Welsh Parliament puts health at the heart of decision-making

Welsh Parliament puts health at the heart of decision-making

By Liz Wells 19 November 2025

Public bodies in Wales will be legally bound to consider the long-term health implications of their decisions under new regulations.

Red tape cut to get new treatments and technologies to patients faster

By Lee Peart 19 November 2025

NHS intellectual property guidance has been updated for the first time in 23 years in a bid to get new treatments and technologies to patients faster.

UKHSA issues Cold-Health Alert for northern England

By Lee Peart 18 November 2025

A Cold-Health Alert (CHA) has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for the Yorkshire & Humber, North West and North East regions of England.

CQC downgrades leadership at community healthcare services provider

By Lee Peart 17 November 2025

Leadership at community healthcare services provider Sirona care & health has been downgraded from good to requires improvement following an inspection by the CQC.

Mental health trust fined over £500k over patient death

By Lee Peart 17 November 2025

North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) has been fined more than £500,000 following the death of 22-year-old Alice Figueiredo at Goodmayes Hospital on 7 July 2015.

Committee 'deeply concerned' over delay to maternity investigation

By Lee Peart 14 November 2025

The Health Committee has expressed deep concerns over reports the independent maternity and neonatal investigation led by Baroness Amos will not publish interim findings this year as previously exp...

Top NHS trusts given new powers to improve care

By Liz Wells 13 November 2025

High-performing NHS trusts are to be given more independence to deliver faster, better and more personalised care.

Tough new laws to strengthen defences against cyber attacks on NHS

By Liz Wells 12 November 2025

Proposed new laws will strengthen cyber defences for essential public services, including the NHS.

Care workers charged following mental health unit investigation

By Lee Peart 10 November 2025

Two care workers have been charged following an investigation into The Edenfield Centre in Prestwich, Greater Manchester.

Trust 'bringing in new ways of working' following inadequate rating

By Lee Peart 06 November 2025

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has said it is ‘bringing in new ways of working’ after its leadership was rated inadequate by the CQC.

Call for unannounced CQC investigations following maternity care allegations

By Lee Peart 06 November 2025

The Government has been called on to allow unannounced CQC investigations after a New Statesman and Channel 4 News investigation into maternity services at Oxford University NHS Hospitals Foundatio...

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frederica-diamanta

Director, Children’s Services

£147,524 per annum

Cardiff (Caerdydd)£147,524 per annum

RECRUITER: Cardiff Council

Head of Service - Assessment & Intervention

£62,474 - £73,056 plus a Market Rate Supplement

Kirklees, West Yorkshire£62,474 - £73,056 plus a Market Rate Supplement

RECRUITER: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Service Director - Education and SEND

£103,212 to £110,106 per annum (Grade O)

Newbury - Council Offices, Market Street£103,212 to £110,106 per annum (Grade O)

RECRUITER: West Berkshire Council