Two people self-isolating in UK after hantavirus outbreak

Two people self-isolating in UK after hantavirus outbreak
By Lee Peart 07 May 2026

Two people are self-isolating in the UK after leaving a cruise ship where an outbreak of hantavirus has been confirmed.

ROUNDTABLE: Why neighbourhood health's moment has arrived

ROUNDTABLE: Why neighbourhood health's moment has arrived
By Lee Peart 05 May 2026

There is a quiet but determined shift underway in how health and care services are imagined and delivered across England. No longer confi...

THE BIG INTERVIEW: Hospitals in the home

THE BIG INTERVIEW: Hospitals in the home
By Lee Peart 05 May 2026

Clinical lead for virtual wards Dr Bushra Alam shares how NHS Greater Manchester ICB is leading the way in shifting care to the community...

Maternity and neonatal services earn UNICEF Baby Friendly award

By Lee Peart 07 May 2026

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has been awarded UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative full accreditation across both its maternity and neonatal services.

Border operation seizes £4.6m worth of illegal medicines

By Lee Peart 07 May 2026

An MHRA and UK Border Force crackdown on illegal medicines has seized over 2m doses of illicit medicines with an estimated value of £4.6m.

Ambient voice technology specialist frees up 4m hours for clinicians

By Lee Peart 07 May 2026

Ambient voice technology specialist Heidi says its AI Scribe has cut NHS paperwork by 86% and freed up over 4m hours for clinicians, with 95% reporting reduced burnout.

Trust in talks to take over crisis hit hospital

By Lee Peart 07 May 2026

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is in talks to take over St Andrew’s hospital in Northampton, NHSE has revealed.

Two people self-isolating in UK after hantavirus outbreak

By Lee Peart 07 May 2026

Two people are self-isolating in the UK after leaving a cruise ship where an outbreak of hantavirus has been confirmed.

Western Isles IJB appoints chief officer

By Lee Peart 07 May 2026

Emma Macsween has been appointed chief officer of Western Isles Integration Joint Board (IJB).

frederica-diamanta

Chief Officer - Commissioning & Governance

£112,000 – £123,000 (pay award pending)

Leeds, West Yorkshire£112,000 – £123,000 (pay award pending)

RECRUITER: Leeds City Council

Chief Officer - SEND and Inclusion

£112,000 – £123,000 (pay award pending)

Leeds, West Yorkshire£112,000 – £123,000 (pay award pending)

RECRUITER: Leeds City Council

Director of Children’s Social Care

£99,161 – £104,870 (pay award pending)

Knowsley (Metropolitan borough), Merseyside £99,161 – £104,870 (pay award pending)

RECRUITER: Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Officer - Commissioning & Governance

£112,000 – £123,000 (pay award pending)

Leeds, West Yorkshire£112,000 – £123,000 (pay award pending)

RECRUITER: Leeds City Council

Chief Officer - SEND and Inclusion

£112,000 – £123,000 (pay award pending)

Leeds, West Yorkshire£112,000 – £123,000 (pay award pending)

RECRUITER: Leeds City Council

Director of Children’s Social Care

£99,161 – £104,870 (pay award pending)

Knowsley (Metropolitan borough), Merseyside £99,161 – £104,870 (pay award pending)

RECRUITER: Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

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Digital intelligence key to improving patient flow, report finds

'Digital intelligence is key to improving patient flow, according to a Public Policy Projects report. '

06 May 2026
THE BIG INTERVIEW: Hospitals in the home

THE BIG INTERVIEW: Hospitals in the home

'Clinical lead for virtual wards Dr Bushra Alam shares how NHS Greater Manchester ICB is leading the way in shifting care to the community through its Hospital@Home programme. '

05 May 2026

ROUNDTABLE: Why neighbourhood health's moment has arrived

By Lee Peart 05 May 2026

There is a quiet but determined shift underway in how health and care services are imagined and delivered across England. No longer confined to hospitals or GP surgeries, the future of care is bein...

Deadline set to submit neighbourhood health centre proposals

By Lee Peart 17 April 2026

NHS regions have been given to 28 May to set out their criteria for the next wave of neighbourhood health centres (NHCs).

Neighbourhood health blueprint could save NHS millions

By Lee Peart 08 April 2026

A trailblazing neighbourhood health model developed in Cornwall could save the NHS hundreds of millions of pounds a year, according to new research from healthcare volunteering charity Helpforce.

Neighbourhood health model published in Northern Ireland

By Lee Peart 02 April 2026

Health minister Mike Nesbitt has published a Neighbourhood Model of Health and Wellbeing Framework for Northern Ireland.