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.
Executive Director Children and Education / Statutory Director of Children's Services
£153,592 - £168,952
Surrey£153,592 - £168,952
DoLS Coordinator
Grade 6, £26,825 to £28,142 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £15,950 to £16,733.08)
Newport, Isle of WightGrade 6, £26,825 to £28,142 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £15,950 to £16,733.08)
Head of Service – Social Care
£60k pa plus International Supplement
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (SH)£60k pa plus International Supplement
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Executive Director Children and Education / Statutory Director of Children's Services
£153,592 - £168,952
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DoLS Coordinator
Grade 6, £26,825 to £28,142 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £15,950 to £16,733.08)
Newport, Isle of WightGrade 6, £26,825 to £28,142 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £15,950 to £16,733.08)
Head of Service – Social Care
£60k pa plus International Supplement
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (SH)£60k pa plus International Supplement
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- Smoking rate falls below one in 10 for first time
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- BREAKING NEWS: Dr Birju Bartoli and James Benson join NHS England leadership
- UK invests £33.2m in vaccines to tackle future epidemic threats
- Government pledges mental health support regardless of diagnosis
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