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One in seven patients who have been referred by their GP are stuck waiting for specialist care due to GP referrals being delayed, lost, or rejected. Our new research revealed that one in seven

NHS England (NHSE) and health leaders are warning that the NHS is already under immense pressure, and that this pressure could surge further as resident doctor strikes begin later this month. NHSE has released

A major new independent review launched yesterday to examine how mental health, autism and ADHD services are delivered. The context: Common mental health problems among adults have risen from 15.5%  of 16- to 64-year-olds

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has just published it's report on Carrington House Care Home in Leighton Buzzard. The CQC carried out their inspection on 12 September 2025 and found that Carrington House Care Home