NHS partnership with independent sector key to cutting waiting lists

By Lee Peart 06 January 2025

An agreement between the NHS and independent sector has been struck to help tackle waiting lists and give patients greater choice.

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Hospital patients with flu quadrupled ahead of new year

Hospital patients with flu quadrupled ahead of new year

By Liz Wells 03 January 2025

Flu cases have continued to skyrocket, with more than 5,000 patients hospitalised with the virus at the end of last week, new data reveals.

Government unveils adult social care commission

By Liz Wells 03 January 2025

The government has launched an independent commission to ‘transform social care’, but proposals for major reform may not be delivered for years.

Smartwatch technology helps people quit smoking

By Liz Wells 02 January 2025

Smartwatches could help people give up smoking, new research reveals.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals AI tool helps identify hidden heart condition

By Liz Wells 02 January 2025

A new artificial intelligence tool is being used in West Yorkshire to identify people with a heart condition before they even have symptoms.

Early cancer diagnosis in England reaches highest ever level

By Liz Wells 02 January 2025

The proportion of patients being diagnosed with cancer at an early stage in England has risen to its highest ever level, new data reveals.

Record numbers complete NHS Couch to 5K app

By Liz Wells 31 December 2024

Record numbers of people numbers complete NHS Couch to 5K app in 2024, new data reveals.

App to improve maternity care in Wales

By Liz Wells 30 December 2024

Pregnant women will benefit from better maternity care as a new app and electronic health record system is rolled out across Wales.

North Bristol NHS Trust helps dozens of people access careers

By Liz Wells 30 December 2024

North Bristol NHS Trust is providing mentoring, training and practical support to more than 130 people in the Bristol area to help them find work as part of its Commitment to Our Community programme. 

NHS staff recognised in 2025 New Year honours list

By Liz Wells 30 December 2024

Nurses, doctors and surgeons are among dozens of NHS staff on the 2025 New Year Honour list.

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Head of Service Social Work & Specialist Support

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Reablement Care & Support Worker

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

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frederica-diamanta

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

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