GMC reports mixed progress on equality targets as deadlines approach

GMC reports mixed progress on equality targets as deadlines approach
By Paul Day 28 October 2026

The General Medical Council (GMC) has today (28 October) published its fifth annual equality, diversity and inclusion progress report, revealing significant strides in reducing disproportionate employer referrals but widening gaps in early medical training.

Burnham's first 100 days: what do they mean for health and social care?

Burnham's first 100 days: what do they mean for health and social care?
By Lee Peart 27 October 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first 100 days have produced mixed results for health and social care.

THE BIG INTERVIEW: Making a difference that lasts

THE BIG INTERVIEW: Making a difference that lasts
By Lee Peart 26 October 2026

Acting chief nurse, Julie Kirby, shares how Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust’s Quality Improvement Plan is designed to improve car...

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ICB refutes report it plans to cut beds by 9%

ICB refutes report it plans to cut beds by 9%

By Lee Peart 27 October 2026

NHS West and North London (WNL) ICB has said it has no plans to reduce its hospital beds by 9% over the next 10 years.

Fraudster jailed for stealing and selling stock back to NHS

By Lee Peart 27 October 2026

A fraudster who stole hospital stock and then sold it back to the NHS has been jailed for eight years.

Matthew Winn appointed interim NHS England regional director

By Lee Peart 27 October 2026

Chief executive of East of England Community Health and Care Trust, Matthew Winn, has been appointed interim NHS England South East regional director.

Hospital secures £8m to make tower block fire safe

By Lee Peart 27 October 2026

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust has received a further £8m in Government funding to make Torbay Hospital’s Tower Block fire safe.

Ambulance control rooms handle record call numbers

By Lee Peart 27 October 2026

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) emergency call handlers answered a record breaking 1.5m calls in 20225/26.

Imperial College Healthcare completes CDC expansion

By Lee Peart 27 October 2026

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has completed the expansion of Wembley community diagnostic centre (CDC) offering an extra 26,000 MRI scans each year.   

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frederica-diamanta

Principal Surveyor

Grade 14 £51,928 - £56,293

DurhamGrade 14 £51,928 - £56,293

RECRUITER: Durham County Council

Team Manager

£54,143 - £56,293 per annum

Gloucestershire£54,143 - £56,293 per annum

RECRUITER: Gloucestershire County Council

Deputy Manager

£48,738 up to £53,051

Scarborough, North Yorkshire£48,738 up to £53,051

RECRUITER: North Yorkshire Council

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Burnham's first 100 days: what do they mean for health and social care?

'Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first 100 days have produced mixed results for health and social care. '

27 October 2026
THE BIG INTERVIEW: Making a difference that lasts

THE BIG INTERVIEW: Making a difference that lasts

'Acting chief nurse, Julie Kirby, shares how Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust’s Quality Improvement Plan is designed to improve care, strengthen safety and deliver better patient outcomes. '

26 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.