Doctors lead drive to bring down waiting times and improve outcomes

By Lee Peart 16 January 2025

Three top doctors at Barts Health NHS Trust are leading a drive to bring down waiting times and improve outcomes.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside publishes air quality plan

By Liz Wells 16 January 2025

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside has developed an Air Quality Framework to address the root causes of air pollution.

Medirest signs services contract with Sherwood Forest Hospital Trust

By Lee Peart 16 January 2025

Medirest, part of the Compass Group, has signed a new contract with Sherwood Forest Hospital Trust delivering a range of services across three hospitals.

NHS Lanarkshire unveils new chief executive

By Liz Wells 16 January 2025

NHS Lanarkshire has appointed Louise Long as its new chief executive.

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Nurses give 'devastating testimony' on corridor care

By Lee Peart 16 January 2025

A survey of over 5,000 NHS nursing staff has offered ‘devastating testimony’ of patients dying in corridors, lack of equipment and unsafe practices.

NICE publishes guidance on use of AI

By Liz Wells 16 January 2025

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published new guidance on the use of AI to assist with the detection of fractures on urgent care X-rays.

Home Office and IBM to partner on Emergency Services Network

By Liz Wells 16 January 2025

The government is to partner with IBM on a new communications network, which will modernise how frontline emergency responders work together, after a series of delays by previous suppliers.

Mannequin with 'pressure ulcers' trains Hull hospital staff

By Liz Wells 16 January 2025

Hospital staff in Hull have been trained to spot pressure ulcers in patients by an education team using simulation mannequins.

NHS hospitals record busiest week this winter

By Lee Peart 16 January 2025

NHS hospitals have recorded their busiest week this winter, new data has revealed.

Royal Bolton launches neonatal unit app to keep parents updated

By Liz Wells 15 January 2025

A new app has gone live at Royal Bolton Hospital’s Neonatal Unit that will keep parents updated and involved in their baby’s care.

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Head of Service Social Work & Specialist Support

Grade M scp 60 £72,118 - scp 64 £77,293

Blackburn, LancashireGrade M scp 60 £72,118 - scp 64 £77,293

RECRUITER: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Reablement Care & Support Worker

£22,612.50 - £22,970.98, Grade 4, 33.75 hours, Permanent

Wakefield, West Yorkshire£22,612.50 - £22,970.98, Grade 4, 33.75 hours, Permanent

RECRUITER: Wakefield Council

Social Care Worker (Support at Home) - WMF2106e

£33, 366 - £34,314 (pro rata)

Penrith, Cumbria £33, 366 - £34,314 (pro rata)

RECRUITER: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council