn digitisation programme for the health service. Officials said the record…
The BbcMothers Share Experiences With Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorder
One hundred mothers have formed a campaign group to highlight placenta accreta spectrum, a life-threatening pregnancy condition. The group is calling for improved awareness, diagnosis and maternity care after many reported being undiagnosed before delivery. Action for Accreta rel…
The IndependentNHS England to Roll Out Givinostat for Eligible Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Patients
Givinostat will become available to around 530 eligible patients in England with Duchenne muscular dystrophy following a commercial agreement between its manufacturer and NHS England. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence confirmed the decision after the company r…
The IndependentNHS Cancer Nurses Exposed to Hazardous Drugs With Current PPE, Investigation Finds
A joint investigation by The Independent and Channel 4 News has found that NHS cancer nurses received only plastic aprons and gloves when handling hazardous drugs linked to miscarriage and infertility. The NHS West Midlands Cancer Alliance warned of risks including birth defects…
The GuardianOpera Singer Reports Improved Hearing After Double Cochlear Implants
A London opera singer who concealed her deafness for over 30 years underwent double cochlear implants in 2019. She stated the procedure restored her hearing and improved her quality of life. A nationwide trial is now evaluating bilateral implants for adults to potentially expand…
GB NewsOver One Million UK Asthma Patients Now Use Combination Inhalers
More than one million asthma patients in Britain have switched to combination inhalers, outnumbering those using traditional blue reliever inhalers for the first time. The change follows 2024 guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommending these d…
GB NewsAnalysis Finds 23% of NHS Hospital Sites in England Have EV Chargers
Analysis by online car retailer Cinch reveals that 77 percent of 2,901 NHS hospital sites in England have no electric vehicle charging facilities. The North East and Yorkshire region leads with 1,098 chargers, while others lag behind. This comes amid UK's push for electric vehicl…
The TimesNHS Rolls Out One-Minute Injection for Key Cancer Drug, Cutting Treatment Time
The UK's National Health Service is introducing an injectable form of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, reducing administration time from up to two hours via intravenous drip to under a minute. This change affects treatment for 14 types of cancer and could benefit about 14,00…
swissinfo.chMedicine Shortages in England Impact Patients and Pharmacies
Patients in England are facing difficulties obtaining essential medications for conditions such as epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and heart problems due to supply issues. Pharmacies are experiencing financial losses from rising global prices and reimbursement challenges. Governme…
news.sky.comBirmingham Hospital Pilot Shows Small Reduction in Miscarriage Rates After One Prior Loss
A pilot at Birmingham Women and Children's Hospital offers earlier checks and treatments after miscarriages, showing a small reduction in rates. Researchers estimate it could prevent 10,000 miscarriages yearly if adopted across England's NHS. The government is considering wider i…
Mike Burdett from CROMER, UK / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)Dozens of MPs Oppose Health Secretary's New NHS Drug Payment Powers
Dozens of MPs have expressed opposition to a health secretary's decision to gain authority over NHS drug pricing. The move involves overriding an institute's judgments on cost-effectiveness amid concerns about legality and potential benefits to pharmaceutical companies. Critics i…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFOI Data: 41 of 85 UK NHS Trusts Employ Advanced Practitioners in Doctor Roles
New research from freedom of information requests reveals that 41 out of responding UK hospital Trusts and Boards are using non-doctors, known as Advanced Practitioners, to plug gaps in doctors' rotas. The British Medical Association highlighted patient safety concerns through st…