Why have progressive policies not closed the health gap in Scotland?

Why have progressive policies not closed the health gap in Scotland?
By Lee Peart 13 October 2026

A new UCL Institute of Health Equity report looks at why progressive policies have not closed the health gap in Scotland.

Government pledges mental health support regardless of diagnosis

Government pledges mental health support regardless of diagnosis
By Emily Whitehouse 09 October 2026

The DHSC has announced people will no longer have to wait for a formal diagnosis to get mental health support.

UK invests £33.2m in vaccines to tackle future epidemic threats

UK invests £33.2m in vaccines to tackle future epidemic threats
By Paul Day 09 October 2026

The UK government will invest £33.2 million in vaccine research aimed at protecting the public against future epidemics and pandemic threats, including some of the world’s most dangerous infectious diseases.

Dementia to be one of first priorities of Health Data Research Service

By Lee Peart 12 October 2026

Dementia will be one of the first priorities for the new Health Data Research Service (HDRS), a flagship commitment of the Government’s 10-Year Health Plan and Life Sciences Sector Plan, Prime Mini...

GPs facing tsunami of AI generated patient complaints

By Lee Peart 12 October 2026

GP practice staff are struggling to cope with a surge in AI generated complaints from patients.

Council and ICB agree frequent A&E attendee support funding

By Lee Peart 12 October 2026

Cambridgeshire County Council and NHS Central East ICB have agreed more than in £600,000 in funding for a programme to support frequent A&E attendees.

NHS rolls out smartwatch and mobile prescription alerts

By Lee Peart 12 October 2026

An ‘Amazon-style’ prescription tracking feature on the NHS App is now available on smartwatches and mobiles.

Community health services merge in Kent and Medway

By Lee Peart 12 October 2026

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust and community interest company, Medway Community Healthcare, have officially merged.

Government urged to retain five-year settlement period for healthcare workers

By Lee Peart 13 October 2026

NHS Employers and unions have urged the Government to retain the five-year settlement period for healthcare support workers and other NHS staff already living and working in the UK.

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RECRUITER: East Surrey

DoLS Coordinator

Grade 6, £26,825 to £28,142 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £15,950 to £16,733.08)

Newport, Isle of WightGrade 6, £26,825 to £28,142 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £15,950 to £16,733.08)

RECRUITER: Isle of Wight Council

Head of Service – Social Care

£60k pa plus International Supplement

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (SH)£60k pa plus International Supplement

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Lee Peart

Why have progressive policies not closed the health gap in Scotland?

'A new UCL Institute of Health Equity report looks at why progressive policies have not closed the health gap in Scotland. '

13 October 2026
EXCLUSIVE: 'They need politicians to advocate for them': former minister on the Babies Bill

EXCLUSIVE: 'They need politicians to advocate for them': former minister on the Babies Bill

'Former minister of state for health and social care, Will Quince, speaks to us about the Babies Bill and why the first 1,001 days of a child's life should be protected in law. '

05 October 2026

BREAKING NEWS: Dr Birju Bartoli and James Benson join NHS England leadership

By Lee Peart 08 October 2026

Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust chief executive Dr Birju Bartoli and Central London Community Healthcare Trust chief executive James Benson have been appointed to NHS England’s leadership t...

NHSE leaders see neighbourhood health in action

By Lee Peart 18 June 2026

NHSE leaders have seen how neighbourhood health is being delivered across the North East and Yorkshire.

THE BIG INTERVIEW: Progress, but much more to do

By Lee Peart 05 June 2026

Greg Fell, president of the Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) and director of public health in Sheffield discusses how neighbourhood health can be effectively delivered within the co...

THE BIG INTERVIEW: Full in-tray

By Lee Peart 12 May 2026

Newly elected ADASS president Phil Holmes shares his views on neighbourhood health, ICB restructuring, joined up commissioning, the Casey Commission and the National Care Service.