Devolution a chance to end postcode lottery for children, says commissioner

Devolution a chance to end postcode lottery for children, says commissioner
By Lee Peart 19 October 2026

Devolution is a chance to end the postcode lottery in inequality and fairness for children, according to the Children’s Commissioner.

THE BIG INTERVIEW: Work smarter, not harder

THE BIG INTERVIEW: Work smarter, not harder
By Lee Peart 19 October 2026

Dr Nadine Hachach-Haram, chief executive and founder of intelligent operating room system, Proximie, shares her mission to help the NHS ‘...

Air quality linked to more than 200,000 children's hospital visits

Air quality linked to more than 200,000 children's hospital visits
By Paul Day 16 October 2026

More than 200,000 children attended A&E or were admitted to hospital with breathing difficulties in 11 major English cities in 2025, according to figures obtained by campaign group Mums for Lungs.

Staff sacked and investigation launched into further data breaches

By Lee Peart 19 October 2026

Fifteen staff have been sacked at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) in an investigation over inappropriate access of medical records of the victims of Valdo Calocane.

NHS Alliance warns small maternity units may have to close

By Lee Peart 19 October 2026

The NHS Alliance has warned some small maternity units may have to close as part of the reorganisation of services.

Government invests £140m in urgent care schemes to ease winter pressures

By Lee Peart 19 October 2026

The Government is investing £140m in 14 urgent care schemes to ease winter pressures on the NHS.

BREAKING NEWS: UNISON slams 'derisory' 2.4% NHS staff pay proposal

By Lee Peart 19 October 2026

The Government’s proposal to the NHS Pay Review Body for a 2.4% rise for NHS staff has been dismissed as ‘derisory’ by UNISON.

Devolution a chance to end postcode lottery for children, says commissioner

By Lee Peart 19 October 2026

Devolution is a chance to end the postcode lottery in inequality and fairness for children, according to the Children’s Commissioner.

NHS estates maintenance backlog rises to £17.3bn

By Lee Peart 15 October 2026

The NHS estates maintenance backlog has increased to £17.3bn, NHS England figures have revealed.

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director Children and Education (DCS)

£161,239 - £177,363 plus benefits (with flexibility for an exceptional appointment, up to £190,000)

West Surrey£161,239 - £177,363 plus benefits (with flexibility for an exceptional appointment, up to £190,000)

RECRUITER: West Surrey Council

Senior Commissioning Manager

£55,717 - £59,753 per annum

Gloucester, Gloucestershire £55,717 - £59,753 per annum

RECRUITER: Gloucestershire County Council

RECRUITER: Devon County Council

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Nineteen-year healthy life gap revealed in Wales

'A 19-year healthy gap for women in the most and least deprived areas of Wales has been revealed in a new report. '

15 October 2026
THE BIG INTERVIEW: Work smarter, not harder

THE BIG INTERVIEW: Work smarter, not harder

'Dr Nadine Hachach-Haram, chief executive and founder of intelligent operating room system, Proximie, shares her mission to help the NHS ‘work smarter, not harder’. '

19 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.