Strategic realignment over the next 10 years is important. But what are the practical, inarguable early wins the government must try to achieve for an NHS now? Dr Mark Ratnarajah, UK Managing Director of C2-Ai and practising NHS paediatrician, offers some answers.

The government is pledging to increase access to clinical trials for millions under its Plan for Change, which will eventually see NHS App notify users of clinical trials based on their health data and interests.

Diabetes and obesity cases in the UK are rising rapidly, putting increasing pressure on health and care services. But supported digital self-management tools are delivering measurable results, helping patients lose weight, increase physical activity, and in many cases, achieve remission, writes Keren Miller, Clinical Lead Dietitian for Diabetes and Diabetes Remission at Oviva.

The move sees Wigan Council join a growing number of local authorities aiming to better support unpaid carers through accessible, round-the-clock digital tools and resources.

The new RPS Greener Pharmacy Toolkit provides prompts to introduce more sustainable practices to reduce emissions, improve patient care, prevent ill health, tackle medicines waste and achieve efficiency savings.

Dr Naomi Chinn, Clinical Diabetes Lead at NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB, sat down with PPP to discuss her advocacy of community-based diabetes care, its positive impact on both patients and the workforce, and the role of integrated neighbourhood teams, collaboration and networking.

At a recent dinner hosted by Public Policy Projects and HealthPathways, senior NHS executives and leaders gathered to reflect on one of the most urgent challenges in health and care today: how to deliver a meaningful ‘left shift’ – moving care out of hospitals and into community settings, as outlined in the forthcoming 10-Year Health Plan. The conversation offered a candid look at the structural barriers that continue to impede progress, while also spotlighting the leadership, collaboration, and bold action required to overcome them.