The annual flu letter describes the national flu immunisation programme for 2026 to 2027 and outlines which groups are eligible for flu vaccination. In line with the advice from Joint Committee on ...

NHS England has outlined plans to transfer its direct commissioning functions to integrated care boards (ICBs) from April 2027, subject to legislative approval. The letter outlines the leadership role ...

The Sickle Cell Clinical Pathway Initiative (CPI) provides a clear, non‑prescriptive competency framework to help healthcare professionals develop skills to offer accurate information, sensitive ...

NHS Employers has outlined actions relating to staff unable to travel due to the evolving conflict in the Middle East.

Listening to, understanding and acting on the experiences of people using health and social care services is vital to delivering high-quality care. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) outlines how they ...

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and the General Medical Council (GMC) have worked together to launch two resources – the new maternity page on the GMC ethical hub and the NMC’s Good Teamwork ...

The NHS has launched a campaign urging people to turn on push alerts from the NHS App so they get reminders about appointments and can rearrange any they can’t make, helping to free up appointments ...

In October 2020, the NHS became the world’s first health system to commit to achieving net zero emissions, recognising climate change as a major threat to health and service delivery. With the ...

From 6 April 2026 bereaved partner’s paternity leave will come into effect. This new statutory entitlement applies when the mother or primary adopter of a child dies within the first year after birth ...

NHS charities across the UK have been awarded £500,000 to invest in creating and improving green spaces, which research has revealed have significant benefits for staff and patients alike. Read more ...

This research details experiences and views of patients, carers, and staff on access to general practice in England in the context of the government plans to reform NHS services.

Patients will receive better support to help them stay in and get back to work, thanks to a £25 million funding boost for a pilot scheme in areas of high economic inactivity. Health and growth acceler ...