ALT Copy reads: 'Single-sex guidance published for staff and patients'. NHS logo appears in the top right corner.

ALT Three smiling Allied Health Professionals in NHS uniforms celebrating AHPs Day with a thank you message.

ALT NHS sign and green pharmacy cross on a building exterior under a brick wall.

ALT The nHS delivered record levels of elective care this summer, even as demand for services reached its highest level ever. Image shows cabin window shot of a surgery.

ALT Close-up of a man with gray hair and beard drinking from a disposable cup, highlighting a new NHS vaccine offer for homeless people.

ALT NHS graphic over a close-up photo of a healthcare worker in blue scrubs. Text reads: “Patient records contain some of the most private information people will ever share. We have seen too many cases of people abusing that trust, and enough is enough.”

ALT NHS graphic over a close-up photo of a healthcare worker using a computer. Text reads: “If someone is suspected of snooping, we cannot leave them in post with access to patients’ records while an investigation takes days or weeks. From now on, we will expect them to be suspended and have their access to NHS systems cut off immediately, while facts are established.”

ALT NHS graphic over a close-up photo of a healthcare worker at a computer. Text reads: “Anyone who thinks they can satisfy their curiosity by looking at a patient’s record should know this: they will be found out, they may lose their career, and could end up with a criminal record.”

ALT NHS staff member typing on a keyboard with patient records visible on the desk nearby.

ALT Happy World Pharmacists Day! A pharmacist is giving advice to a patient about medication

ALT Elderly patient holding hands with a loved one in a hospital, highlighting Martha's Rule expansion in England's A&E departments.

ALT Our thoughts today remain with the families affected by Lucy Letby’s horrendous crimes. They have experienced unimaginable loss and harm, and on behalf of the NHS, I want to reiterate our profound apologies for how badly the service repeatedly failed them, and for the clear failures by NHS England in not sufficiently challenging the Trust's assurances and delays to its investigations. Duncan Burton, Chief Nursing Officer for England

ALT While greater safeguards are now in place – including enhanced monitoring of neonatal mortality and medical examiners providing independent scrutiny of deaths – and the NHS has established a new code of practice and additional checks to hold executive and board leaders to the highest standards, Lady Thirlwall’s findings make clear we have a lot still to do. Duncan Burton, Chief Nursing Officer for England

ALT This is a hugely significant day in ensuring the NHS accepts and corrects its operational and cultural failings in this devastating case, and the service will now work with Government to carefully consider Lady Thirlwall’s findings and recommendations in full and to respond with clear action. Duncan Burton, Chief Nursing Officer for England

ALT Today’s findings may also be upsetting for women, parents and families using our services, so please come forward if you if you need support or have any questions – your healthcare team is there to listen and support you through any worries you may have. Duncan Burton, Chief Nursing Officer for England

ALT Text reads: 'Sepsis Modern Service Framework. Priority actions to improve prevention, identification, escalation and response.'

ALT Signage from a pharmacy featuring the NHS logo and green pharmacy cross. Text reads: Patients to get quicker treatment for more everyday conditions at pharmacies.

ALT Text reads: the NHS faced the busiest summer in its history this year. An ambulance is featured in the bottom right corner.

ALT In a hospital office, a female healthcare worker comforts a male healthcare worker. Copy reads: 'Opening Doors' - a suicide prevention learning resource. NHS logo appears in the top right corner.