Prostate cancer home testing kit could save NHS £500m a year

By Lee Peart 14 October 2024

A new spit test for prostate cancer could save the NHS £500m a year.

NHS organisations awarded £30m to buy research equipment

By Liz Wells 11 October 2024

Thirty-six NHS organisations in England have been awarded a total of £30m from NIHR to pay for new medical equipment and technology.

Chancellor urged to boost public health grant by £1.4bn

By Lee Peart 08 October 2024

Directors of public health have written to the Government urging it to boost the public health grant by £1.4bn.

UK Research and Innovation unveils £118m fund to boost cancer detection

By Liz Wells 07 October 2024

A raft of new UK-created therapies for cancer are to be trialled in the UK, offering faster diagnoses and better treatments, deploying innovative technologies and approaches, thanks new funding.

NHS rolls out free eyesight, hearing and dental checks at residential special schools

By Liz Wells 05 October 2024

Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in residential special schools and colleges across England are to be offered free NHS eyesight, hearing and dental checks.

UK government unveils 111 breast cancer diagnosis trial

By Liz Wells 04 October 2024

A trial to let women with breast cancer symptoms book appointments directly with diagnostic clinics without going to see their GP is to start in Somerset in November.

Newborns tested for over 200 genetic conditions as study begins in NHS hospitals

By Liz Wells 03 October 2024

Hundreds of babies have begun to be tested for more than 200 rare genetic conditions as part of a world-leading study in NHS hospitals, which aims to screen up to 100,000 newborns in England.

UK Councils invited to join and shape new initiative to improve access to green space for millions

By Liz Wells 03 October 2024

A new initiative will enable at least 100 towns and cities across the UK to become better places to live and work, by putting nature and green spaces at the heart of their plans and priorities.

Economic case for investment in women's health presented

By Lee Peart 02 October 2024

An additional £1 invested in obstetrics and gynaecology services per woman could generate an estimated £319m return to the economy, a report has found.

Think-tank sets out seven priorities for tackling health inequalities

By Lee Peart 30 September 2024

A new report from The King’s Fund has set out seven priorities for the NHS in tackling health inequalities.

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Occupational Therapist (CDC)

Grade 8 - Grade 9

Doncaster, South YorkshireGrade 8 - Grade 9

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Youth Officer x 2 (CDC)

Doncaster, South YorkshireYouth Officer x 2 (CDC)

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frederica-diamanta

Occupational Therapist (CDC)

Grade 8 - Grade 9

Doncaster, South YorkshireGrade 8 - Grade 9

RECRUITER: City Of Doncaster Council

Youth Officer x 2 (CDC)

Youth Officer x 2 (CDC)

Doncaster, South YorkshireYouth Officer x 2 (CDC)

RECRUITER: City Of Doncaster Council

Service Director, Community Social Work and Therapy

up to £106k

Nottinghamshireup to £106k

RECRUITER: Nottinghamshire County Council