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Worsening mental health driving health-related benefits, says IFS

Worsening mental health driving health-related benefits, says IFS

By Lee Peart 12 March 2025

Mental health has worsened since the pandemic and is a key driver of higher health related benefit claims, according to an IFS report funded by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and The Health Foundat...

Think-tank - GP access tops list of public concerns about the NHS

By Lee Peart 11 March 2025

Having easier access to GP appointments is the top NHS concern of the public, according to a new poll.

Capital investment needed for shift to community care, research finds

By Lee Peart 11 March 2025

Capital investment in buildings, facilities and equipment is required to achieve a shift to community care, research has found.

Study reveals how racism impacts health

By Lee Peart 11 March 2025

A study by The Health Foundation and Runnymede Trust has revealed how racism impacts health outcomes.

Missing productivity target could cost £13bn, warns think-tank

By Lee Peart 05 March 2025

Failing to meet its 2% productivity target could cost the NHS £13bn, a think-tank has warned.

ONS

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.

GP access tops list of public concerns about the NHS

By Lee Peart 25 February 2025

Having easier access to GP appointments is the top NHS concern of the public, according to a new poll.

ONS

ONS lowers life expectancy projections

By Lee Peart 18 February 2025

Life expectancy for boys and girls born in 2023 has been cut by over five years on previous projections in 2010.

NHS admin problems impact nearly two in three

By Lee Peart 17 February 2025

Almost two in three (64%) patients and carers have experienced at least one NHS admin problem over the last year, new research has found.

Report reveals NHS trusts' £1.2bn overspend

By Lee Peart 12 February 2025

Nuffield Trust analysis has revealed NHS trusts overspent by £1.2bn in 2023/24.

ONS

Healthcare productivity down 18.5% on pre-pandemic peak, ONS reveals

By Lee Peart 11 February 2025

ONS analysis has revealed healthcare productivity is 18.5% below its pre-pandemic peak in 2019.

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Policy & Communications

£62,579 to £68,402 per annum

The role can be undertaken flexibly from our Coventry or York offices, combined with home working, although frequent travel to the Coventry office will be needed.£62,579 to £68,402 per annum

RECRUITER: Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman

Director of Children & Young People

Up to £130,000 plus benefits

Dudley, West MidlandsUp to £130,000 plus benefits

RECRUITER: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Travel Trainer

Band D, SCP 9 -17 (£26,409 - £30,060 per annum)

Sandwell, West MidlandsBand D, SCP 9 -17 (£26,409 - £30,060 per annum)

RECRUITER: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council