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A major new report, from the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), calls for urgent national workforce planning, medical training reform and investment in social care.

​Hundreds more people with an aggressive form of blood cancer can now be offered hope of a cure and “a new lease of life”, thanks to the rollout of Glofitamab across the NHS.

Dr Clare McNaught is set to officially take office as the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh's new President, on the 14th November at the College's AGM.

The challenges facing sterile services departments will be high on the agenda at this year’s annual IDSc Congress. The event, which will feature leading experts from the decontamination sector, will take place on Monday 24th - Wednesday 26th November at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.

Darolutamide, also known as Nubeqa and made by Bayer, is recommended in final draft guidance to treat adults with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer in combination with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), a hormone therapy which lowers testosterone levels.

New data from the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) highlights concerns among a majority of doctors about the health impacts of climate change on their patients. While just a small minority think their workplace is prepared for extreme weather events.

An advice line for nursing staff has reported a shocking surge in complaints about racism at work, as new analysis from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) shows incidents have increased 55% in just three years.

The NHS will test an AI-powered ‘one-day diagnostics’ service for prostate cancer that could transform diagnosis and save some men up to a month of waiting.

The NHS has issued a ‘flu jab SOS’, with England’s top nurse warning people to get protected now, with only weeks to go before the worst of the flu season typically bites.

A world-first clinical trial supporting people living with motor neuron disease (MND) to access breathing support from home using remote monitoring tech is being launched by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with the University of Sheffield.

B. Braun Medical has introduced its new IV Forum Antimicrobial Stewardship Series, launching during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week.

NHS productivity has grown by 2.4% in April to July 2025 compared to the same period last year, the latest NHS figures show. The figure, which is based on the output of treatments, operations and appointments, shows care is being delivered more efficiently, so patients can get the treatment they need sooner at better value for taxpayers.

With new figures revealing the scale of the childhood obesity problem, the Health and Social Care Secretary has said that government “won’t look away as kids become unhealthier”.

A UK-developed programme that uses gaming headsets to train surgeons in complex reconstructive procedures is set for global success, while also being considered as a tool to help frontline medics in Gaza and Ukraine.

A hospital team providing specialist support, advice and relief for patients who have complex pain needs have scooped four out of a possible six awards at the National Acute Pain Symposium in recognition of the exceptional care they provide to patients.

Ergéa UK joined clinical leaders from Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and Actiform at the ground-breaking ceremony for the new Bridgwater Community Diagnostic Centre - a milestone moment in its long-term partnership with the Trust.

The Freeman Hospital in Newcastle has successfully implanted Esprit BTK Everolimus Eluting Resorbable Scaffold System, a breakthrough innovation for people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) below the knee (BTK).

Doctors, physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) must speak up if they spot patient safety concerns, and healthcare leaders must act when issues are raised with them, the General Medical Council (GMC) says as it launches a review of key guidance.

​An ingenious invention which helped a stranded surgeon participate during her mother’s overseas operation is set to save the NHS millions in the fight to cut waiting lists and ensure that essential lifesaving surgery can go ahead even if the surgeon is unable to be present in the operating theatre.

HSSIB’s latest report highlights the challenges faced by ambulance crews in interpreting ECGs when a patient has a suspected type of heart attack known as an ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI).