Pharmacist prescriber support gaps puts shift to community at risk

Pharmacist prescriber support gaps puts shift to community at risk

By Lee Peart 09 April 2026

A major expansion in the number of pharmacist independent prescribers entering the NHS could be undermined by gaps in supervision, training and workforce planning and put plans to shift care into t...

Primary care network partners with AI health support provider

By Lee Peart 08 April 2026

Warrington Innovation Network (WIN) primary care network (PCN) has partnered with digital health provider Aide Health to roll out an AI-powered support system.

Out of hours GP service rated outstanding

By Lee Peart 08 April 2026

HealthHero has been rated outstanding overall for the third time by the CQC for its integrated urgent care service in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire.

Neighbourhood health blueprint could save NHS millions

By Lee Peart 08 April 2026

A trailblazing neighbourhood health model developed in Cornwall could save the NHS hundreds of millions of pounds a year, according to new research from healthcare volunteering charity Helpforce.

Scottish Conservatives promise 48-hour family doctor access

By Lee Peart 08 April 2026

A GP appointment within 48 hours has been promised by the Scottish Conservatives.

Neighbourhood health model published in Northern Ireland

By Lee Peart 02 April 2026

Health minister Mike Nesbitt has published a Neighbourhood Model of Health and Wellbeing Framework for Northern Ireland.

Over 200 Best Start Family Hubs to open this week

By Lee Peart 01 April 2026

Over 200 Best Start Family Hubs are to open this week as the Government delivers on its pledge to ensure there is a hub in every council area.

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Community mental health care 'struggling' to meet needs

By Liz Wells 31 March 2026

Many people still face significant barriers to appropriate mental health care, despite experiences of services improving, new research reveals.

GPs asked to cut hospital referrals by 25%

By Lee Peart 30 March 2026

GPs are being asked to cut referrals by 25% under a scheme that becomes mandatory on 1 April.

NHS England awards home testing contract

By Liz Wells 30 March 2026

NHS England has appointed contract logistics provider GXO Logistics as the managed service provider for the continued provision of Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) home testing across England.

Pharmacy funding negotiations won't conclude before start of financial year

By Liz Wells 27 March 2026

A government funding settlement for pharmacies for 2026/27 will not be in place for the start of the financial year, it has been announced.

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Principal Surveyor

Grade 14: £50,269 to £54,495

DurhamGrade 14: £50,269 to £54,495

RECRUITER: Durham County Council

Service Director – Adult Social Care

£106,769 to £114,229

Chicksands, Shefford£106,769 to £114,229

RECRUITER: Central Bedfordshire

Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health

circa £130,000 p.a.

Tameside, Greater Manchestercirca £130,000 p.a.

RECRUITER: Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

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frederica-diamanta

Principal Surveyor

Grade 14: £50,269 to £54,495

DurhamGrade 14: £50,269 to £54,495

RECRUITER: Durham County Council

Service Director – Adult Social Care

£106,769 to £114,229

Chicksands, Shefford£106,769 to £114,229

RECRUITER: Central Bedfordshire

Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health

circa £130,000 p.a.

Tameside, Greater Manchestercirca £130,000 p.a.

RECRUITER: Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

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