CMA launches review of private dentistry

CMA launches review of private dentistry

By Liz Wells 05 March 2026

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a review of the £8bn private dentistry, looking at both essential care and cosmetic treatments, to ensure it is working well for UK consumers.

List of simple steps helps hospital patients return home

By Lee Peart 05 March 2026

A list of simple steps to help patients return home is being shared with families and carers by Mid Cheshire Hospitals.

Turbo-charging neighbourhood health

04 March 2026

Cllr Nick Kemp says three fundamental shifts are needed in order to get serious about neighbourhood health in the North East.

Trust restates commitment to urgent treatment centres

By Lee Peart 04 March 2026

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has restated its commitment to the future of Keswick and Penrith urgent treatment centres following ongoing temporary closures.

Fuel poverty scheme linked to reduction in GP appointments

By Liz Wells 03 March 2026

A scheme to reduce the impact of fuel poverty on vulnerable people has been linked to a near 10% reduction in GP appointments, a new report reveals.

GPS

What's the outlook for GP practices and partners in 2026?

02 March 2026

The healthcare sector is heavily influenced by fiscal and funding changes, which can have a major impact on the way GP practices are run.

Black women face 'major barriers' to menopause support

By Liz Wells 02 March 2026

Black women in the UK are entering menopause severely under informed, under supported, and often dismissed by healthcare professionals, new research reveals.

Eating disorder spending cuts revealed

By Lee Peart 27 February 2026

Millions of pounds in spending cuts for eating disorder services are planned in England, analysis has revealed.

BREAKING NEWS: BMA's GP committee for England rejects 'unsafe' plans for unlimited same-day appointments

By Liz Wells 26 February 2026

The BMA’s GP committee for England (GPC England) has overwhelmingly voted to reject the Government’s unrealistic and unsafe plans to impose changes to GP practice contracts.

Pharmacies in England funded £800m less than a decade ago

By Liz Wells 26 February 2026

Funding for community pharmacies is £800m less in real-terms today than it was in 2015/16, a parliamentary written answer has revealed.

Leading neighbourhood health

By Lee Peart 25 February 2026

Cllr Wendy Taylor, chair of the LGA’s Health and Wellbeing Committee, says local government must be central to the development of a neighbourhood health model

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frederica-diamanta

Public Health Consultant (x2)

£97,330 - £106,628 per annum

Lancashire£97,330 - £106,628 per annum

RECRUITER: Lancashire County Council

Director of Adult Social Services

Up to £135,000

Blackpool, LancashireUp to £135,000

RECRUITER: Blackpool Council

Service Directors : Quality Assurance, Safeguarding & Partnerships

£87,744 - £121,996

Plymouth, Devon£87,744 - £121,996

RECRUITER: Plymouth City Council

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