Council pledges improvements to 'inconsistent' SEND services

Council pledges improvements to 'inconsistent' SEND services

By Lee Peart 13 August 2025

Kirklees Council has pledged to make SEND services improvements after being rated inconsistent by inspectors.

Director pleads guilty to bribery for the award of NHS contracts

By Lee Peart 12 August 2025

The director of a company which provides patient transport services for NHS trusts has pleaded guilty to the award of NHS contracts worth £223,000.

Failure to share information led to woman's death

By Lee Peart 12 August 2025

A coroner’s inquest has concluded a failure to share information between NHS 111 and A&E cost a woman’s life.

Hospital given warning notice following CQC inspection

By Lee Peart 11 August 2025

The Countess of Chester Hospital, run by The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has been re-rated inadequate for urgent and emergency services and issued with a warning notice by the...

Community health inpatient services rated requires improvement

By Lee Peart 07 August 2025

Community health inpatient services at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust have been rated requires improvement by the CQC.

Crackdown on cowboy cosmetics announced

By Lee Peart 07 August 2025

A crackdown on cowboy cosmetics has been announced by the Government.

A&E negligence claims top half a billion pounds

By Lee Peart 05 August 2025

NHS trusts have paid out over a half a billion pounds for A&E negligence claims since 2019, according to new data.

Surgeon's practice restricted during trust investigation

By Lee Peart 29 July 2025

A surgeon has had their practice restricted as part of an investigation into concerns over care at a paediatric congenital cardiac surgery.

Maternity review makes 101 improvement recommendations

By Lee Peart 29 July 2025

A review of maternity care provided by maternity units at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust’s Leeds General Infirmary and St James’s Hospital has made 101 improvement recommendations.

Trust achieves health and safety accreditation

By Lee Peart 28 July 2025

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has achieved a prestigious health and safety accreditation for the second year running.

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Outstanding GP practice 'embraced learning and innovation'

By Lee Peart 25 July 2025

A Hull GP practice that ‘embraced learning and innovation’ has been rated outstanding by the CQC.

frederica-diamanta

Director of Children’s Services (DCS)

£129,000

Swindon, Wiltshire£129,000

RECRUITER: Swindon Borough Council

Lead Approved Mental Health Professional - WMF2213e

£56,883 - £59,198

Cumbria £56,883 - £59,198

RECRUITER: Westmorland and Furness Council

Home Improvement Agency Team Leader

£38,220 - £42,839 per annum

Harrogate, North Yorkshire£38,220 - £42,839 per annum

RECRUITER: North Yorkshire Council

frederica-diamanta

Director of Children’s Services (DCS)

£129,000

Swindon, Wiltshire£129,000

RECRUITER: Swindon Borough Council

Lead Approved Mental Health Professional - WMF2213e

£56,883 - £59,198

Cumbria £56,883 - £59,198

RECRUITER: Westmorland and Furness Council

Home Improvement Agency Team Leader

£38,220 - £42,839 per annum

Harrogate, North Yorkshire£38,220 - £42,839 per annum

RECRUITER: North Yorkshire Council