Trust undertakes review over claims patient died after minimal attention

By Lee Peart 28 February 2025

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) has begun a ‘comprehensive review’ after claims a 40-year-old man died after receiving minimal attention.

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Preferred candidate for chair of CQC named

Preferred candidate for chair of CQC named

By Liz Wells 28 February 2025

Professor Sir Mike Richards has been named as the preferred candidate for next chair of CQC.

Trust outlines plans to move from sickness to prevention

By Lee Peart 28 February 2025

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) has outlined how it will move from sickness to prevention.

Survey links poor housing with hospital admissions

By Lee Peart 27 February 2025

Three-quarters (72%) of health workers believe poor housing quality housing worsens chronic health conditions or delays treatment of them, a survey has found.

Care workers take control of schedules and earnings

By Liz Wells 27 February 2025

More than 170 care workers have signed up to a new platform that allows them to set their own pay and keep 100% of their earnings.

Virtual reality trial helps patients relax

By Liz Wells 27 February 2025

Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, in Margate, is running a pilot study offering virtual reality (VR) headsets to people who have had surgery, to see if it helps people relax and reduces pain.

Care at home programme to save council £10m

By Lee Peart 27 February 2025

A programme designed to support people and their carers to live healthier and more independent lives is on track to save Somerset Council over £10m by the end of March 2025.

Norovirus hospital cases surge 150% year-on-year

By Lee Peart 27 February 2025

The number of norovirus cases in NHS hospitals is up by almost 150% year-on-year, new figures have revealed.

Government meeting less than third of unmet need for urgent dental care

By Liz Wells 27 February 2025

The government discovered demand for urgent dental care of 2.2 million, but covered less than a third of it, according to the British Dental Association (BDA).

Sport England highlights economic benefits of physical activity

By Lee Peart 27 February 2025

A new report by Sport England has highlighted the economic benefits of community sport and physical activity.

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East Sussexup to £113,000

RECRUITER: East Sussex County Council

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director Strategy, Commissioning and Supply Management

up to £113,000

East Sussexup to £113,000

RECRUITER: East Sussex County Council

Director for Public Health

£108,015 – £118,680 pa

Dudley, West Midlands£108,015 – £118,680 pa

RECRUITER: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Children's Commissioning Compliance Assistant

£25,989

North East Lincolnshire£25,989

RECRUITER: North East Lincolnshire Council

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