Taxing private healthcare would increase NHS pressure, claims insurer

Taxing private healthcare would increase NHS pressure, claims insurer

By Lee Peart 11 August 2025

Proposals to impose VAT on private healthcare pressures would increase pressures on the NHS, a global insurer has claimed.

Inquiry into reproductive health launched by committee

By Lee Peart 24 July 2025

A new inquiry into reproductive health conditions among girls and young women has been launched by the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC).

Government must tackle poverty as cause of ill-health, warn MPs

By Lee Peart 24 July 2025

The Government must tackle poverty as a cause of ill-health in order to build a health and social care service that is sustainable, MPs have warned.

'Significantly more' infected blood victims to receive compensation

By Lee Peart 22 July 2025

‘Significantly more people’ are set to receive compensation following changes to the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme.

Government confirms benefits concessions ahead of second reading

By Lee Peart 30 June 2025

The Government has confirmed concessions to opponents of its welfare reforms ahead of the Bill’s second reading tomorrow.

Next health service ombudsman confirmed

By Liz Wells 27 June 2025

The government has confirmed Paula Sussex as the new Parliamentary and health service ombudsman.

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Government climbs down on benefit changes following party rebellion

By Lee Peart 27 June 2025

The Government has climbed down on changes to disability benefits following a major rebellion from MPs.

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MPs call for statutory duty to safeguard vulnerable DWP claimants

By Lee Peart 16 May 2025

MPs have called for a statutory duty for the DWP to safeguard claimants.

NHS and adult social care require £21bn to become fully digitised

By Liz Wells 08 May 2025

NHS and adult social care across the UK will require an estimated £21bn over the next five years to move to a fully digitised healthcare system, new research reveals.

Chair appointed to lead public inquiry into Nottingham stabbing attacks

By Lee Peart 23 April 2025

Former judge, Her Honour (HH) Deborah Taylor, has been appointed as chair of a statutory inquiry into the Nottingham attacks.

Leaders call for national redundancy pot to fund job cuts

By Lee Peart 08 April 2025

NHS leaders have called for a national redundancy pot to fund NHS job cuts.

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