School nurse and health visitor numbers in steep decline

School nurse and health visitor numbers in steep decline

By Lee Peart 05 October 2026

School nurse and health visitor numbers have fallen sharply in recent years, according to The King’s Fund.

Families to have better access to childhood vaccinations

By Liz Wells 02 January 2026

A new £2m pilot will see health visitors reach families facing barriers to vaccines, to ensure more children are protected.

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DoLS Coordinator

Grade 6, £26,825 to £28,142 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £15,950 to £16,733.08)

Newport, Isle of WightGrade 6, £26,825 to £28,142 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £15,950 to £16,733.08)

RECRUITER: Isle of Wight Council

Head of Service – Social Care

£60k pa plus International Supplement

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (SH)£60k pa plus International Supplement

RECRUITER: St Helena

Lead Child Protection Practitioner

£54,143 - £56,293 per annum

Gloucestershire £54,143 - £56,293 per annum

RECRUITER: Gloucestershire County Council

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