Government consults on plans to protect children from second-hand smoke
By Liz Wells 13 February 2026The government has launched a consultation on stopping people smoking or using heated tobacco outside healthcare locations in England.
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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
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...
From coffee mornings to community health
09 February 2026
Rethinking public health through relationships, by Ansaf Azhar, Oxfordshire County Council’s director of public health and communities
NHS Devon appoints acting chief executive and accountable officer
By Liz Wells 13 February 2026
Libby Ryan-Davies has been appointed as NHS Devon’s acting chief executive and accountable officer.
Norovirus cases high but stabilising
By Lee Peart 13 February 2026
Norovirus cases remain high but are beginning to stabilise, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
Independent adviser for innovation joins HCPC
By Liz Wells 13 February 2026
Dr Iain McGregor, director of innovation and resources at the Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA), has joined Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as adviser on technology-led innovation.
MPs launch inquiry into young people's mental health
By Lee Peart 13 February 2026
A new inquiry into children and young people’s mental health has been launched by the Education and Health and Social Care committees.
Mental health waiting times for children and young people fall in Wales
By Lee Peart 13 February 2026
Mental health support waiting times for children and young people have fallen in Wales following the introduction of alternatives to hospital admission.
Millions of illegal erectile dysfunction pills seized
By Liz Wells 13 February 2026
MHRA is warning the public not to risk their health by buying unauthorised medicines online.
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Scarborough, North Yorkshire£38,220 - £42,839 per annum pro rata
Senior Social Worker (Learning Disabilities Team, West)
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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
'Steve Brine, former health minister and co-host of the Prevention is the New Cure podcast assesses the risks of NHS and DHSC reorganisation.'
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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
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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.
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