ONS
Government accused of inaction following 'sickening' A&E findings

Government accused of inaction following 'sickening' A&E findings

By Lee Peart 20 January 2025

The Government has been accused of a ‘shocking lack of action’ after research revealed the risk of dying within 30 days of leaving A&E in England more than doubled for people who waited 12 hours co...

A&E
Patient discharge and flow innovations follow record admissions week

Patient discharge and flow innovations follow record admissions week

By Lee Peart 20 January 2025

Innovations in patient discharge and flow have been introduced in the North East and Yorkshire as figures revealed a record number of hospital beds occupied.

A&E
Trust cuts A&E frequent user attendances by 58%

Trust cuts A&E frequent user attendances by 58%

By Lee Peart 20 December 2024

A new service has resulted in a 58% drop in frequent user attendances of A&E.

CQC

Trust says 'significant improvements under way' following critical CQC report

By Lee Peart 20 December 2024

Barts Health NHS Trust has said it is making ‘significant improvements’ after urgent and emergency services at Whipps Cross University Hospital were rated requires improvement by the CQC.

A&E

Dropped A&E target an 'insult to patients', say Lib Dems

By Lee Peart 09 December 2024

The Government has come under fire after dropping a pledge to meet the four-hour A&E waiting times target by the end of this Parliament.

Lib Dems call for £1.5bn ring-fenced winter crisis fund for NHS

By Lee Peart 22 October 2024

The Liberal Democrats have called for a £1.5bn, four-year winter crises fund for the NHS after revealing a 20% rise in 12-hour A&E waits this year.

A&E

Trust stands down critical incident after 'significant pressures'

By Lee Peart 11 October 2024

A critical incident has been stood down by University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust after it reported ‘significant pressures’ at its emergency and clinical decisions units.

A&E

Trust denies claims it is closing A&E 'through stealth'

By Lee Peart 09 October 2024

A hospital trust has denied claims by campaigners it is closing an A&E department ‘through stealth’.

One in four Brits put off calling an ambulance due to long waits

By Lee Peart 02 October 2024

One in four Brits have avoided calling an ambulance because they feared it would take too long to arrive, according to new figures.

Darzi investigation finds NHS in 'critical condition'

By Lee Peart 12 September 2024

A Government commissioned investigation by Lord Darzi has found the NHS is in a ‘critical condition’.

A&E

A&Es experience busiest summer ever

By Lee Peart 12 September 2024

NHS A&Es have had their busiest summer ever in England with staff managing 6.8m attendances in three months, up almost by almost a quarter of a million on last year.

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frederica-diamanta

Mental Health Social Worker (without AMHP status)

Band G, SCP 32 - 37 (£41,511 - £46,731) per annum

Sandwell, West MidlandsBand G, SCP 32 - 37 (£41,511 - £46,731) per annum

RECRUITER: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Head of Commissioning, Reform & Assurance

£102,638

South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear£102,638

RECRUITER: South Tyneside Council

Head of Adult Social Care

£102,638

South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear£102,638

RECRUITER: South Tyneside Council