Emergency department early warning system rolled out for child patients

Emergency department early warning system rolled out for child patients
By Lee Peart 02 November 2026

An early warning system for doctors and nurses to help spot and treat deteriorating child patients in emergency departments is being roll...

Healthcare leaders welcome u-turn on Healthwatch abolition

Healthcare leaders welcome u-turn on Healthwatch abolition
By Lee Peart 02 November 2026

Healthcare leaders have welcomed last week’s announcement that Healthwatch abolition has been dropped from the Health Bill.

GMC reports mixed progress on equality targets as deadlines approach

GMC reports mixed progress on equality targets as deadlines approach
By Paul Day 28 October 2026

The General Medical Council (GMC) has published its fifth annual equality, diversity and inclusion progress report, revealing progress in...

MPs urge Burnham to make tackling obesity 'clear, personal mission'

By Lee Peart 02 November 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been urged to make tackling obesity his personal mission in a new report by MPs.

Staff suspended over inappropriate access of Southport attack records

By Lee Peart 02 November 2026

Two staff members at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital have been suspended as part of an investigation into inappropriate access of patients’ records connected to the Southport attacks of July 202...

Trial aims to safely cut breast cancer radiotherapy treatment time

By Lee Peart 02 November 2026

Thirty-nine hospitals have joined a trial to test whether breast cancer radiotherapy can be safely cut from three weeks to 5 days.

NHS braced for admissions spike ahead of Bonfire Night

By Lee Peart 02 November 2026

NHS hospitals are bracing for a spike in admissions ahead of Bonfire Night on 5 November after admissions jumped 42% last November, with some children suffering life-changing injuries.

UKHSA reveals 'true national burden of chickenpox'

By Lee Peart 02 November 2026

Data from the UKHSA has revealed over 3,000 infants with chickenpox were hospitalised last year.

BREAKING NEWS: Five-year settlement rights given to health and care workers

By Lee Peart 02 November 2026

Care workers earning £25,000 and doctors and nurses will be given settlement rights after five years under reforms announced by the home secretary.

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frederica-diamanta

Team Manager

Grade 13, £51,237 to £54,947 per annum + MS up to £10,453

Newport, Isle of WightGrade 13, £51,237 to £54,947 per annum + MS up to £10,453

RECRUITER: Isle of Wight Council

Director of Adult Social Care Commissioning

£130,000 per annum

Tower Hamlets, London (Greater)£130,000 per annum

RECRUITER: Tower Hamlets London Borough Council

Director of Adult Social Care

£145,000 per annum

Tower Hamlets, London (Greater)£145,000 per annum

RECRUITER: Tower Hamlets London Borough Council

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Burnham's first 100 days: what do they mean for health and social care?

'Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first 100 days have produced mixed results for health and social care. '

27 October 2026
THE BIG INTERVIEW: Making a difference that lasts

THE BIG INTERVIEW: Making a difference that lasts

'Acting chief nurse, Julie Kirby, shares how Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust’s Quality Improvement Plan is designed to improve care, strengthen safety and deliver better patient outcomes. '

26 October 2026

BREAKING NEWS: Dr Birju Bartoli and James Benson join NHS England leadership

By Lee Peart 08 October 2026

Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust chief executive Dr Birju Bartoli and Central London Community Healthcare Trust chief executive James Benson have been appointed to NHS England’s leadership t...

NHSE leaders see neighbourhood health in action

By Lee Peart 18 June 2026

NHSE leaders have seen how neighbourhood health is being delivered across the North East and Yorkshire.

THE BIG INTERVIEW: Progress, but much more to do

By Lee Peart 05 June 2026

Greg Fell, president of the Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) and director of public health in Sheffield discusses how neighbourhood health can be effectively delivered within the co...

THE BIG INTERVIEW: Full in-tray

By Lee Peart 12 May 2026

Newly elected ADASS president Phil Holmes shares his views on neighbourhood health, ICB restructuring, joined up commissioning, the Casey Commission and the National Care Service.