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5 June 2026

Movers and Shakers news roundup

This Movers and Shakers roundup includes health secretary Wes Streeting's resignation and the appointment of his replacement James Murray.
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John Browett, chair of the NHS online hospital trust
4 June 2026

John Browett named chair of NHS online hospital trust

John Browett, business leader and former supermarket chief executive, has been named as chair of the NHS’s new online hospital
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James Murray
15 May 2026

James Murray appointed health secretary

James Murray has been appointed health secretary, replacing Wes Streeting, who announced his resignation yesterday.
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Wes Streeting
14 May 2026

Health secretary Wes Streeting resigns after losing faith in PM

Wes Streeting has resigned as health secretary, admitting that he has “lost confidence” in Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership.
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Wes Streeting
14 April 2026

DHSC invests in scanning and diagnostic equipment for CDCs

The government is investing in scanning and diagnostic equipment for 36 new and expanded Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs).
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Wes Streeting, health secretary
14 January 2026

The risk with NHS technology is moving too slowly, says Streeting

As the NHS becomes more tech-savvy, “the real risk is not moving too fast, but moving too slowly,” says Wes
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24 June 2025

DHSC to roll out national maternity dashboard to address failings

The Department of Health and Social Care will roll out a national maternity dashboard, as part of measures to address
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28 April 2025

NHS App expansion saves 1.5 million appointments

The government’s accelerated rollout of the NHS App has saved 1.5 million appointments and helped cut waiting times for patients.
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6 January 2025

Government to develop NHS shared digital platform for medical info

The government will develop a shared digital platform to allow up-to-date medical information to be shared between the NHS and
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NHS Scotland
25 October 2024

Scotland’s Digital Front Door platform ‘goes beyond’ the NHS App

The Scottish government said that its Digital Front Door "goes beyond" the NHS App because it includes access to health
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