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DHSC

Leaders welcome repair funding as 'small downpayment' on maintenance bill

By Lee Peart 30 May 2025

Today’s announcement of £750m for urgent hospital repairs has been welcomed as a ‘small downpayment’ on the £14bn maintenance backlog.

NORTHERN IRELAND

'Reset' needed for Northern Ireland healthcare system

By Lee Peart 29 May 2025

A ‘reset’ is required for the healthcare system in Northern Ireland, according to a senior civil servant.

WORKFORCE

North East NHS trusts appoint shared chair

By Liz Wells 29 May 2025

Three North East NHS Foundation Trusts have appointed a new shared chair to help promote closer working and more joined-up care for patients across their local communities.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SEND improvement plan to address 'systemic failures'

By Lee Peart 29 May 2025

Bracknell Forest Council has set out plans to improve SEND provision including funding for extra staff.

WORKFORCE

Berkshire trust names interim chief finance officer

By Liz Wells 29 May 2025

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust has selected Helen Troalen as its new interim chief finance officer.

CHESWOLD PARK HOSPITAL

Dispute over staff contract changes at Doncaster hospital

By Liz Wells 29 May 2025

Cheswold Park, a mental health hospital in Doncaster, has 'refused' to update some staff contracts to match NHS standards, creating a ‘two-tier’ workforce, union Unite claims.

Waiting list reimbursement scheme to launch in June

By Lee Peart 29 May 2025

Northern Ireland health minister Mike Nesbitt has confirmed a controversial waiting list reimbursement scheme will launch on 2 June.

ESTATES

James Paget opens new orthopaedic outpatient centre

By Lee Peart 29 May 2025

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has opened a new orthopaedic outpatient centre.

WORKFORCE

North East Ambulance Service appoints new clinical lead for digital developments

By Liz Wells 29 May 2025

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) has chosen Georgina Campbell as its new clinical lead for digital development as part of a 12-month secondment.

PATHOLOGY SERVICES

Single pathology service confirmed for mid and south Essex

By Liz Wells 29 May 2025

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has signed a 15-year contract with SYNLAB, the laboratory diagnostics provider, for the delivery of a unified pathology service for mid and south Essex.