Councils must be 'equal partner' in neighbourhood working, leader says

By Lee Peart 26 November 2025

Cllr Dr Wendy Taylor, chair of the Local Government Association (LGA) Health and Wellbeing Committee, has said councils must be ‘an equal partner’ in neighbourhood working.

Helipad opens at specialist emergency hospital

By Lee Peart 25 November 2025

A helipad has opened the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital in Cramlington.

Chancellor confirms 250 neighbourhood health centres ahead of Budget

By Lee Peart 25 November 2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed 250 neighbourhood health centres and £300m in funding for technology ahead of tomorrow's Budget.

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GPs urge Streeting to commit to train, recruit and retain numbers needed to deliver safe care

By Liz Wells 24 November 2025

The Royal College of GPs is warning that decades of chronic underfunding have left GP practices struggling to increase their GPs numbers, even as patient numbers grow and need for GP care and servi...

We can do it

By Lee Peart 24 November 2025

A two-day simulation at the NHS Providers Annual Conference and Exhibition 2025 proved neighbourhood health can be delivered

Pride in Place: Can the NHS play a part?

24 November 2025

Pride in Place is a chance for the NHS to move beyond the hospital walls and become a true partner in community renewal, writes Professor Lisa McNally is director of public health for Worcestershir...

Community intervention helps reduce emergency admissions

By Lee Peart 21 November 2025

A community intervention initiative in Lancaster and Morecambe has resulted in a reduction in A&E admissions.

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Over half of GP practices report adverse impact from changes to online access

By Liz Wells 21 November 2025

GP contract changes that dictate how patients are able to contact their practice have 'negatively impacted' patient care and practice staff, a new survey reveals.

UK's largest lab deal to deliver diagnostics for Glasgow-based patients

By Liz Wells 20 November 2025

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has awarded a major new contract to healthcare company Abbott, to ensure the continued delivery of laboratory services for patients across its acute hospital ...

Roundtable: The role of medicines in the 10-Year Plan

19 November 2025

A Global Policy Network (GPN) roundtable discussed the role of pharmacies in implementing the 10-Year Health Plan.

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Social Worker WMF2886

£38,220 - £44,075

Cumbria / Various£38,220 - £44,075

RECRUITER: Westmorland and Furness Council

Senior Social Worker / AMHP

Grade 10 - Grade 11, 37 hours, Permanent

Wakefield, West YorkshireGrade 10 - Grade 11, 37 hours, Permanent

RECRUITER: Wakefield Council

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