No evidence NHS waiting lists are significant cause of higher benefit claims, analysis finds

By Lee Peart 02 May 2025

There is no evidence that rising NHS waiting lists are a major driver of rising health-related benefit claims, according to new analysis.

Crack doctors help cut waiting lists at twice the speed

By Lee Peart 17 March 2025

Teams of crack doctors have been helping cutting waiting lists by more than double the national average in deprived areas.

NHS waiting lists fall for fifth month in a row

By Lee Peart 13 March 2025

Waiting lists fell for a fifth consecutive month by 35,000 from 7.46m to 7.43m in January.

Tackling the elective backlog

11 March 2025

Maximising primary and community care capacity for a shift towards preventative care, writes Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation

Norovirus hospital cases surge 150% year-on-year

By Lee Peart 27 February 2025

The number of norovirus cases in NHS hospitals is up by almost 150% year-on-year, new figures have revealed.

Government delivers on key NHS manifesto pledge

By Lee Peart 17 February 2025

The Government has delivered on its manifesto pledge of providing 2m additional extra NHS appointments, seven months ahead of schedule.

NHS waiting lists fall for fourth consecutive month

By Lee Peart 13 February 2025

Waiting lists fell for the fourth month in December as NHS staff delivered a record 18m treatments in 2024.

Half of NHS targets to be scrapped by Government, report

By Lee Peart 27 January 2025

Half of the targets set for the NHS are to be scrapped in a major policy announcement this week, it has been reported.

How feasible is the 18-week elective care target?

By Lee Peart 23 January 2025

The Government’s elective care target to treat 92% of patients within 18 weeks by the end of Parliament is achievable but will be dependent on a significant rise in treatments and how fast referral...

Winter pressures 'similar to height of pandemic' as virus levels surge

By Lee Peart 09 January 2025

Frontline staff are experiencing pressures ‘similar to the days at the height of the pandemic’ as virus levels surge across the country.

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Insight and Influence Lead

PO4 - £49,056 to 52,194

London (Greater)PO4 - £49,056 to 52,194

RECRUITER: Royal Borough of Greenwich

Supported Accommodation Officer x2 Posts (CDC)

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RECRUITER: City Of Doncaster Council

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