Casey Commission report shows 'no one' in charge of social care

Casey Commission report shows 'no one' in charge of social care

By Lee Peart 11 November 2026

Baroness Casey will today say a report requested by her commission shows successive Governments have been ‘asleep at the wheel’ on social care.

Palantir lobbied minister over extending software contract to GPs

By Lee Peart 10 November 2026

Palantir has lobbied a former UK health minister over extending its £330m Federated Data Platform (FDP) contract to GP services, WhatsApp messages have revealed.

England should move towards universal social care system, The King's Fund says

By Lee Peart 10 November 2026

England should move towards a universal social care system similar to most other compatible countries, according to The King’s Fund.

Fraudster simultaneously held five public sector roles

By Lee Peart 10 November 2026

Kashim Chowdhury has been found guilty of holding five full-time jobs paying a full-time salary and being contracted to 183 hours of work per week.

MPs welcome NAO investigation of UK-US pharma deal

By Lee Peart 04 November 2026

The Health and Social Committee has welcomed news the National Audit Office (NAO) will examine the long-term financial implications on the NHS of the UK-US pharmaceuticals deal.

Palantir to be asked to clear FDP benefit claims with the NHS

By Lee Peart 04 November 2026

NHSE chief executive Sir Jim Mackey has said Palantir will be asked to share any claims regarding the benefits of the Federated Data Platform (FDP) with the NHS in the future.

ICB cuts must deliver savings and protect skills, NAO warns

By Lee Peart 04 November 2026

DHSC and NHSE must ensure swingeing ICB cuts deliver lasting savings and protect workforce skills and capacity, the NAO has warned.

Mackey says NHS years away from meeting A&E waiting time target

By Lee Peart 03 November 2026

Chief executive Sir Jim Mackey has admitted the NHS remains years away from meeting its target of at least 95% of patients being admitted, transferred, or discharged within 4 hours of arrival in A&...

MPs urge Burnham to make tackling obesity 'clear, personal mission'

By Lee Peart 02 November 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been urged to make tackling obesity his personal mission in a new report by MPs.

Trial aims to safely cut breast cancer radiotherapy treatment time

By Lee Peart 02 November 2026

Thirty-nine hospitals have joined a trial to test whether breast cancer radiotherapy can be safely cut from three weeks to 5 days.

Healthcare leaders welcome u-turn on Healthwatch abolition

By Lee Peart 02 November 2026

Healthcare leaders have welcomed last week’s announcement that Healthwatch abolition has been dropped from the Health Bill.

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director – Children's Social Care

From £106,618 to £113,740 (Grade O)

Newbury - Council Offices, Market StreetFrom £106,618 to £113,740 (Grade O)

RECRUITER: West Berkshire Council

Shift Supervisor – Children’s Home

Grade 6, £26,825 to £28,142 per annum + Standby allowance

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RECRUITER: Isle of Wight Council

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£48,072 - £54,994 per annum

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RECRUITER: Cheshire East Council

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