Council raises concerns over plans to move children's A&E

Council raises concerns over plans to move children's A&E

By Lee Peart 22 April 2026

West Lancashire Borough Council has vowed to challenge a decision to move the children’s Accident and Emergency department at Ormskirk Hospital to Southport Hospital.

Dash review finds 50% variation in ICB mental health spend

By Lee Peart 20 April 2026

A mental health review led by NHS England chair Dr Penny Dash has found significant level of variation in spending by ICBs on mental health.

Improvement notice lifted on Oxfordshire's SEND services

By Lee Peart 20 April 2026

An improvement notice for SEND services in Oxfordshire issued following an inspection by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission in 2023 has been lifted.

North London measles cases rising outside Enfield

By Lee Peart 09 April 2026

Measles cases are showing ‘signs of stabilisation’ in north London but rising outside Enfield, according to the latest statistics.

Former GP appointed North Cumbria ICB chair

By Lee Peart 08 April 2026

Dr Stephen Singleton has been appointed chair of North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC).

Health devolution: opportunity or distraction?

By Lee Peart 07 April 2026

Katherine Merrifield, assistant director at The Health Foundation, says the creation of mayoral health commissioners is a significant step but must be enabled by a genuinely joined-up approach, whe...

Trust launches delivery of integrated mental health services

By Lee Peart 07 April 2026

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has begun delivery of an integrated mental health services contract.

Sir Jim Mackey outlines three-year plan for commissioners and providers

By Lee Peart 07 April 2026

NHS England chief executive Sir Jim Mackey has outlined plans and priorities for the next three years.

Left-shift views – A suggestion on bed blocking

02 April 2026

Our correspondent Melissa Harvard looks outside the box to provide a radical solution for healthcare

Largest ICB in England established in London

By Lee Peart 01 April 2026

The largest ICB in England responsible for a £12bn NHS annual investment has been established in London.

Long term NHS waits cut by 20% for people with musculoskeletal issues

By Lee Peart 30 March 2026

Long term NHS waits for people with musculoskeletal issues (MSK) have been cut by 20% in 17 targeted areas, according to the Government.

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Childrens Social Worker - WMF2880e

£42,839 - £44,075

Barrow in Furness, Cumbria £42,839 - £44,075

RECRUITER: Westmorland and Furness Council

Team Co-ordinator

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Hybrid working – allocated to offices in Coventry or York £30,253 - £36,117 per annum

RECRUITER: Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman

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