Top NHS trusts given new powers to improve care

Top NHS trusts given new powers to improve care

By Liz Wells 13 November 2025

High-performing NHS trusts are to be given more independence to deliver faster, better and more personalised care.

Unifying health data is the key to real NHS transformation

07 November 2025

The NHS needs data infrastructure that works as its nervous system, allowing data to flow securely between hospitals, GPs, community services and social care, writes Jamie Whysall, principal, head ...

Enabling the future

06 November 2025

Describing the future can be helpful but enabling that future is what matters, writes Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation

Place-based innovation and its role in improving health

06 November 2025

If we are serious about improving the nation’s health, we must take innovation into the lives of people and communities. That means designing and delivering local change in places where people live...

Editor's comment - A credible plan?

By Lee Peart 06 November 2025

NHS leaders are stuck between a rock and hard place as they seek to meet challenging targets while simultaneously being asked to drastically cut costs.

A place-led future for innovation

By Lee Peart 27 October 2025

Richard Stubbs looks back on his tenure as chair of the Health Innovation Network and maps out the future for innovation in the NHS

Deprived areas 'worst hit' by pharmacy closures

By Liz Wells 24 October 2025

Deprived council areas have been disproportionately impacted by pharmacy closures in the past three years, new research reveals.

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.

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Director, Children’s Services

£147,524 per annum

Cardiff (Caerdydd)£147,524 per annum

RECRUITER: Cardiff Council

Head of Service - Assessment & Intervention

£62,474 - £73,056 plus a Market Rate Supplement

Kirklees, West Yorkshire£62,474 - £73,056 plus a Market Rate Supplement

RECRUITER: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Service Director - Education and SEND

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frederica-diamanta

Director, Children’s Services

£147,524 per annum

Cardiff (Caerdydd)£147,524 per annum

RECRUITER: Cardiff Council

Head of Service - Assessment & Intervention

£62,474 - £73,056 plus a Market Rate Supplement

Kirklees, West Yorkshire£62,474 - £73,056 plus a Market Rate Supplement

RECRUITER: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Service Director - Education and SEND

£103,212 to £110,106 per annum (Grade O)

Newbury - Council Offices, Market Street£103,212 to £110,106 per annum (Grade O)

RECRUITER: West Berkshire Council