Trust 'working hard to fill vacancies' after being told to improve

By Lee Peart 09 June 2025

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust said it was ‘working hard to fill vacancies’ after the CQC highlighted the impact of staffing levels on services.

Patients to receive reminders and test results via the NHS App

By Liz Wells 09 June 2025

Millions more patients will receive appointments, screening invitations and other important information via the NHS App, as part of £50m upgrade.

'Watershed moment' as region joins Get Britain Working programme

By Lee Peart 09 June 2025

A £37m plan to get back people back with health or disability conditions has been hailed as a ‘watershed moment’.

SEND system in urgent need of reform, says LGA

By Lee Peart 09 June 2025

A new report by the Local Government Association (LGA) has called for urgent reform of SEND services.

Increase number of occupational therapists to achieve health goals, says LGA

By Liz Wells 09 June 2025

The Local Government Association (LGA) is calling for urgent action to boost the number of occupational therapists (OTs) employed by councils to increase community wellbeing, promote independence, ...

Reported Spending Review £30bn for NHS 'may not be enough', says leader

By Lee Peart 09 June 2025

A reported extra £30bn for healthcare in this week’s Spending Review may not be enough, according to NHS Confed chief executive Matthew Taylor.

Tameside and Glossop choses joint chief nurse

By Liz Wells 06 June 2025

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Jacqui Burrow as its new joint chief nurse.

Audit Wales finds £124m deficit in NHS accounts

By Lee Peart 06 June 2025

Initial audit findings for NHS Wales in 2024-25 have revealed a £124m deficit despite £253m in savings.

AI-powered data tool launches to help hospitals improve performance

By Liz Wells 06 June 2025

The NHS Confederation and Beamtree have launched The Evolve Collaborative, a partnership designed to help NHS trusts delivering acute services in England to improve patient outcomes and their effic...

Inquiry launched into breast implant health impacts

By Lee Peart 06 June 2025

An inquiry has been launched today into the health impacts of breast implants and other cosmetic procedures.

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£131,208 (Hay 1)

Sefton (Metropolitan borough), Merseyside£131,208 (Hay 1)

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Head of Service – Adult Social Care Operations

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Head of Service – Social Care

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director – Adult Social Care, Health & Wellbeing

£131,208 (Hay 1)

Sefton (Metropolitan borough), Merseyside£131,208 (Hay 1)

RECRUITER: Sefton Borough Council

Head of Service – Adult Social Care Operations

£Competitive

Kirklees, West Yorkshire£Competitive

RECRUITER: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Head of Service – Social Care

G15 £63,148 - £67,058 per annum

Wrexham (Wrecsam)G15 £63,148 - £67,058 per annum

RECRUITER: Wrexham County Borough Council