National programme to improve access to HealthTech unveiled
By Liz Wells 12 February 2026
People across England and Wales are set to receive faster, fairer access to innovative HealthTech thanks to the new National HealthTech Access Programme (NHAP).
NHS waiting list lowest in almost three years despite record demand
By Lee Peart 12 February 2026
The NHS waiting list fell to its lowest level in almost three years in December, according to NHSE data.
Universal credit health element cut to come into force
By Lee Peart 10 February 2026
Legislation, including an almost 50% cut in the health element of universal credit, has been laid before Parliament.
Surgery budget cap sees pause in private hospital treatments
By Lee Peart 10 February 2026
An NHS cap on surgery budgets has resulted in a pause of some treatments in private hospitals.
NHSE publishes urgent and emergency care guidance
By Lee Peart 10 February 2026
New guidance on improving urgent and emergency care pathways has been published by NHSE.
'I was never a close friend of Peter Mandelson,' says Streeting
By Lee Peart 10 February 2026
Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has said he was ‘never a close friend of Peter Mandelson’.
Coalition calls for whole pathway cancer care
By Lee Peart 09 February 2026
A coalition of clinicians, patients, charities, employers, insurers and health technology leaders has called for a whole pathway approach to cancer care.
Ambulance handover times improve despite busy January
By Lee Peart 05 February 2026
Ambulance handover times were two minutes faster last month despite it being the busiest January since before Covid.
Patients to get individual support plan under National Cancer Plan
By Lee Peart 05 February 2026
Patients will be given a Personalised Cancer Plan as part of the National Cancer Plan announced by the Government yesterday.
Minister confirms £1bn cost of US pharma deal will be met by DHSC
By Lee Peart 04 February 2026
Science minister Lord Vallance has confirmed the £1bn cost of a US pharma deal will be funded by the DHSC.
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Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health
circa £130,000 p.a.
Tameside, Greater Manchestercirca £130,000 p.a.
Most Read News
- Sir Jim Mackey outlines three-year plan for commissioners and providers
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- Hospital teams working to minimise disruption as strikes begin
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