NHS marks major milestone for hepatitis C home test

By Liz Wells 20 August 2025

More than 100,000 people in England have now been tested for hepatitis C through the NHS’s confidential home testing service.

Teen vaping linked to increased risk of smoking and health issues

By Liz Wells 20 August 2025

There is strong evidence that e-cigarette use may act as a gateway to cigarette smoking and other health issues in young people, new research reveals.

HSSIB highlights importance of national response to maternity safety concerns

By Liz Wells 19 August 2025

Challenges in maternity and neonatal safety are the result of systemic issues at a national level, rather than isolated issues within local areas, a new report finds.

Risk of dying from cancer at lowest on record in Scotland

By Liz Wells 19 August 2025

The risk of dying from cancer for people living in Scotland is at the lowest on record, new figures reveal.

DHSC works with TikTok to help boost safety for treatments abroad

By Liz Wells 15 August 2025

Patients who use social media to help plan cosmetic procedures abroad will now be able to access more reliable information thanks to a new initiative between the government and TikTok.

Streeting selects lead of independent investigation into NHS maternity and neonatal care

By Liz Wells 14 August 2025

Baroness Valerie Amos has been selected to lead the independent investigation into NHS maternity and neonatal care to drive urgent improvements to care and safety.

Importance of effective patient information sharing between NHS services revealed by report

By Liz Wells 14 August 2025

The importance of sharing patient information between services effectively and ensuring patients are confident in medication self-administration before hospital discharge, has been revealed by a n...

Rise in mosquito-borne virus cases in UK travellers

By Liz Wells 14 August 2025

There has been an increase in travel-associated chikungunya cases in England, new data reveals.

NHS performs record number of treatment checks in June

By Liz Wells 14 August 2025

The NHS performed a record number of checks for treatments, cancer checks and other tests for June, as 18-week performance hit its best level in three years.

Programme to tackle obesity through pharmacies and community access

By Liz Wells 12 August 2025

NHS patients living with obesity could get cutting-edge help to improve their health, thanks to a new programme backed by up to £85m from the government and pharmaceutical company Lilly.

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frederica-diamanta

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)

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

RECRUITER: Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council