Government accused of 'insufficient urgency' as 12-hour waits surge

Government accused of 'insufficient urgency' as 12-hour waits surge

By Lee Peart 03 December 2025

The Government has been accused of acting with ‘insufficient urgency’ after figures showed a 90-fold increase in 12-hour hospital waits.

Adviser to reform NHS response to violence against women and girls

By Liz Wells 02 December 2025

Jess Asato, MP for Lowestoft, has been appointed as violence against women and girls (VAWG) adviser to reform NHS response as part of the government's mission to halve VAWG within a decade.

BMA
BREAKING NEWS: Resident doctors announce new strike dates in England 

BREAKING NEWS: Resident doctors announce new strike dates in England 

By Liz Wells 01 December 2025

Resident doctors in England have announced new strike dates over jobs and pay.

Trailblazing scheme to reconnect thousands with HIV treatment

By Liz Wells 01 December 2025

The government has launched a scheme which will see thousands of people benefit from improved HIV testing and treatment under a new action plan.

Cancelled knee replacement operations costing NHS millions

By Lee Peart 01 December 2025

Avoidable knee replacement operation cancellations are costing the NHS millions and increasing waiting times, according to research.

Health minister warns of 'forces of division and darkness'

By Lee Peart 27 November 2025

Health minister Stephen Kinnock has warned there are ‘forces of division and darkness waiting at the gate’ if the Government does not get health and social care reform right.

Waiting list target will be missed unless models of care change, doctors warn

By Lee Peart 25 November 2025

The Government will not reach its 18-week target if current levels of care remain unchanged, according to the Royal College of Physicians (RCP).

GPS

GPs urge Streeting to commit to train, recruit and retain numbers needed to deliver safe care

By Liz Wells 24 November 2025

The Royal College of GPs is warning that decades of chronic underfunding have left GP practices struggling to increase their GPs numbers, even as patient numbers grow and need for GP care and servi...

Chancellor freezes prescription charges

By Liz Wells 21 November 2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that NHS prescription charges will remain frozen next year.

BMA urges Streeting to 'put aside hostile rhetoric' and secure future jobs and pay

By Liz Wells 20 November 2025

The BMA is calling on health secretary Wes Streeting to put aside ‘hostile rhetoric’ and sit down with the union to secure future jobs and pay.

Government unveils England's first Men's Health Strategy

By Liz Wells 19 November 2025

Men and boys across England will benefit from tailored healthcare and support as the government launches its first Men’s Health Strategy.

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Career Grade 10 to 11

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RECRUITER: Wakefield Council

Director of Commissioning & Integration – Adult Social Care

£103,150 - £112,589 (Director Band 1-3)

East Riding of Yorkshire£103,150 - £112,589 (Director Band 1-3)

RECRUITER: East Riding of Yorkshire Council

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frederica-diamanta

Enhanced Senior Social Worker

Career Grade 10 to 11

Wakefield, West YorkshireCareer Grade 10 to 11

RECRUITER: Wakefield Council

Director of Commissioning & Integration – Adult Social Care

£103,150 - £112,589 (Director Band 1-3)

East Riding of Yorkshire£103,150 - £112,589 (Director Band 1-3)

RECRUITER: East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Senior Commissioning Manager - Personalisation and Prevention

£57,770.00, Grade 13

Wakefield, West Yorkshire£57,770.00, Grade 13

RECRUITER: Wakefield Council

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