Three-quarters of GPs say patient safety is being 'compromised' by workload

Three-quarters of GPs say patient safety is being 'compromised' by workload

By Liz Wells 09 October 2025

Almost 75% of GPs report that patient safety is being compromised by their workload pressures, new research reveals.

Finding the sweet spot for neighbourhood health

29 September 2025

Taking a people-first, outcome-focused, data-driven approach to unlock the potential of integrated, community-based healthcare, writes Alison Westmacott, director of primary care, NHS South, Centra...

Many doctors say they can't provide treatment in neighbourhood health hubs

By Lee Peart 15 September 2025

A BMA survey has found many doctors do not believe the treatment they provide can be done in the Government’s planned neighbourhood health hubs.

BREAKING NEWS: Streeting unveils neighbourhood health 'pioneers'

By Liz Wells 09 September 2025

Millions of patients in 43 places across the country are set to benefit from improved care closer to home, as the government begins the rollout of new neighbourhood health services.

Programme to accelerate neighbourhood health centres announced

By Lee Peart 08 September 2025

The NHS Confederation and DHSC-owned company, Community Health Partnerships (CHP), have announced a programme to accelerate the development of neighbourhood health centres under the 10-Year Health ...

Over 100,000 people avoid hospital through GP guidance scheme

By Lee Peart 05 September 2025

Over 100,000 people avoided hospital queues in April thanks to a GP advice and guidance scheme.

Consultation proposes greater medicine access for eye care specialists

By Lee Peart 04 September 2025

The Government is proposing greater access to medicines for optometrists and contact lens opticians as part of its shift of care from hospital to the community.

Over half of unpaid carers need more support from NHS

By Lee Peart 04 September 2025

Over half of unpaid carers (51%) say they need more support from the NHS, according to a new report.

NHS scanning trucks help thousands get liver cancer checks

By Liz Wells 26 August 2025

Thousands more people are being referred for potentially life-saving liver cancer checks following the expansion of the NHS’ community liver health check programme.

ICB

ICB signals shift to community care under 10-Year Health Plan

By Lee Peart 28 July 2025

NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICB has announced a major shift to community care this winter.

ICB approves integrators to drive forward neighbourhood health services

By Lee Peart 25 July 2025

South east London ICB has approved the appointment of neighbourhood health service integrators in four of its six boroughs.

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Personal Adviser

£37,280-£41,771

Sandwell, West Midlands£37,280-£41,771

RECRUITER: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Adult Social Care Operations

£111,669 – £123,071

Manchester, Greater Manchester£111,669 – £123,071

RECRUITER: Manchester City Council

Director of Commissioning and Transformation

£111,669 – £123,071

Manchester, Greater Manchester£111,669 – £123,071

RECRUITER: Manchester City Council

frederica-diamanta

Personal Adviser

£37,280-£41,771

Sandwell, West Midlands£37,280-£41,771

RECRUITER: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Adult Social Care Operations

£111,669 – £123,071

Manchester, Greater Manchester£111,669 – £123,071

RECRUITER: Manchester City Council

Director of Commissioning and Transformation

£111,669 – £123,071

Manchester, Greater Manchester£111,669 – £123,071

RECRUITER: Manchester City Council