CQC highlights urgent need to tackle community services

The health and social care system remains fragmented and under severe strain as it prepares for a major shift from hospital to community care, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has warned in its annual State of Care report.

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Over a quarter of breast cancer doctors set to retire within 5 years, putting patient care at risk
Over a quarter of breast cancer doctors set to retire within 5 years, putting patient care at risk

A fifth (19%) of all UK cancer doctors are forecast to retire within 5 years. But this rises to over a quarter (27%) for cancer doctors who specialise in treating breast tumours – the highest of any cancer site (part of the body where the cancer...

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Sir Julian Hartley steps down as Chief Executive of CQC
Sir Julian Hartley steps down as Chief Executive of CQC

Sir Julian Hartley is stepping down as Chief Executive of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) with immediate effect. Dr Arun Chopra, Chief Inspector of Mental Health, is planned to assume the role of Interim Chief Executive until a permanent successor...

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Study finds early menopause is associated with increased risk of dementia
Study finds early menopause is associated with increased risk of dementia

A new international study led by University of Galway has found that entering menopause at an earlier age is associated with an increased risk of dementia. The research also showed that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after menopause appears to be...

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Major NHS AI trial delivers unprecedented time and cost savings
Major NHS AI trial delivers unprecedented time and cost savings

The largest artificial intelligence (AI) trial of its kind globally in healthcare, involving more than 30,000 NHS workers, has shown how new technology could generate unprecedented time savings for NHS staff and lead to better care for patients, in a...

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Features

Lending a hand to elective recovery
Lending a hand to elective recovery

In recent years, hand surgery has been moving out of the traditional setting, with surgeons increasingly seeking out innovative ways of working to deliver more efficient treatment to their patients. Mark Lee discusses the WALANT approach to hand surgery and other evolving trends, which are moving the discipline forward.

Are virtual hospital beds the way forward?
Are virtual hospital beds the way forward?

Virtual hospital beds are not a quick fix, but can be a major part of the NHS solution, argues Graham Watson. He analyses the spectrum of possibilities.

Exploring the challenges facing EBME
Exploring the challenges facing EBME

A Thought Leadership Workshop at EBME 2025 recently brought together Electro-Biomedical Engineering (EBME) experts to discuss key issues around medical equipment connectivity and technology’s impact on care delivery. CSJ provides an overview of the hot topics and challenges explored.

Evolution of operating tables: advancing surgical precision
Evolution of operating tables: advancing surgical precision

Richard McAuley looks at the critical role of operating tables in supporting surgical workflows and discusses some of the key trends and innovations that are helping to advance surgical approaches, improve patient safety and integrate with advanced technologies.

Products

Mop eliminates the risk of cross-contamination
Mop eliminates the risk of cross-contamination

As winter approaches, hospitals prepare for the seasonal spike in illness – making infection control more critical than ever. In high-risk zones like barrier rooms and isolation wards, the r-MicroOne Premium CombiSpeed Pro mop from Vileda...

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Arrow FlexTip Plus epidural kit now available in the UK
Arrow FlexTip Plus epidural kit now available in the UK

Backed by 30 years of research, the Arrow FlexTip Plus Epidural Kit is now available in the UK. The FlexTip Plus is reported to be a highly sought after and reliable product, backed by clinical data and peer to peer reviews.

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Medneo acquires MRI and CT fleet from Fairford Medical to strengthen NHS diagnostic support
Medneo acquires MRI and CT fleet from Fairford Medical to strengthen NHS diagnostic support

Medneo UK has announced the acquisition of Fairford Medical's fleet of MRI and CT scanners, a move that strengthens its ability to support the NHS in addressing rising demand for diagnostic imaging services.

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ElectronRx launches pDx App for remote chronic respiratory disease management
ElectronRx launches pDx App for remote chronic respiratory disease management

ElectronRx, a leading digital medicine and biomarker company driving healthcare through pulmonary innovation, has launched pDx. The new app offers chronic respiratory disease (CRD) patients a cardiopulmonary assessment device, engineered to medical...

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