Retailers urged to prepare for next phase of Tobacco and Vapes Act

Retailers urged to prepare for next phase of Tobacco and Vapes Act

By Lee Peart 11 August 2026

Public health and trading standards organisations have joined forces to help retailers prepare for the next phase of the Tobacco and Vapes Act.

Reablement workers to strike over outsourcing plans

By Lee Peart 11 August 2026

Reablement workers in Gloucestershire have voted for two weeks of strike action over plans to outsource their roles to a private company from 17 August.

Two-thirds of NHS mental health services plan cuts

By Lee Peart 11 August 2026

Over two-thirds (68%) of NHS providers plans to cut or reduce mental health services, a survey has revealed.

UK first in Europe to authorise weight loss drug

By Lee Peart 11 August 2026

The UK has become the first nation in Europe to authorise the orforglipron (Foundayo), GLP-1 tablet for weight management and type 2 diabetes.

Health Bill risks 'patient safety bonfire', Lib Dems claim

By Lee Peart 11 August 2026

The abolition of Healthwatch England and The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) threatens a ‘bonfire of patient safety’, according to the Liberal Democrats.

The NHS Alliance appoints Ralph Coulbeck as ICB network director

By Lee Peart 11 August 2026

The NHS Alliance has appointed Ralph Coulbeck as its new ICB Network director.

Alert issued on medical devices without conformity markings

By Lee Peart 11 August 2026

The MHRA has advised healthcare professionals to stop using medical devices that have been supplied without the appropriate conformity markings.

HBC completes £17m child technology centre in Sheffield

By Lee Peart 11 August 2026

HBC Construction Limited has completed work on the £17m National Centre for Child Health Technology (NCCHT) in Sheffield.

Biennial healthcare conference returns to Harley Street Health District

By Lee Peart 11 August 2026

The Harley Street Health District has announced the return of its flagship biennial conference, Delivering Impact Through a Collaborative Health District, at 1 Wimpole Street on Tuesday 20 October.

Biomedical staff extend strike action

By Lee Peart 11 August 2026

Biomedical staff at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital are extending strike action in a dispute over holiday pay.

England on track to eliminate hepatitis C

By Lee Peart 11 August 2026

England is on track to become one of the first countries to eliminate hepatitis C, thanks to a groundbreaking NHS programme.

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Band SS2 (£80,840 - £87,330)

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RECRUITER: Manchester City Council

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