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Nearly 3,000 patients a day face corridor care in NHS
It is the first time the data has been published and reveals the scale of the challenge facing the NHS in tackling what ministers say is "unsafe" and "unacceptable"
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp36…
Scotland's councils are facing a collective budget shortfall of about £530m in 2026-27, a spending watchdog has warned.
The Accounts Commission has warned that local authorities will have to "stop, reduce, or significantly redesign" services.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn0v…
More than half a million NHS staff are being given access to new artificial intelligence (AI) tools that could free up an average of 2 days every month from admin duties, freeing up more time for the duties that matter most for patients and staff.
england.nhs.uk/2026/06/50000…
The Sporting Events Bill covers major sporting events like the Olympics.
It's a chance to shape where benefit goes (public not private) improve public health, as well as improve the way the world sees us
Yesterday was second reading, next up amendments
Costs spiral at delayed integrated care centre as legionella discovered again
The cost of building a new health centre in West Sussex has risen to almost £49m after ongoing delays caused by problems with its water system, the local authority has said.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr5p…
Payroll Services: Safeguarding Business Continuity.
Payroll is one of the most critical functions within any organisation where accuracy, timeliness, and compliance are non-negotiable.
Read the full article on @SectorFocus: ap1.hubs.ly/y0VS040.
#payroll#outsourcing#ichris
MHRA hits targets to boost access to medicines
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has met or exceeded all statutory targets to increase access to medicines and medical devices for UK patients.
gov.uk/government/news/mhra-…
The Tobacco and Vapes has been granted Royal Assent, aiming to create a smoke-free generation.
The law will make it illegal to sell tobacco to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009.
gov.uk/government/news/tobac…
Hospital patients at NHS trusts in England now able to check their referrals & appts through NHS App
64% of all hospital appointments are currently visible through the app. Many patients are also able to reschedule or cancel appointments using the app
england.nhs.uk/2026/04/hospi…
An additional 8,500 mental health workers have been recruited to the NHS since the end of June 2024 - hitting target three years ahead of schedule.
gov.uk/government/news/key-t…
Public Sector Focus has been redesigned - but its mission remains unchanged.
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Evidence-led analysis of policy, reform & innovation across the sector - read here: flk.bz/uDC3
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