Over half of independent pharmacies could close in next year without further support

Over half of independent pharmacies could close in next year without further support

By Liz Wells 27 August 2025

Up to 63% of independent pharmacies could close in the next year, with around 40% being unable to pay in full for the cost of prescription medication for patients, new surveys reveal.

NHS scanning trucks help thousands get liver cancer checks

By Liz Wells 26 August 2025

Thousands more people are being referred for potentially life-saving liver cancer checks following the expansion of the NHS’ community liver health check programme.

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Cuts to ICBs 'could put patient safety at risk', warns RCN

Cuts to ICBs 'could put patient safety at risk', warns RCN

By Liz Wells 22 August 2025

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is warning that cuts to ICBs could put patient safety at risk and undermine the government’s 10-Year Health Plan and is calling for every ICB to retain a chief nu...

Biggest shake-up in type 2 diabetes care in a decade unveiled

By Liz Wells 20 August 2025

Millions of people are set to benefit from earlier access to newer type 2 diabetes treatments, in the biggest shake-up in care for a decade, as part of NICE’s commitment to re-evaluate priority cli...

Male A-level students encouraged to consider a career in nursing

By Liz Wells 14 August 2025

The NHS’s Chief Nursing Officer for England, Duncan Burton, is encouraging male students getting their A-level exam results today not to be put off by outdated stereotypes about the profession.

Labour must deliver on 'NHS basics', says Milburn

By Lee Peart 08 August 2025

The Labour Government must deliver on the 'NHS basics’, including waiting times, by the time of the next General Election, according to former health secretary of health and social care Alan Milbur...

Patients to receive medicines months faster under 10-Year Health Plan

By Lee Peart 06 August 2025

Patients will receive medicines months faster under a move to ‘slash red tape’ within the 10-Year Health Plan.

Millions more GP appointments delivered in record year

By Liz Wells 31 July 2025

GPs delivered more than 7 million more appointments in the past year, taking the total to a record 380 million, new data reveals.

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ICB signals shift to community care under 10-Year Health Plan

By Lee Peart 28 July 2025

NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICB has announced a major shift to community care this winter.

Government recruits more than 2,000 extra GPs

By Liz Wells 24 July 2025

An extra 2,000 GPs have been hired nationwide since October, delivering millions more appointments across the country, says DHSC.

Roundtable: Delivering the 10-Year Health Plan

By Lee Peart 23 July 2025

In our latest roundtable on the big policy developments impacting healthcare leaders, our expert roundtable discusses the content of the 10-Year Health Plan and assesses the prospects of its succes...

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Disabled Children's Team Social Worker

£38,220 - £42,839 per annum pro rata

Scarborough, North Yorkshire£38,220 - £42,839 per annum pro rata

RECRUITER: North Yorkshire Council

Corporate Director Children and Young People’s Service

£141,233 to £164,272 plus relocation support

Northallerton, North Yorkshire£141,233 to £164,272 plus relocation support

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Head of Family Support and Child Protection

£88,047 - £107,819

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Disabled Children's Team Social Worker

£38,220 - £42,839 per annum pro rata

Scarborough, North Yorkshire£38,220 - £42,839 per annum pro rata

RECRUITER: North Yorkshire Council

Corporate Director Children and Young People’s Service

£141,233 to £164,272 plus relocation support

Northallerton, North Yorkshire£141,233 to £164,272 plus relocation support

RECRUITER: North Yorkshire Council

Head of Family Support and Child Protection

£88,047 - £107,819

Brent, London (Greater)£88,047 - £107,819

RECRUITER: Brent Council