Resident doctors' strike averted in Scotland

Resident doctors' strike averted in Scotland
By Liz Wells 11 February 2026

Resident doctors in Scotland have voted to accept a revised pay and contract reform offer and call off strike action.

The big gamble

The big gamble
By Lee Peart 09 February 2026

Steve Brine, former health minister and co-host of the Prevention is the New Cure podcast assesses the risks of NHS and DHSC reorganisation.

Mental health in crisis

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 cit...

Surrey trust appoints new chief nursing officer

By Liz Wells 11 February 2026

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Clare Scott as chief nursing officer.

SEND services offer inconsistent experiences and outcomes

By Lee Peart 11 February 2026

An Ofsted inspection of SEND services in Buckinghamshire has ‘found inconsistent experiences and outcomes’ for children and young people.

Government to pay off 90% of SEND deficits

By Martin Ford 11 February 2026

The Government will provide funding for 90% of English councils’ deficits relating to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

NHS partnership is helping people to get online

By Liz Wells 11 February 2026

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is working with the Good Things Foundation to offer low-income families, health and social care staff and the people they care for pre-paid SIM cards to ...

Hospital group to maintain two chief executives

By Lee Peart 11 February 2026

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust and Medway NHS Foundation Trust have decided to maintain two chief executives under a new group partnership.

Scotland's first new GP walk-in service opens

By Liz Wells 11 February 2026

First Minister John Swinney has opened the first of a new network of GP walk-in services in Edinburgh.

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Specialist Tutor - Employability/Well-Being

Band E SCP 18-25 (£31,537 - £36,363 per annum)

Sandwell, West MidlandsBand E SCP 18-25 (£31,537 - £36,363 per annum)

RECRUITER: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

RECRUITER: North East Lincolnshire Council

Senior Care Officer - Children and Young People Residential Care

up to £34,434 FTE with an additional shift allowance

North East Lincolnshireup to £34,434 FTE with an additional shift allowance

RECRUITER: North East Lincolnshire Council

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frederica-diamanta

Specialist Tutor - Employability/Well-Being

Band E SCP 18-25 (£31,537 - £36,363 per annum)

Sandwell, West MidlandsBand E SCP 18-25 (£31,537 - £36,363 per annum)

RECRUITER: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

RECRUITER: North East Lincolnshire Council

Senior Care Officer - Children and Young People Residential Care

up to £34,434 FTE with an additional shift allowance

North East Lincolnshireup to £34,434 FTE with an additional shift allowance

RECRUITER: North East Lincolnshire Council

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Lee Peart

Think tank - mental health support

'Nuffield Trust explores how demand for mental health support in emergency departments has increased in recent years and unpicks whether the new mental health A&Es announced in May last year can achieve the aim of reducing crowding and speeding up care'

09 February 2026
The big gamble

The big gamble

'Steve Brine, former health minister and co-host of the Prevention is the New Cure podcast assesses the risks of NHS and DHSC reorganisation.'

09 February 2026

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.

Paddling in the same direction

26 January 2026

How NHS Leaders can effectively engage health and wellbeing boards on neighbourhood health

Neighbourhood shift could flounder without workforce investment, MPs say

By Lee Peart 08 January 2026

MPs have warned the shift to neighbourhood health could founder without strengthening the workforce.