Minimum Wage hike welcomed but chancellor urged to rule out PFI

Minimum Wage hike welcomed but chancellor urged to rule out PFI
By Lee Peart 26 November 2025

Unison has welcomed news of a rise in the National Minimum Wage but called on chancellor Rachel Reeves to rule out PFI style deals for he...

A bitter pill to swallow

A bitter pill to swallow
By Lee Peart 24 November 2025

Ahead of the announcement of an expected pharma deal with the US in the Autumn Budget, chief policy analyst at the Nuffield Trust, Sally ...

We can do it

We can do it
By Lee Peart 24 November 2025

A two-day simulation at the NHS Providers Annual Conference and Exhibition 2025 proved neighbourhood health can be delivered

Soft drink levy extended to protect children and improve health

By Liz Wells 25 November 2025

The government has announced an extension of the soft drinks industry levy to more high-sugar drinks, including milk-based drinks.

Complex care needs drive up social care costs for young people by almost a third

Complex care needs drive up social care costs for young people by almost a third

By Lee Peart 25 November 2025

The growing complexity of care and support needs have increased social care costs by almost a third in 2025, according to a new survey.

North East London ICB appoints new chief executive

By Liz Wells 25 November 2025

NHS North East London ICB has appointed Dr Nnenna Osuji as its new chief executive.

World-first platform determines whether AI algorithms are fit for NHS use

By Liz Wells 25 November 2025

Researchers from across London have developed the first real-world head-to-head testing platform to determine whether commercial AI algorithms are fit for NHS use to detect disease in a fair, equit...

Imperial College invests £47.4m in decarbonisation programme

By Lee Peart 25 November 2025

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in north west London is investing £47.4m over the next two years in overhauling its hospitals’ energy systems and reducing estate risks.

Helipad opens at specialist emergency hospital

By Lee Peart 25 November 2025

A helipad has opened the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital in Cramlington.

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Social Worker - Children's Assessment and Safeguarding

Salary from ASYE level £36,363 up to £46,142

North East LincolnshireSalary from ASYE level £36,363 up to £46,142

RECRUITER: North East Lincolnshire Council

Senior Youth Worker x 2

£28,142-£31,022

Sandwell, West Midlands£28,142-£31,022

RECRUITER: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

RECRUITER: Southampton City Council

frederica-diamanta

Social Worker - Children's Assessment and Safeguarding

Salary from ASYE level £36,363 up to £46,142

North East LincolnshireSalary from ASYE level £36,363 up to £46,142

RECRUITER: North East Lincolnshire Council

Senior Youth Worker x 2

£28,142-£31,022

Sandwell, West Midlands£28,142-£31,022

RECRUITER: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

RECRUITER: Southampton City Council

Lee Peart

IFS finds depression rise among poorer women in 50s and 60s

'Over one in five women (21%) in their late 50s and early 60s have depressive symptoms, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). '

19 November 2025
Completing the loop

Completing the loop

'West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals and digital health firm QuestPrehab are trialling digital prehabilitation to support patients before and after surgery.'

24 November 2025

We can do it

By Lee Peart 24 November 2025

A two-day simulation at the NHS Providers Annual Conference and Exhibition 2025 proved neighbourhood health can be delivered

Pride in Place: Can the NHS play a part?

24 November 2025

Pride in Place is a chance for the NHS to move beyond the hospital walls and become a true partner in community renewal, writes Professor Lisa McNally is director of public health for Worcestershir...

Neighbourhood health simulation to run during NHS Providers conference

By Lee Peart 05 November 2025

A national neighbourhood health service simulation will run during the NHS Providers Conference in Manchester on 11-12 November.

Spotlight shone on integrated working

By Lee Peart 04 November 2025

Advisory body on the integrated working agenda, Skills for Care, is highlighting the importance of integrated working across health and care services in November and December.