MPs urge Burnham to make tackling obesity 'clear, personal mission'

MPs urge Burnham to make tackling obesity 'clear, personal mission'

By Lee Peart 02 November 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been urged to make tackling obesity his personal mission in a new report by MPs.

UKHSA reveals 'true national burden of chickenpox'

By Lee Peart 02 November 2026

Data from the UKHSA has revealed over 3,000 infants with chickenpox were hospitalised last year.

Trial aims to safely cut breast cancer radiotherapy treatment time

By Lee Peart 02 November 2026

Thirty-nine hospitals have joined a trial to test whether breast cancer radiotherapy can be safely cut from three weeks to 5 days.

NHS braced for admissions spike ahead of Bonfire Night

By Lee Peart 02 November 2026

NHS hospitals are bracing for a spike in admissions ahead of Bonfire Night on 5 November after admissions jumped 42% last November, with some children suffering life-changing injuries.

Homes converted from offices linked to depression and higher GP use

By Emily Whitehouse 29 October 2026

The study shows more people living in these homes are more likely to suffer from depression.

MPs urge Government to boost weight loss drugs access

By Lee Peart 26 October 2026

MPs have urged the Government to boost access to weight loss drugs to end a two-tier system determined by ability to pay.

New hope for personalised prostate cancer treatment

By Paul Day 23 October 2026

A genomic test could help identify which men with prostate cancer need additional hormone treatment and who could avoid its side effects.

NHS hits dementia diagnosis target for first time in six years

By Lee Peart 22 October 2026

The NHS has met its target of diagnosing more than two-thirds of people with dementia for the first time since March 2020.

Migrants pay 60% more into NHS than estimated cost of their care

By Emily Whitehouse 20 October 2026

The NHS received £2.3bn from migrants paying a health surcharge in 2025/26, despite a fall in immigration.

Devolution a chance to end postcode lottery for children, says commissioner

By Lee Peart 19 October 2026

Devolution is a chance to end the postcode lottery in inequality and fairness for children, according to the Children’s Commissioner.

Nineteen-year healthy life gap revealed in Wales

By Lee Peart 15 October 2026

A 19-year healthy gap for women in the most and least deprived areas of Wales has been revealed in a new report.

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Team Manager

Grade 13, £51,237 to £54,947 per annum + MS up to £10,453

Newport, Isle of WightGrade 13, £51,237 to £54,947 per annum + MS up to £10,453

RECRUITER: Isle of Wight Council

Director of Adult Social Care Commissioning

£130,000 per annum

Tower Hamlets, London (Greater)£130,000 per annum

RECRUITER: Tower Hamlets London Borough Council

Director of Adult Social Care

£145,000 per annum

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RECRUITER: Tower Hamlets London Borough Council

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