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The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has published a full write-up of the findings from its national next generation campaign survey of resident doctors, revealing deep concerns about the quality and experience of postgraduate medical training in the UK. The RCP survey results paint a stark picture of training being delivered in an environment of rota gaps, relentless service pressures and widespread burnout.

New figures from the National Prostate Cancer Audit (NPCA), published by the National Cancer Audit Collaborating Centre (NATCAN), show that prostate cancer cases are continuing to rise across England, with more men than ever receiving surgery and radiotherapy.

Whole genome sequencing offered to breast cancer patients is likely to identify unique genetic features that could either guide immediate treatment or help match patients to clinical trials for over 15,000 women a year, say scientists at the University of Cambridge.

Newborn babies will now be routinely screened and treated earlier on the NHS for a rare, life-threatening metabolic disorder, which can result in the need for a liver transplant.

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust has achieved a 27% reduction in consultation times for day surgery patients by introducing a new digital approach to managing its perioperative pathway.

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW) has achieved significant time savings across its wards by introducing automated vital signs integration into its Sunrise Electronic Patient Record (EPR), provided by Altera Digital Health. The trust now estimates a saving of 2.5 minutes per observation, equating to approximately 50% time saving for clinicians to record observations, freeing up hundreds of hours each year for direct patient care.

The Huntleigh Academy will be hosting a webinar on 'Patency Assessment at the Time of Revascularisation Surgery: How to Close with Confidence', taking place on Monday, 10 November 2025, 6:30 PM Greenwich Mean Time.

Ataraxis AI, a frontier laboratory developing artificial intelligence–powered prognostic tools for oncology, and Medica Scientia Innovation Research (MEDSIR), a global leader in oncology research, have announced a strategic collaboration to integrate AI into multiple major international trials.

The new data shows that the total waiting list for procedures and appointments increased to 7.41 million in August, the third consecutive rise despite the NHS managing record elective cases and industrial action over the summer months.

Tuberculosis (TB) levels in England increased by 13.6% in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

A major new European study is set to trial AI-powered health tools that could transform how we detect and prevent chronic disease in children and teenagers, helping to curb one of the world’s biggest public health threats, non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust has successfully gone live with System C’s CareFlow Electronic Patient Record (EPR), a significant step forward in its landmark digital transformation programme.

HSSIB’s latest report has found that NHS staff have been positive about the impact that the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) can have on patient safety. However, it also reveals that more resource and support is needed to ensure PSIRF is implemented consistently across England.

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (ROH) has introduced CHAIN (Cycling against Hip Pain), a new cycling programme to support patients with hip pain from osteoarthritis.

A new framework, aimed to help healthcare professionals integrate AI safely and responsibly into practice, has been launched by Medical Protection.

People who regularly need urgent or emergency NHS care are hailing a ground-breaking initiative, which has reduced attendance at A&E by 70 per cent for some patients with complex health conditions.

​New analysis by Nuffield Health, Manchester Metropolitan University, and Frontier Economics reveals that expanding access to free structured exercise programmes nationally could deliver £34 billion in social value. That would be reflected in £18bn of benefits of improved health, £13bn of benefits to relatives and carers, a £3bn boost to the economy and £230m in direct savings for the NHS.

Overcrowded emergency departments, staffing shortages, and temporary care measures are leaving doctors increasingly concerned about patient safety as hospitals face a surge in demand. New findings from a Royal College of Physicians (RCP) snapshot survey of more than 550 doctors reveal a lack of confidence in hospitals’ ability to cope with the coming winter, with just 10% saying they were either very or somewhat confident their hospital can safely manage winter pressures.

New figures have revealed that tooth decay outpaces other common childhood conditions, including acute tonsillitis, as the leading cause of hospital admissions among 5- to 9-year-olds in England.

Pioneering US biotech firm Moderna will make millions of vaccines for seasonal viruses like COVID-19, create dozens of highly skilled jobs, and help build a Britain that’s more resilient to pandemics thanks to a new cutting-edge research centre opening in Oxfordshire.