NHS

Date: 1 July 2026 The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) is marking its 20th anniversary on 1 July, celebrating two decades since its formation. The Trust was established in 2006 through the merger of three services: Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Ambulance and Paramedic Service NHS Trust, East Anglian Ambulance NHS Trust, and Essex Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

Since Sheffield Children’s was founded in 1876 we’ve provided care through world wars, the creation of the NHS, and lots more! Every step of the way we’ve been united in our purpose to create a healthier future for children and young people, and we couldn’t have done it without thousands of dedicated colleagues. As part of our 150th celebrations Sheffield Children’s Chief Executive Ruth Brown and current student nurse Oke met with retired nurses Mary, Joyce, Jenny, Iris, Anne and Margaret.

A suite of easy-to-use wheelchairs have been installed outside the Outpatient Department and by the reception in the hospital’s main entrance. These self-service stations provide four hours free access to wheelchairs for patients visiting these areas, helping to improve patients’ accessibility across the site.

NHS Thames Valley is urging local people to check that websites are legally registered before buying medicines or medical products from them. It has been reported that there's been an increase in the number of fake online pharmacies that are unlicensed and pose a risk to people for the following reasons: They sell fake medicines or products that aren't tested and are not safe to use. They may not deliver products or medication that people have purchased.

During last week's heatwave, Berkshire Healthcare Charity teamed up with Tonibell Ice Cream to bring a welcome cooling treat to staff, patients, and visitors across our in-patient sites. "With temperatures soaring, we wanted to do something simple that would benefit not only our colleagues, but also the patients and visitors spending time on our wards," said Jo Ramsay, Charity Manager.

On this day 20 years ago, four regional ambulance services came together to form North West Ambulance Service. Since then, NWAS has grown, evolved, and adapted in countless ways, but our purpose has remained the same: to help people when they need us most. The past two decades have brought significant change, challenge, and progress. Many of our staff and volunteers have joined us along the way, and some have been part of the journey from the very beginning.

Recently published 26 Jun 2026 This week saw the publication of Donna Ockenden’s report into maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals – the largest maternity inquiry in NHS history, with around 2,500 cases investigated.

The event created a welcoming space for people to share their experiences, learn about support available within local NHS services, and see how feedback is already driving improvements in care.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded £2million capital bonus funding for being one of the top 20 most improved hospital trusts in England for 4-hour performance in March 2026. The 4-hour Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) target states that patients should be admitted, transferred, or discharged from the Emergency Department within four hours. In March 2026, Bedfordshire Hospitals achieved 80.2% against the 4-hour standard, an improvement of over 8% from 2025.

Gary Dunnicliff, who has been performing stand-up comedy for nearly 40 years, organised three sell-out comedy and variety shows over the last year in aid of the department providing his care. The 61-year-old, who goes by the stage name ‘Gary Marshall’, said: “The Urology department has been brilliant with my treatment.