Primary care is key to tackling obesity but 'needs more support'

Primary care is key to tackling obesity but 'needs more support'

By Liz Wells 24 September 2025

Primary care services can play a vital role in helping people with obesity, but need more support, new research reveals.

NHS rolls out national genetic test to reduce risk of donor kidney failure

By Liz Wells 27 January 2025

Hundreds of potential kidney donors of Black African and Black Caribbean heritage can now get a simple blood test to help reduce the risk of kidney failure.

Smartwatch technology helps people quit smoking

By Liz Wells 02 January 2025

Smartwatches could help people give up smoking, new research reveals.

Researchers secure funding to evaluate self-management app for low back pain

By Liz Wells 04 December 2024

Researchers from the University of Bristol, UWE Bristol and St George’s University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire ICB and ge...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Service – Social Care

£60k pa plus International Supplement

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (SH)£60k pa plus International Supplement

RECRUITER: St Helena

Head of Practice Development (Adult Social Care)

£60,662 to £68,265 plus reviewable market supplement up to £79,480 alongside an attractive benefits package and relocation support.

York, North Yorkshire£60,662 to £68,265 plus reviewable market supplement up to £79,480 alongside an attractive benefits package and relocation support.

RECRUITER: City of York Council

Registered Children's Home Manager

£53,051 to £57,372 per annum

Harrogate, North Yorkshire£53,051 to £57,372 per annum

RECRUITER: North Yorkshire Council

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