The rising volume of emergency admissions is a serious challenge to the financial position of the NHS, according to the National Audit Office.
NHS providers in England could be heading for an aggregate deficit of more than £900m, based on forecasts at the end of quarter three.
Last year’s Wannacry attack renewed the NHS focus on cyber security, but it must remain vigilant
The government has acknowledged significant efficiencies will be needed to make the NHS and social care system sustainable for the long term.
A trust has apologised after a review concluded that its cost improvement programmes (CIPs) had put the safety of patients at risk.
Refreshed planning guidance reveals new money and expectations as well as steps towards system working