Government recruits more than 2,000 extra GPs

By Liz Wells 24 July 2025

An extra 2,000 GPs have been hired nationwide since October, delivering millions more appointments across the country, says DHSC.

Call for better regulation of health self-tests

By Lee Peart 24 July 2025

A call has been made for the much greater regulation of health self-tests after researchers found significant concerns.

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NHS professionals to be trained on ME and chronic fatigue syndrome

By Liz Wells 22 July 2025

NHS healthcare professionals in England are to receive new training to be better able to support patients with chronic fatigue syndrome and ME.

Healthcare professionals doubt NHS' ability to provide ongoing care for weight loss jabs

By Liz Wells 21 July 2025

More than 90% of healthcare professionals doubt the NHS can provide safe, ongoing care for patients on weight loss jabs, new research reveals.

Lost in the system

By Lee Peart 18 July 2025

The Government must streamline primary care or see neighbourhood health centres fail, writes Katie Collin, partner at specialist medical accountancy firm Ramsay Brown LLP.

Patients with long-term conditions to be referred to specialist charities

By Liz Wells 17 July 2025

Patients with long-term conditions will be automatically referred to specialist charities at the point of diagnosis, under a new service unveiled by the government.

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People finding it easier to contact GPs, ONS reveals

By Lee Peart 17 July 2025

Fewer people are finding it difficult to contact their GP, according to the latest ONS statistics.

Government frees up pharmacists time to treat patients

By Liz Wells 17 July 2025

The DHSC has unveiled plans to modernise pharmacy supervision rules to allow registered pharmacy technicians to take greater responsibility.

Boost for GP practices to help people back to work

By Liz Wells 11 July 2025

A new pilot programme is to support people with health conditions back into employment and ease pressure on doctors.

Patients' experience of GPs 'improves significantly'

By Liz Wells 10 July 2025

Patients’ overall experience of primary care services has improved significantly since this year, new data reveals.

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Corporate Director Health and Adult Services

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Northallerton, North Yorkshire / Countywide£141,233 to £164,272 plus relocation support

RECRUITER: North Yorkshire Council

Commissioning Assistant WMF2449e

£28,598 - £29,540

Kendal, Cumbria £28,598 - £29,540

RECRUITER: Westmorland and Furness Council

Social Worker (Mental Health) - WMF2451e

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