EXCLUSIVE: 'Profound concern' over GMC 'policy reversal'

EXCLUSIVE: 'Profound concern' over GMC 'policy reversal'
By Lee Peart 22 April 2026

Doctors have expressed ‘profound concern’ over Government plans to allow the GMC to retain its right of appeal over determinations of the...

Streeting's health experiment

Streeting's health experiment
21 April 2026

The health deals recently handed to mayors could resolve flaws that have dogged the NHS since its inception, writes Matthew Taylor

Our Health Heroes 2026 finalists revealed

Our Health Heroes 2026 finalists revealed
By Lee Peart 17 April 2026

Finalists for the 10th anniversary edition of Skills for Health’s Our Health Heroes have been revealed.

One in three doctors have considered quitting, MDU warns

By Lee Peart 22 April 2026

One in three doctors have considered leaving the medical profession due to relentless pressure at work, with serious consequences for their health, wellbeing and patient safety, a survey by the Med...

Tobacco and Vapes Bill agreed by Parliament

By Lee Peart 22 April 2026

Children aged 17 and under will no longer be able to buy cigarettes after final legislation was passed in Parliament yesterday.

Council raises concerns over plans to move children's A&E

By Lee Peart 22 April 2026

West Lancashire Borough Council has vowed to challenge a decision to move the children’s Accident and Emergency department at Ormskirk Hospital to Southport Hospital.

Liverpool University Hospitals agrees £53m EPR contract

By Lee Peart 22 April 2026

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT) has awarded a £53m, 10-year EPR contract to Nervecentre.

EXCLUSIVE: 'Profound concern' over GMC 'policy reversal'

By Lee Peart 22 April 2026

Doctors have expressed ‘profound concern’ over Government plans to allow the GMC to retain its right of appeal over determinations of the Medical Practitioner Tribunal Service (MPTS).

Government must 'be straight with the public' on unsafe hospital costs, MPs say

By Lee Peart 22 April 2026

MPs have urged the Government to ‘be straight with the public’ on the significant risk of and cost of unsafe concrete in hospitals.

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Childrens Social Worker - WMF2880e

£42,839 - £44,075

Barrow in Furness, Cumbria £42,839 - £44,075

RECRUITER: Westmorland and Furness Council

Team Co-ordinator

£30,253 - £36,117 per annum

Hybrid working – allocated to offices in Coventry or York £30,253 - £36,117 per annum

RECRUITER: Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman

Senior Social Worker (Hospital Team)

£47,831 - £52,414 per annum

Maidenhead, Berkshire£47,831 - £52,414 per annum

RECRUITER: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

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Childrens Social Worker - WMF2880e

£42,839 - £44,075

Barrow in Furness, Cumbria £42,839 - £44,075

RECRUITER: Westmorland and Furness Council

Team Co-ordinator

£30,253 - £36,117 per annum

Hybrid working – allocated to offices in Coventry or York £30,253 - £36,117 per annum

RECRUITER: Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman

Senior Social Worker (Hospital Team)

£47,831 - £52,414 per annum

Maidenhead, Berkshire£47,831 - £52,414 per annum

RECRUITER: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

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NHS admin failings laid bare

'NHS admin failings have been laid bare in new analysis from The King’s Fund, Healthwatch England and National Voices. '

16 April 2026
THE BIG INTERVIEW: Leading the three shifts

THE BIG INTERVIEW: Leading the three shifts

'Chief executive Shane DeGaris shares how Barts is building on its history of innovation by leading the adoption of the Government’s three shifts. '

25 March 2026

Deadline set to submit neighbourhood health centre proposals

By Lee Peart 17 April 2026

NHS regions have been given to 28 May to set out their criteria for the next wave of neighbourhood health centres (NHCs).

Neighbourhood health blueprint could save NHS millions

By Lee Peart 08 April 2026

A trailblazing neighbourhood health model developed in Cornwall could save the NHS hundreds of millions of pounds a year, according to new research from healthcare volunteering charity Helpforce.

Neighbourhood health model published in Northern Ireland

By Lee Peart 02 April 2026

Health minister Mike Nesbitt has published a Neighbourhood Model of Health and Wellbeing Framework for Northern Ireland.

BREAKING NEWS: First 27 neighbourhood health centres to open by 2027

By Lee Peart 26 March 2026

The Government is investing £50m in launching the first 27 neighbourhood health centres in seven regions of higher deprivation by 2027.