Every second counts

Every second counts
By Liz Wells 23 February 2026

Andrea Bille, thoracic surgeon at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, explains how the trust reduced surgical procedure lengths by...

Will new legislation really deliver a 'smokefree generation?

Will new legislation really deliver a 'smokefree generation?
23 February 2026

Remaining obstacles may leave a ‘smokefree generation’ as little more than a pipe dream, writes Professor Lisa McNally, director of publ...

Neighbourhood health the Birmingham way

Neighbourhood health the Birmingham way
By Lee Peart 23 February 2026

Chief executive Richard Kirby shares how Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust is helping to pioneer neighbourhood health

NHS waiting lists continue to fall in Scotland

By Liz Wells 24 February 2026

Waiting lists in Scotland continue to fall, with waits of more than a year decreasing for eight consecutive months, new data reveals.

Health visitors in Wales strike over pay

By Liz Wells 24 February 2026

Health workers at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, in South Wales, have begun four-weeks of industrial action over incorrect pay banding.

GPs and patients call for end to NHS 'maze'

By Liz Wells 24 February 2026

The Royal College of GPs and the Patients Association are calling for the NHS to be easier to navigate, for improved access to GP care and continuity.

New app to help refugees explore careers in NHS

By Liz Wells 24 February 2026

NHS Employers, in partnership with Ryalto, has launched a new app designed to help refugees explore and access employment opportunities across the NHS.

NHS Forth Valley launches plan to tackle racism

By Liz Wells 24 February 2026

NHS Forth Valley has launched a new anti-racism plan, which sets out the health board’s commitment to identify and challenge racism wherever it exists and drive meaningful change for all patients, ...

Chesterfield Royal Hospital selects new chair

By Liz Wells 24 February 2026

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has appointed former Nursing and Midwifery Council chief executive Jackie Smith as its new chair.

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Public Health Programme Officer

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Executive Director of Children’s Services

£133,089 to £146,186

Derbyshire£133,089 to £146,186

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Childrens Solicitor

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frederica-diamanta

Public Health Programme Officer

£39,526 - £43,613 per annum

Maidenhead, Berkshire£39,526 - £43,613 per annum

RECRUITER: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Executive Director of Children’s Services

£133,089 to £146,186

Derbyshire£133,089 to £146,186

RECRUITER: Derbyshire County Council

Childrens Solicitor

£38,220 to £51,356 per annum

Scarborough, North Yorkshire£38,220 to £51,356 per annum

RECRUITER: North Yorkshire Council

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Lee Peart

Think tank - waiting lists

'The Health Foundation asks whether a faster decline in FF20 waiting lists is due to the work of new ‘crack’ teams.'

23 February 2026
Every second counts

Every second counts

'Andrea Bille, thoracic surgeon at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, explains how the trust reduced surgical procedure lengths by nearly 20 minutes per case'

23 February 2026

Neighbourhood health the Birmingham way

By Lee Peart 23 February 2026

Chief executive Richard Kirby shares how Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust is helping to pioneer neighbourhood health

Editor's comment - Must do better

By Lee Peart 23 February 2026

This month’s major measles outbreak in London has highlighted how the UK is continuing to underperform on vaccination rates.

Mental health in crisis

09 February 2026

The mental health crisis has major implications not just for the NHS but for economic dynamism, social cohesion and the well-being of citizens and communities, writes Matthew Taylor is chief execut...

East Lancashire leads first wave of neighbourhood health centres

By Lee Peart 06 February 2026

Three health centres are being developed in East Lancashire as part of the Government’s 10-Year Plan to meet the needs of local communities.