Government to combat flu outbreaks by removing red tape

Government to combat flu outbreaks by removing red tape

By Liz Wells 01 September 2025

The government is to change prescribing regulations to ensure patients will get the flu medicines they need more quickly and at any time of the year.

Number of frontline NHS staff receiving flu jabs hits record low

By Liz Wells 19 May 2025

A record low of frontline health service staff took up flu jabs this winter, with some areas seeing less than one in 10 receive the vaccine, new data reveals.

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Critical incidents stood down in Gloucestershire and Northamptonshire

Critical incidents stood down in Gloucestershire and Northamptonshire

By Lee Peart 15 January 2025

Critical incidents in Gloucestershire and Northamptonshire have been stood down following a peak in flu and norovirus cases.

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More critical incidents stood down following flu peak

By Lee Peart 14 January 2025

Critical incidents have been stood down by University Hospitals of Liverpool Group and Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Trust declares critical incident citing high virus levels

By Lee Peart 10 January 2025

NHS Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has declared a critical incident.

Trust stands down critical incident following 'unprecedent demand'

By Lee Peart 07 January 2025

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has stood down a critical incident following ‘unprecedented demand’.

Critical incidents declared as hospital flu cases quadruple

By Lee Peart 06 January 2025

Critical incidents have been declared and relatives urged to stay away from hospital if unwell as NHS trusts struggle to cope with winter pressures.

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Hospital patients with flu quadrupled ahead of new year

By Liz Wells 03 January 2025

Flu cases have continued to skyrocket, with more than 5,000 patients hospitalised with the virus at the end of last week, new data reveals.

Hospital flu cases pass last year's peak

By Lee Peart 19 December 2024

Hospital flu cases have already passed last year’s figures, according to NHS England.

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 The Civic Centre, Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road, BR1 1AS  BR10-11 (£38,633 – £42,608pa)

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Social Worker - Children's Disability

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RECRUITER: North East Lincolnshire Council

Senior Social Worker (Approved Mental Health Professionals)

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frederica-diamanta

EHC Coordinator – SEN, Education Directorate

 BR10-11 (£38,633 – £42,608pa)

 The Civic Centre, Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road, BR1 1AS  BR10-11 (£38,633 – £42,608pa)

RECRUITER: London Borough of Bromley

Social Worker - Children's Disability

Salary from ASYE level £36,363 up to £49,282

North East LincolnshireSalary from ASYE level £36,363 up to £49,282

RECRUITER: North East Lincolnshire Council

Senior Social Worker (Approved Mental Health Professionals)

PO3 - £52,578 to £56,043

Greenwich, London (Greater)PO3 - £52,578 to £56,043

RECRUITER: Royal Borough of Greenwich

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