Over one in five waiting longer than six weeks for a diagnostic test

Over one in five waiting longer than six weeks for a diagnostic test

By Lee Peart 08 June 2026

Over one in five patients (21.2%) are waiting over six weeks for a diagnostic test – more than 20 times the NHS 1% operational standard – analysis reveals.

Wes' end of term report

By Lee Peart 05 June 2026

Matthew Taylor looks back on Wes Streeting’s time at the helm of the Department of Health and Social Care.

MPs urge Government to end continence pad 'rationing'

By Lee Peart 04 June 2026

MPs have called on the Government to end continence pad ‘rationing’ after Freedom of Information (FOI) data revealed more than half of NHS trusts impose limits on the number of continence pads pati...

MPs urge Government to cancel Palantir's NHS contract

By Lee Peart 03 June 2026

MPs have called on the Government to cancel the NHS contract of US software company Palantir.

MPs to begin debating NHS Modernisation Bill

By Lee Peart 01 June 2026

MPs will begin debating the NHS Modernisation Bill in Parliament today following its publication last month.

BREAKING NEWS: NHS England announces first advanced foundation trusts

By Lee Peart 27 May 2026

The first six trusts to gain advanced foundation trust (AFT) status have been revealed by NHS England.

Tackling 'medical misogyny' must be backed with adequate funding, MPs warn

By Lee Peart 27 May 2026

The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) has warned tackling ‘medical misogyny’ must be backed with adequate funding.

Labour MP appointed first maternity adviser

By Lee Peart 20 May 2026

Labour MP Michelle Welsh has been appointed as the Government’s first maternity adviser.

BREAKING NEWS: James Murray appointed health secretary

By Lee Peart 15 May 2026

James Murray has been appointed as Wes Streeting’s replacement as health and social care secretary.

BREAKING NEWS: Government publishes Health Bill

By Lee Peart 14 May 2026

Health reform legislation including abolition of NHS England has been published by the Government.

BREAKING NEWS: Healthcare reacts to Wes Streeting resignation

By Lee Peart 14 May 2026

Healthcare leaders have given a mixed verdict on Wes Streeting’s tenure as health and social care secretary following his resignation.

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frederica-diamanta

Team Manager - Child Exploitation and Missing Team

Grade 13 SCP 44 £57,770

Wakefield, West YorkshireGrade 13 SCP 44 £57,770

RECRUITER: Wakefield Council

Executive Director of Children’s Services (DCS)

£149,000 – £175,000

Stockport, Greater Manchester£149,000 – £175,000

RECRUITER: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

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