Scotland
NHS Fife to expand hospital-at-home care to 125 virtual beds
A business case approved by the board promises remote monitoring and an estimated £2m a year in savings.
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Scotland
NHS Tayside admits safety failings over dementia patient’s death
The board pleaded guilty after an 82-year-old fell when her bed alarm had been moved to another patient.
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Scotland
Councils raise serious concerns over moving social care under NHS control
COSLA warns the plans could affect community support, after the First Minister announced major health reforms.
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UK
£80m challenge to speed up dementia diagnosis in the NHS
Nine technologies, including faster MRI scans and remote cognitive tests, will be tested in real-world NHS settings.
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UK
Councils underpay for older people’s care by £2.36bn a year, report says
Care England says the gap has grown 49% since 2022/23, with a shortfall of over £23,000 per nursing bed.
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World
WHO warns delays to medical supplies could prove devastating in Gaza
The UN health agency says essential medicines should not be treated as dual-use items, with only one crossing open for approved aid.
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Scotland
Christine McLaughlin appointed Chief Executive of NHS Scotland
She becomes Director General for Health and Social Care as the government pursues reform of the health service.
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Scotland
Specialist nurses to examine sexual assault survivors across Scotland
The national roll-out of Nurse Sexual Offence Examiners is expected to benefit island and rural areas in particular.
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