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3 Jun 2026

NHS rolls out life-extending drug for hundreds of women with ovarian cancer

Hundreds of women with hard-to-treat ovarian cancer could benefit from a new, life-extending drug on the NHS from today –…

Cancer

3 Jun 2026

Chair of new NHS online hospital trust is named

The chair of the NHS’s groundbreaking new online hospital trust has been named as business leader and former supermarket chief…

DigitalPatient care

24 May 2026

Supermarket scans spotting thousands of cancers

Thousands of people in England have had lung cancer caught early thanks to NHS scanning trucks in supermarket car parks,…

Cancer

14 May 2026

“Huge moment” as the health service hits 18-week target amid half-a-million waiting list drop

The NHS has hit its target for the number of patients waiting 18-weeks thanks to the biggest improvement in waiting…

Patient care

13 May 2026

“Life-changing” SMA therapies to be available on NHS in long-term

Hundreds more children with muscle-wasting condition spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) are to be offered potentially “life-changing” therapy on the NHS which could help them live years longer and attend primary school. From today,…

Children and young people

11 May 2026

NHS and Morrisons put cancer warning signs in the shower

Shoppers are being urged to look out for lumps, swelling, skin changes and unexplained bruising as Morrisons teams up with…

Cancer

3 May 2026

‘1-minute’ immunotherapy jab rolled out on NHS for tens of thousands with cancer

Tens of thousands of patients could benefit from a ‘rapid’ new immunotherapy jab on the NHS for over a dozen…

CancerPatient care

30 Apr 2026

1,000 NHS staff call Martha’s Rule helplines in first 18 months

More than 1,000 NHS staff across England have used Martha’s Rule helplines to help identify rapid deterioration of a patient’s…

Patient carePatient safety

28 Apr 2026

Hospital patients can now check appointments in the NHS App

Hospital patients at every NHS trust across England can now check their referrals and appointments through the NHS App, making it easier for millions of people to manage their…

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