Survey links poor housing with hospital admissions

By Lee Peart 27 February 2025

Three-quarters (72%) of health workers believe poor housing quality housing worsens chronic health conditions or delays treatment of them, a survey has found.

ONS
Likelihood of benefits for economically inactive and long-term sick

Likelihood of benefits for economically inactive and long-term sick

By Lee Peart 27 February 2025

New data published by the ONS has assessed the likelihood of people who are economically inactive because of long-term ill health receiving benefits.

DWP

Trust recognised for commitment to disability inclusion

By Lee Peart 26 February 2025

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has been recognised for its commitment to disability inclusion.

Starmer visits North Bristol Community Diagnostic Centre

By Lee Peart 20 February 2025

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has met with NHS leaders and frontline workers at North Bristol Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).

DWP

ICB and Health Innovation Network partner on WorkWell pilots

By Lee Peart 20 February 2025

NHS Sussex and Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) are to scope and evaluate three pilot projects to get people with long-term illness back into the workforce.

Government widens infected blood scandal compensation

By Lee Peart 13 February 2025

Compensation for the infected blood scandal has been widened to include all eligible victims under completed Government legislation.

Government increases Public Health Grant by 5.4%

By Lee Peart 07 February 2025

A £200m boost to public health services has been announced by the Government.

Expert panel to boost employment prospects for neurodiverse people

By Lee Peart 31 January 2025

A new expert panel has been launched by the Government to help neurodiverse get jobs.

Health Committee 'disappointed and frustrated' with NHS leadership

By Lee Peart 29 January 2025

Chair Layla Moran has said the Health and Social Care Committee was ‘disappointed and frustrated’ by evidence given by the NHS England leadership on Wednesday 29 January.

Government introduces new measures to tackle knife crime

By Liz Wells 28 January 2025

The government is to introduce new stricter age verification checks for knife retailers and a ban on doorstep drops to tackle knife crime.

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