'Unacceptable issues' lead to removal of 287 hospital patients
By Lee Peart 10 March 2026
‘Unacceptable issues’ have resulted in the decision to find alternative placements for 287 patients at St Andrew’s mental health hospital in Northampton.
Acute trust ranks top in region in patient-led assessment
By Lee Peart 10 March 2026
Mid Cheshire Hospitals has ranked as the top-performing acute trust in the North West for privacy, dignity and wellbeing in the Patient-Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE) 2025 results.
Urgent and emergency services downgraded by CQC
By Lee Peart 09 March 2026
Urgent and emergency services at Whittington Hospital in north London have been downgraded by the CQC from good to requires improvement.
Blood pressure medication recall after packaging error
By Lee Peart 09 March 2026
Pharmacy and healthcare professionals are being advised to return all remaining stock of a blood pressure medication following a packaging error.
Events to mark six-year anniversary of Covid
By Lee Peart 06 March 2026
Events are being held this week to mark the six-year anniversary of Covid.
Trust exits special measures after sustained improvement
By Lee Peart 05 March 2026
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has exited special measures after demonstrating substantial and sustained improvement.
CMA launches review of private dentistry
By Liz Wells 05 March 2026
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a review of the £8bn private dentistry, looking at both essential care and cosmetic treatments, to ensure it is working well for UK consumers.
Maternity services at NUH again rated requires improvement
By Lee Peart 05 March 2026
Maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust have again been rated requires improvement by the CQC.
Man jailed for selling prescription-only medicines
By Lee Peart 04 March 2026
A man has been jailed for 10 years for selling prescription-only medicines online worth over £3.7m.
Detox and rehab service rated good by CQC
By Lee Peart 03 March 2026
Residential detox and rehabilitation service, Passmores House, has been rated good by the CQC.
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Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health
circa £130,000 p.a.
Tameside, Greater Manchestercirca £130,000 p.a.
Most Read News
- SEND reform won't reduce system pressures. It will redistribute them.
- People in mental health crisis at risk in emergency departments
- Sir Jim Mackey outlines three-year plan for commissioners and providers
- Sick or disabled people to get help to return to the workplace under benefits reform
- AI regulatory framework programme for medical devices secures funding
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