Scottish Government invests to help older people remain independent

By Liz Wells 22 May 2025

The Scottish Government has unveiled plans to more than double the budget for a programme that uses technology in housing to help older people remain independent for longer, from £8.2m to £20.9m.

Care coalition calls for significant social care funding in Spending Review

By Lee Peart 22 May 2025

A coalition of stakeholders has called for significant investment in social care in the Spending Review on 11 June.

ICB

EXCLUSIVE: LGA engagement warning over ICB changes

By Dan Peters 22 May 2025

In an exclusive by our sister title, The Municipal Journal, the Local Government Association (LGA) has warned of the ‘risks and potential missed opportunities’ if councils are ‘not engaged quickly’...

National Guardian's Office launches new resources

By Liz Wells 22 May 2025

The National Guardian's Office has launched two new resources to further support and define the speaking up process in NHS organisations.

Obesity management service gets go ahead in Northern Ireland

By Lee Peart 22 May 2025

Health minister Mike Nesbitt has given the go-ahead for a regional obesity management service in Northern Ireland.

RCP

RCP guidance aims to reverse decline in vital clinical research

By Liz Wells 21 May 2025

Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has launched a resource kit to help doctors advocate for research time in their job plans and training programmes, and act against the sharp decline in clinical re...

Dementia group warns of global health crisis

By Lee Peart 21 May 2025

An international federation of dementia organisations has warned the world is heading towards a global health crisis.

Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB appoints non-executives

By Liz Wells 21 May 2025

Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB has appointed Stephen Igoe and Stephen Spill as non-executives.

Global agreement to protect UK from pandemic threat

By Lee Peart 21 May 2025

The UK Government has adopted a global agreement to better protect against future pandemic threats.

Shropshire ICS celebrates diversity

By Liz Wells 21 May 2025

Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICS has launched a new campaign that celebrates the diversity of its workforce and communities to mark World Day for Cultural Diversity 2025.

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

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