Something has to give

Something has to give

19 October 2025

The critical and sometimes punitive tone adopted by the secretary of state towards NHS managers and leaders may be understandable, but it needs now to change, writes Matthew Taylor is chief executi...

BREAKING NEWS: Matthew Taylor to lead Government's new Fair Work Agency

By Liz Wells 14 October 2025

NHS Confederation chief executive Matthew Taylor has been appointed as the first Fair Work Agency chair.

Leaders call for national redundancy pot to fund job cuts

By Lee Peart 08 April 2025

NHS leaders have called for a national redundancy pot to fund NHS job cuts.

Turning ICBs into 'pioneers of reform'

07 April 2025

ICBs must be adequately resourced to deliver on strategic commissioning, writes Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation

ICB cuts will make delivering transformation harder, leader warns

By Lee Peart 14 March 2025

Matthew Taylor, chief executive of NHS Confederation, has warned plans to cut ICB running costs by 50% will make the task of delivering long-term transformation much harder.

Where is 'place' in the national policy debate?

10 February 2025

In and amongst the focus on defining a Neighbourhood Health Service, we must not lose focus on the places that matter to people, writes Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation

Healthcare leaders respond to 'damning' MPs' report

By Lee Peart 29 January 2025

Healthcare leaders have responded to a ‘damning’ assessment of NHS performance by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).

Beyond the border skirmishes

09 December 2024

Local government and health colleagues must look beyond inter-service squabbles to the bigger picture, writes Matthew Taylor

Leaders warn of 'curve of doom' at ICS Conference

By Lee Peart 28 November 2024

Leaders have warned the NHS faces a ‘curve of doom’ if it fails to address current patterns of rising demand.

Prevention could deliver £11bn return on investment

By Lee Peart 07 October 2024

Investing more in prevention could deliver an extra £11bn return on investment on current spending commitments, a new report has found.

Labour plans, 'a step in the right direction', say leaders

By Lee Peart 25 September 2024

Healthcare leaders have acknowledged Wes Streeting’s commitment to creating a digital NHS focused on prevention, providing care closer to home and public health as ‘a step in the right direction’.

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Social Worker Level 2

PO3 - £45,750 to £49,056

Greenwich, London (Greater)PO3 - £45,750 to £49,056

RECRUITER: Royal Borough of Greenwich

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Newham, London (Greater)£176,061 – £196,002

RECRUITER: Newham London Borough Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Knowsley (Metropolitan borough), Merseysideup to £137,831

RECRUITER: Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council