DHSC to review communication of 10-Year Health Plan

DHSC to review communication of 10-Year Health Plan

By Liz Wells 20 October 2025

Gemma Aldridge has been appointed to the Department of Health and Social Care for three months to undertake a short review of media and digital work at DHSC and NHS England.

Three-quarters of GPs say patient safety is being 'compromised' by workload

By Liz Wells 09 October 2025

Almost 75% of GPs report that patient safety is being compromised by their workload pressures, new research reveals.

Wider public health workforce will 'face shortages' without action

By Liz Wells 06 October 2025

The Royal Society of Public Health has revealed that professions such as pest control, food safety, and environmental health are facing recruitment and retention challenges that could 'pose signifi...

Government seeks views on 10-Year Workforce Plan

By Liz Wells 29 September 2025

The UK Government is seeking evidence and views on its 10-Year Workforce Plan, which sets out the delivery of a new workforce model for NHS staff.

BREAKING NEWS: Streeting unveils neighbourhood health 'pioneers'

By Liz Wells 09 September 2025

Millions of patients in 43 places across the country are set to benefit from improved care closer to home, as the government begins the rollout of new neighbourhood health services.

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Number of GP practices in England falls by over a thousand in under a decade

By Liz Wells 09 September 2025

The number of open and active GP practices in England has fallen by more than a thousand in eight years, while at the same time as the number of registered patients in England has risen by over 4.8...

An inefficient beast

01 September 2025

The Government must streamline primary care or see neighbourhood health centres fail, writes Katie Collin, a partner at specialist medical accountancy firm Ramsay Brown LLP

Breaking down data and technology siloes in healthcare

01 September 2025

Breaking down siloes requires cultural transformation driven by ambitious, visionary leaders, writes John O’Connell, director of strategic and service innovation, NHS South, Central and West CSU

BREAKING NEWS: ICBs appoints new cluster chairs

By Liz Wells 01 September 2025

ICBs have today (1 September) been unveiling their new cluster chairs.

Brokering local change

01 September 2025

Matthew Taylor, chief executive of NHS Confederation, says developing neighbourhood working is crucial to NHS survival

The future is community

01 September 2025

Community services must lead, not follow, writes Laura Churchill, chief strategy officer at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Knowsley (Metropolitan borough), Merseysideup to £137,831

RECRUITER: Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Principal Surveyor

Grade 14 £50,269 to £54,495 pa

DurhamGrade 14 £50,269 to £54,495 pa

RECRUITER: Durham County Council

Social Worker Level 2

PO3 - £45,750 to £49,056

Greenwich, London (Greater)PO3 - £45,750 to £49,056

RECRUITER: Royal Borough of Greenwich