GP contract changes aim to protect more children from deadly viruses
By Liz Wells 23 February 2026
The government has unveiled changes to the GP contract in a bid to protect thousands more children across the country from deadly and highly infectious diseases.
NHS vaccination programme expanded to include chickenpox
By Liz Wells 02 January 2026
The NHS’s vaccination programme is being expanded to include chickenpox for the first time.
Families to have better access to childhood vaccinations
By Liz Wells 02 January 2026
A new £2m pilot will see health visitors reach families facing barriers to vaccines, to ensure more children are protected.
Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health
circa £130,000 p.a.
Tameside, Greater Manchestercirca £130,000 p.a.
Assistant Director – Adult Social Care & Health
£99,453 (plus pay award pending)
Sefton (Metropolitan borough), Merseyside£99,453 (plus pay award pending)
Most Read News
- Government withdraws extra training places as BMA strike to go ahead
- Government must act on pay for 'neglected' NHS staff groups
- NHS England job cuts to hit women and BAME workers hardest, claims union
- RSV vaccine expanded to people aged 80 and over
- Chief nursing officer appointed at newly formed NHS group
Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health
circa £130,000 p.a.
Tameside, Greater Manchestercirca £130,000 p.a.
Assistant Director – Adult Social Care & Health
£99,453 (plus pay award pending)
Sefton (Metropolitan borough), Merseyside£99,453 (plus pay award pending)
Most Read News
- Government withdraws extra training places as BMA strike to go ahead
- Government must act on pay for 'neglected' NHS staff groups
- NHS England job cuts to hit women and BAME workers hardest, claims union
- RSV vaccine expanded to people aged 80 and over
- Chief nursing officer appointed at newly formed NHS group
©2026 Hemming Group Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Registered No: 490200. VAT number GB342 023 408
