Calls for higher pay for social care as UK worker numbers continue to fall

By Lee Peart 29 July 2025

The Government has faced calls for higher pay and better conditions for social care workers as the numbers of British recruits has continued to fall.

Badenoch says Tories would ban doctors' strikes

By Lee Peart 28 July 2025

Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch has said a Conservative Government would ban doctors’ strikes.

Nurses expected to reject 3.6% pay rise

By Lee Peart 28 July 2025

Nurses in England are expected to reject a 3.6% pay raising the prospect of further NHS strike action.

BMA advertising campaign shows resident doctors paid less than assistants

By Liz Wells 25 July 2025

A national newspaper adverting campaign by the BMA lays bare the pay difference between a resident doctor and their non-medically qualified assistants.

Williams appointed chair of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

By Liz Wells 25 July 2025

Kirsty Williams has been confirmed as the new chair of Cardiff & Vale University Health Board.

NHS Wales names new chief executive

By Liz Wells 25 July 2025

Jacqueline Totterdell has been appointed as chief executive of the NHS in Wales.

Lib Dems call for patients to be sent to private hospitals to ease impact of strike

By Liz Wells 25 July 2025

The Liberal Democrats are calling for an NHS Strike Resilience Plan, using private hospitals for some elective treatments, to ensure no patient gets bumped down a waitlist further.

Lancashire trust selects new chief financial officer

By Liz Wells 25 July 2025

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust has selected Helen Cobb as its new chief financial officer.

Resident doctors start strike despite last-minute appeals

By Liz Wells 25 July 2025

Thousands of resident doctors have begun a five-day strike despite a last-minute appeal from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

GMB members reject NHS pay award

By Liz Wells 25 July 2025

GMB members have voted by 67% to reject the NHS pay award offered for 2025/26 in England.

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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