Value-based procurement

Value-based procurement

09 November 2026

Nick Lansman, founder and chief executive, Health Tech Alliance, says Value-based procurement is the right policy, now it needs to work in practice

ICBs roll out ear and hearing health pathway

By Lee Peart 09 November 2026

An NHS ear and hearing health pathway, supported by TympaHealth’s all in one ear and hearing health solution, has rolled out across 10 ICBs.

BREAKING NEWS: Pay rise withheld from underperforming trust bosses

By Lee Peart 05 November 2026

Very senior managers (VSMs) at underperforming trusts will be excluded from the 2026/27 pay rise, NHSE has announced.

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.

ICBs to receive £34m to expand domestic abuse services

By Lee Peart 26 October 2026

Twelve ICBs will receive a total of up to £34.4m over three years to commission or expand local specialist services and strengthen referral pathways between general practices and domestic abuse and...

ICBs urged to pause mandatory minimum cataract surgery waits

By Lee Peart 21 October 2026

ICBs have been urged to pause the introduction or expansion of mandatory minimum waits for cataract surgery until their clinical, economic and equality impacts have been fully assessed.

EXCLUSIVE: The NHS operating model will be judged on delivery, not structures

07 October 2026

Sir Ciarán Devane, chief executive of The NHS Alliance, voices his members' frustrations around the lack of clarity on the NHS operating model and what Government needs to consider.

ICBs introduce up to two-year minimum waits for ADHD and autism assessments

By Lee Peart 29 September 2026

ICBs have introduced minimum waits of up to two years for ADHD and autism assessments, an investigation has revealed.

Editor's comment - Light at the end of the tunnel?

By Lee Peart 26 January 2026

The last 12 months have been particularly tough for NHS providers and ICBs faced with eye-watering demands to cut costs and hit ambitious targets while weathering strike action and record flu levels.

Driving innovation through collaboration

08 December 2025

ICBs need to find smarter, more efficient ways to deliver care using data, technology, and partnerships to ensure services are effective and sustainable for the future, writes Simon Trickett, chief...

EXCLUSIVE: ICB restructuring having 'big impact' on local areas

By Lee Peart 28 November 2025

Significant disruption to the delivery of local services is being caused by ICB restructuring, according to ADASS president Jess McGregor.

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

Newport, Isle of WightGrade 6, £26,825 to £28,142 per annum + Standby allowance

RECRUITER: Isle of Wight Council

Multi-Systemic Therapy Team Supervisor

£48,072 - £54,994 per annum

Crewe, Cheshire£48,072 - £54,994 per annum

RECRUITER: Cheshire East Council

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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

Newport, Isle of WightGrade 6, £26,825 to £28,142 per annum + Standby allowance

RECRUITER: Isle of Wight Council

Multi-Systemic Therapy Team Supervisor

£48,072 - £54,994 per annum

Crewe, Cheshire£48,072 - £54,994 per annum

RECRUITER: Cheshire East Council

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