Up for the challenge

Up for the challenge
By Lee Peart 26 January 2026

Recently appointed chief executive Laura Skaife-Knight shares the progress she and her team have made at Scotland’s most challenged healt...

'Split screen' leaders

'Split screen' leaders
26 January 2026

How to lead with both in the short term and the long term in view, writes Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation

Paddling in the same direction

Paddling in the same direction
26 January 2026

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

National Cancer Plan to cover travel costs of child patients

By Lee Peart 03 February 2026

The National Cancer Plan will include £10m to cover the travel costs of children with cancer.

Spire recalls patients operated on by consultant orthopaedic

By Lee Peart 03 February 2026

Spire Healthcare has recalled a number of patients who were operated on by a consultant orthopaedic surgeon in the North East.

Police investigations 'ongoing' into mental health hospital

By Lee Peart 03 February 2026

Police have said investigations remain ‘ongoing’ into alleged incidents at St Andrews Hospital, Northampton.

NHS services in Barnsley set to receive AI boost

By Liz Wells 03 February 2026

NHS services in Barnsley are set to receive bespoke government support to unleash opportunities of AI, after the town was named the UK’s first Tech Town.

Kent and Medway ICB appoints chief finance officer

By Liz Wells 03 February 2026

Kent and Medway ICB has selected Jonathan Wilson as its chief finance officer.

BREAKING NEWS: Resident doctors leader 'optimistic' new mandate for strike action won't be used

By Liz Wells 03 February 2026

A BMA resident doctors' leader says he is ‘optimistic’ that the new mandate for strike action over pay and jobs will not be used following ‘constructive’ talks.

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Director of Public Health

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Salford, Greater Manchester£109,483 to £122,620

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Respite Support Worker (CDC)

Grade 5, £25,178 (Pro Rata) plus 8.5% all-inclusive allowance

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Public Health

£109,483 to £122,620

Salford, Greater Manchester£109,483 to £122,620

RECRUITER: Salford City Council

Respite Support Worker (CDC)

Grade 5, £25,178 (Pro Rata) plus 8.5% all-inclusive allowance

Doncaster, South YorkshireGrade 5, £25,178 (Pro Rata) plus 8.5% all-inclusive allowance

RECRUITER: City Of Doncaster Council

Social Care Worker - Mental Health Team - WMF2643e

£34,434 - £35,412

Kendal, Cumbria £34,434 - £35,412

RECRUITER: Westmorland and Furness Council

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Lee Peart

NHP on 'firmer footing' but RAAC hospitals will miss deadline, says NAO

'The New Hospital Programme (NHP) is on a ‘firmer footing’ but hospitals built from RAAC will miss their 2030 replacement deadline, according to the NAO. '

16 January 2026
Double vision

Double vision

'NHS staff in Manchester are reaping the benefits of a digital twin of six hospitals, which is being used to better manage the estates'

26 January 2026

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.

Neighbourhood health simulation delivers millions in cost savings

By Lee Peart 18 December 2025

A neighbourhood health simulation carried out at the NHS Providers conference in November saved £77m through slashing unplanned hospital activity.

Breaking down the neighbourhood health service

By Tej Pradhan 04 December 2025

Britain's brand-new community-based healthcare service promises plenty of muscle, but a lack of structural bones may prove its downfall.