Health & Social Care News
Policy & Regulation explores the government policy changes, regulatory developments and sector guidance influencing health and social care organisations across the UK.
This section examines how developments involving NHS policy, CQC oversight and government initiatives affect care providers, healthcare organisations and the wider sector ecosystem.
Technology is no longer a ‘nice-to-have’—it’s a powerful lever that lets us deliver safer, more personalised care while easing pressure on staff. The latest DHSC findings on adoption barriers are…
Same-Day Urgent Appointments for All Clinically Urgent Patients from 1 April 2026 – Care Circle Network Launches Major 2-Month Implementation Series Yesterday’s announcement from the Department of Health and Social…
Millions of adults could improve their mood, energy, and overall wellbeing by taking a new Healthy Choices Quiz launched by the government and NHS. The quick, interactive online tool gives…
A Consultative Discussion on 2025 Trends and Strategic Considerations “VAT uncertainty is the elephant in the room — providers must scenario-plan now to protect margins and patient choice.” — David…
Hundreds of thousands of patients are receiving faster NHS treatment thanks to the government’s partnership with the independent sector, ensuring care is delivered free at the point of use. Over…
Parents will be able to get their children vaccinated against flu at a local fire station and other community venues this half term, as the NHS steps up its winter…
The largest artificial intelligence (AI) trial of its kind globally in healthcare, involving more than 30,000 NHS workers, has shown how new technology could generate unprecedented time savings for NHS…
New regulations introduced this summer strengthen how medical devices are monitored once they reach patients and care settings, marking a major step forward in safety, transparency, and innovation. From 16…
The UK government has announced new incentives to boost investment in the pharmaceutical sector, as part of a drive to strengthen the country’s life sciences industry post-Brexit. Under the new…
NHS staff have delivered record-breaking levels of elective and cancer care over the summer months, according to new data published today. Between June and August, the NHS managed 4.60 million…