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

Programme lead sees neighbourhood health work in action

By Lee Peart 25 February 2026

National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme lead Dr Minal Bakhai has visited Kendal Leisure Centre to learn about the neighbourhood health work taking place across Morecambe Bay and Sout...

Half of the public avoided contacting GP about a health concern

By Liz Wells 25 February 2026

Access challenges are stopping people from contacting their GP, new research reveals.

New guidance on neighbourhood health to come 'shortly'

By Lee Peart 25 February 2026

New guidance on neighbourhood health is to be provided by the Government shortly, it has been revealed.

Details of new GP contract revealed

By Liz Wells 24 February 2026

Patients across the country will see better access to GP appointments and services thanks to a new GP contract, backed by a £485m uplift in government investment, a real-terms increase in GP fundin...

GPs and patients call for end to NHS 'maze'

By Liz Wells 24 February 2026

The Royal College of GPs and the Patients Association are calling for the NHS to be easier to navigate, for improved access to GP care and continuity.

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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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Kirklees, West Yorkshire / various£Competitive

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