NHS 'too reliance' on independent sector for mental health care

NHS 'too reliance' on independent sector for mental health care

By Liz Wells 29 August 2025

A significant proportion of routine NHS mental health care is being outsourced to private companies, charities and other independent providers, a new study finds.

Delivering the plan

By Lee Peart 21 July 2025

Healthcare Management's expert roundtable discusses the content of the 10-Year Health Plan and assesses prospects for successful delivery

Surviving to thriving

By Liz Wells 07 April 2025

The King’s Fund’s Annual Leadership and Workforce Summit 2025, in London, brought together leaders from across the health and care system to explore the workforce changes needed in the NHS.

NHS dissatisfaction hits record levels

By Lee Peart 02 April 2025

NHS dissatisfaction levels have hit record levels with just one in five people (21%) content with services.

Call for NHS shift to out of hospital services

By Lee Peart 28 March 2025

The Government has been called upon to shift NHS funding towards primary and community services and overhaul existing hospital-focused performance targets.

Digital designs

By Liz Wells 11 March 2025

The UK is seeing many benefits from digitally-enabled health services, but there are fundamental barriers to digital inclusion, research by The King’s Fund reveals

Higher staff costs force councils to cut social care provision

By Lee Peart 03 March 2025

Higher staffing costs are forcing local authorities to cut the number of people they support, new analysis has found.

NHS admin problems impact nearly two in three

By Lee Peart 17 February 2025

Almost two in three (64%) patients and carers have experienced at least one NHS admin problem over the last year, new research has found.

What's in store for 2025

By Lee Peart 27 January 2025

The King’s Fund sets out what to look out for health and social care in 2025

Devolution not revolution

By Lee Peart 27 January 2025

David Buck, senior fellow, public health and health inequalities, The King’s Fund, assesses what the Government’s devolution plans could mean for healthcare

Call for stronger partnership between NHS and life sciences industry

By Lee Peart 18 November 2024

A new report by The King’s Fund has called for Government and NHS leaders to drive a stronger partnership between the NHS and life sciences industry.

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Disabled Children's Team Social Worker

£38,220 - £42,839 per annum pro rata

Scarborough, North Yorkshire£38,220 - £42,839 per annum pro rata

RECRUITER: North Yorkshire Council

Corporate Director Children and Young People’s Service

£141,233 to £164,272 plus relocation support

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

RECRUITER: North Yorkshire Council

Head of Family Support and Child Protection

£88,047 - £107,819

Brent, London (Greater)£88,047 - £107,819

RECRUITER: Brent Council

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Disabled Children's Team Social Worker

£38,220 - £42,839 per annum pro rata

Scarborough, North Yorkshire£38,220 - £42,839 per annum pro rata

RECRUITER: North Yorkshire Council

Corporate Director Children and Young People’s Service

£141,233 to £164,272 plus relocation support

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

RECRUITER: North Yorkshire Council

Head of Family Support and Child Protection

£88,047 - £107,819

Brent, London (Greater)£88,047 - £107,819

RECRUITER: Brent Council