SEND reform won't reduce system pressures. It will redistribute them.

SEND reform won't reduce system pressures. It will redistribute them.

By Lee Peart 09 April 2026

Dr Chris Abbott, chief medical officer, CARE ADHD, says SEND Reforms should put the focus on children’s need.

Long stay and rehabilitation mental health wards downgraded by CQC

By Lee Peart 09 April 2026

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust’s (EPUT) long stay and rehabilitation mental health wards have been downgraded from good to requires improvement by the CQC.

People in mental health crisis at risk in emergency departments

By Lee Peart 09 April 2026

People in mental health crisis are at risk in emergency departments due to a ‘significant legal gap’, a report has warned.

CQC

Community mental health care 'struggling' to meet needs

By Liz Wells 31 March 2026

Many people still face significant barriers to appropriate mental health care, despite experiences of services improving, new research reveals.

Links between child and parental mental health revealed

By Lee Peart 18 March 2026

ONS analysis has explored the links between child and parental mental health, and school outcomes.

CCTV footage shows staff assaulting patients at St Andrew's

By Lee Peart 16 March 2026

A CQC inspection of St Andrew’s hospital in Northampton has found CQC footage showing the use of inappropriate restraint and staff assaulting patients.

Local authority inconsistencies creating academic barriers for children in care

By Lee Peart 13 March 2026

Inconsistence in local authority practice are creating academic barriers for children in care, a new report has found.

High dependency rehabilitation unit brings care closer to home

By Lee Peart 12 March 2026

A new high dependency rehabilitation unit is bringing care closer to home for people with complex mental health needs.

Extension to autism and ADHD referrals announced

By Lee Peart 02 March 2026

Autism (ASD) and ADHD referrals in Lancashire and South Cumbria have been extended until the end of March after healthcare leaders previously announced they would be paused.

'Disconnect' found in specialist diabetes care for adults with mental health problems

By Lee Peart 27 February 2026

A ‘disconnect’ between mental health and specialist diabetes services has been identified in a new report by the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB).

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.

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director – Adult Social Care

£106,769 to £114,229

Chicksands, Shefford£106,769 to £114,229

RECRUITER: Central Bedfordshire

Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health

circa £130,000 p.a.

Tameside, Greater Manchestercirca £130,000 p.a.

RECRUITER: Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

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£107,521 p.a.

Tameside, Greater Manchester£107,521 p.a.

RECRUITER: Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

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