New figures published by NHS England show that, last week, hospitals across the country had an average of 99,750 core beds in place each day, up 2,000 since the start of the year, to cope with expected Covid and flu admissions.
What issues need to be addressed in this year's planning round to enable the NHS to deliver the best possible service and financial performance?
NHS England has published a five-year implementation plan aimed at giving people with diabetes equitable access to hybrid closed loop (HCL) technologies.
Thousands of people were in hospital with seasonal viruses last week, NHS England reports, including rising numbers with norovirus.
Monthly performance data from NHS England shows that the overall waiting list fell by more than 95,000 – down to 7.6 million in November from 7.7 million in October.
Most key NHS targets have been missed for at least seven years across the UK, according to research by BBC News.
NHS England has confirmed its proposal to pause the nationally mandated CQUIN quality incentive scheme for 2024/25.
The government is seeking views on the role of incentives in general practice.
Trusts and systems working to provide early screening, risk assessment and optimisation of adult patients waiting for surgery can now access a delivery guide developed by the Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme.
Physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) will soon be regulated by the General Medical Council, with the aim of expanding these roles in the NHS to relieve pressure on doctors and GPs.