NHS providers and partners working to manage strike disruption

NHS providers and partners working to manage strike disruption

By Liz Wells 11 November 2025

NHS providers and partners have been working together to implement robust plans ahead of new strike action by resident doctors in England as part of their long-running pay dispute with the Government.

BREAKING NEWS: ICBs appoints new cluster chairs

By Liz Wells 01 September 2025

ICBs have today (1 September) been unveiling their new cluster chairs.

Brokering local change

01 September 2025

Matthew Taylor, chief executive of NHS Confederation, says developing neighbourhood working is crucial to NHS survival

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Cuts to ICBs 'could put patient safety at risk', warns RCN

By Liz Wells 22 August 2025

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is warning that cuts to ICBs could put patient safety at risk and undermine the government’s 10-Year Health Plan and is calling for every ICB to retain a chief nu...

NHS England sets out national standards to improve neurology care for adults

By Liz Wells 15 August 2025

NHS England has published a landmark “Specialised Neurology Services Service Specification” for adult care, which for the first time sets out minimum service requirements for specialised neurology ...

NHS leaders face both 'carrot and stick' in new performance drive

By Liz Wells 15 May 2025

NHS leaders will face new performance-based pay system with bonuses for improved patient care and penalties for failing trust executives.

ICB applies for planning permission for integrated health centre

By Lee Peart 17 April 2025

Planning permission has been requested for the development of an integrated health and care centre (IHCC) in Boston, Lincolnshire.

NICE aims to transform rehabilitation for millions with long-term neurological conditions

By Liz Wells 09 April 2025

NICE has published draft guideline that aims to address 'inconsistent access to vital rehabilitation services' faced by millions of people living with long-term neurological conditions across England.

Overhaul of funding models needed to drive telecare take-up, report finds

By Liz Wells 08 April 2025

UK policymakers must learn from international approaches to move from crisis-driven to proactive and preventative care models, according to a new report.

Editor's comment - Mapping the way ahead

By Lee Peart 07 April 2025

Last week’s letter from Sir Jim Mackey to health leaders setting out guidance for ICB and NHS trust cost-cutting measures will have been welcomed by anxious leaders desperately short of direction o...

Turning ICBs into 'pioneers of reform'

07 April 2025

ICBs must be adequately resourced to deliver on strategic commissioning, writes Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation

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EHC Coordinator – SEN, Education Directorate

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RECRUITER: London Borough of Bromley

Service Director Children, Young People and Families

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Social Care Team Manager

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frederica-diamanta

EHC Coordinator – SEN, Education Directorate

 BR10-11 (£38,633 – £40,770)

 The Civic Centre, Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road, BR1 1AS  BR10-11 (£38,633 – £40,770)

RECRUITER: London Borough of Bromley

Service Director Children, Young People and Families

up to £122k

Plymouth, Devonup to £122k

RECRUITER: Plymouth City Council

Social Care Team Manager

Band I, SCP 44 - 47 (£55,609 - £59,027) per annum

Sandwell, West MidlandsBand I, SCP 44 - 47 (£55,609 - £59,027) per annum

RECRUITER: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council