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From virus-scanning apps to music therapy, new partnerships are cutting bills across the health service but obstacles remain
Planned action next month threatens to cause ‘biggest disruption from NHS walkouts so far’
Swiss group rethinks NHS collaboration after low take-up of treatment during rollout via GPs
Dispute with train operating companies continues, however, with more strikes planned next week
MHRA chief in talks with watchdogs in Australia, Canada, Singapore and Switzerland to create partnership
Education and doctors’ unionsmove to enter talks follows settlement with health workers in England
Trade unions representing nurses and other staff agree to recommend offer to members
About 6% of the working population is economically inactive due to prolonged disabilities
Chancellor sets sights on 7mn adults who are not in work as campaigners express concerns over medical assessments
Wes Streeting sets out party’s policy to hold care home sector to account over delivery of public sector contracts
Analyst warns chancellor’s Budget moves aimed at encouraging doctors back to work risks making ‘other rich people richer’
Health leaders say the industrial action starting on Monday will have a big impact on services
Chancellor is also expected to cut taxes on capital spending by businesses
Survey shows drop in staff morale as junior doctors prepare for three days of action on pay
Consultative ballot comes as government prepares for talks with other health unions
Officials debate which projects to freeze with NHS capital budget now facing a £2bn shortfall
However, ambulance workers belonging to Unite in England will continue with action scheduled for March 6
Government says deal can be struck only if strikes are called off
Response follows report accusing former health secretary Matt Hancock of rejecting expert advice on testing
Group argues it can provide software for less and better safeguard patient data, in challenge to US frontrunner
Talks between government and nurses’ leaders continue in attempt to end their industrial action
Breakthrough contrasts with NHS strikes in England which look set to escalate next month
Nursing union’s unprecedented move comes as transport union outlines further rail walkouts
Ambulance staff say they are being treated like ‘second class emergency workers’
Investment in psychological support fails to keep pace with rising demand, with acute delays for eating disorder sufferers
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