'Inconsistent' and 'variable': mixed review for SEND services
By Lee Peart 03 March 2026
SEND services in Sunderland have been described as ‘inconsistent’ and ‘variable’ by regulators.
Brighton hospital opens multi-million pound acute medical unit
By Lee Peart 02 March 2026
A new acute medical unit supported by a £50m investment from NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board has opened at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH).
Eating disorder spending cuts revealed
By Lee Peart 27 February 2026
Millions of pounds in spending cuts for eating disorder services are planned in England, analysis has revealed.
Councils and ICB strengthen health and social care partnership
By Lee Peart 27 February 2026
A formal agreement to provide joined-up health and social care services in Lancashire and South Cumbria has been announced.
Scottish IJBs at 'critical point', commission finds
By Lee Peart 26 February 2026
Integration Joint Boards (IJBs) have reached a critical point in Scotland with a significant risk they will become financially unsustainable within the next 12 to 24 months, according to the Accoun...
Programme lead sees neighbourhood health work in action
By Lee Peart 25 February 2026
National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme lead Dr Minal Bakhai has visited Kendal Leisure Centre to learn about the neighbourhood health work taking place across Morecambe Bay and Sout...
Lengthy waits for SEND services highlighted by Ofsted
By Lee Peart 23 February 2026
Lengthy waits for SEND services have been highlighted in Ofsted reports for Local Area Partnerships in Blackburn with Darwen and Walsall.
Government unveils £4bn SEND package
By William Eichler 23 February 2026
The Government has announced a £4bn investment to expand specialist support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
U-turn on autism and ADHD referrals pause
By Lee Peart 19 February 2026
Healthcare leaders confirmed the removal of a pause on autism and ADHD referrals.
Health and social care integration plans receive £7.1m boost
By Lee Peart 18 February 2026
Plans for health and social care integration in Powys, mid-Wales have received a £7.1m funding boost.
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