Five convictions in £300k NHS fraud case

Five convictions in £300k NHS fraud case

By Liz Wells 28 October 2025

A former NHS credit controller has been convicted of fraud and five others of money laundering, following an investigation by NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA).

Patient dies following assault at London hospital

By Lee Peart 02 October 2025

A patient has died after being seriously assaulted by another patient at Charing Cross Hospital.

MHRA crackdown on illegal 'Botox' after victims left seriously ill

By Liz Wells 01 September 2025

The MHRA’s Criminal Enforcement Unit has launched a number of criminal investigations following a spike in hospital admissions believed to be linked to the use of unlicensed botulinum toxin products.

Major study to tackle NHS fraud

By Liz Wells 12 August 2025

A new national research project is set to tackle fraud in the NHS, which costs an estimated £1.3bn each year.

Pharmacies see surge in shoplifting

By Liz Wells 12 August 2025

More than 85% of pharmacies have seen a surge in shoplifting in the past year, a new survey reveals.

Arrests made in MHRA's biggest crackdown on organised medicines trafficking

By Liz Wells 29 April 2025

Twelve suspects have been arrested in dawn raids in the largest criminal investigation into organised medicines trafficking in the history of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency...

Frontline NHS staff facing rise in physical violence

By Liz Wells 13 March 2025

One in seven NHS staff (14%) experienced physical violence from patients, their relatives or other members of the public in 2024, new research reveals.

NHS trust warned of man who printed 3D gun

By Lee Peart 17 January 2025

West Mercia Police have alerted Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care Trust about a man who was arrested after attempting to print a 3D gun at home.

Trust admits liability and offers apology over doctor abuse

By Lee Peart 15 January 2025

Royal Cornwall Trust has admitted liability and offered an unreserved apology for the actions of a former locum senior found guilty of misconduct.

Man charged with attempted murder after nurse stabbed

By Lee Peart 13 January 2025

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a nurse was stabbed at The Royal Oldham Hospital in Greater Manchester.

Violence against UK ambulance staff set to reach new high

By Liz Wells 07 January 2025

UK ambulance services are on course for the highest rate of reported incidents of violence, aggression and abuse directed at staff across the 14 UK ambulance services in the 2024-25 financial year,...

frederica-diamanta

Head of Youth Justice & Contextual Safeguarding

£62,474 - £73,056 plus a Market Rate Supplement

Kirklees, West Yorkshire £62,474 - £73,056 plus a Market Rate Supplement

RECRUITER: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Casual Early Years Practitioner

£24,796 FTE

North East Lincolnshire£24,796 FTE

RECRUITER: North East Lincolnshire Council

Communications Support Officer - Children's Fostering Team

£25,583

North East Lincolnshire£25,583

RECRUITER: North East Lincolnshire Council

frederica-diamanta

Head of Youth Justice & Contextual Safeguarding

£62,474 - £73,056 plus a Market Rate Supplement

Kirklees, West Yorkshire £62,474 - £73,056 plus a Market Rate Supplement

RECRUITER: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Casual Early Years Practitioner

£24,796 FTE

North East Lincolnshire£24,796 FTE

RECRUITER: North East Lincolnshire Council

Communications Support Officer - Children's Fostering Team

£25,583

North East Lincolnshire£25,583

RECRUITER: North East Lincolnshire Council