Berkshire hospital rated outstanding by CQC

By Lee Peart 01 September 2025

Wexham Park Hospital in Slough, Berkshire has been upgraded from good to outstanding following a CQC inspection in February.

Trust receives improved CQC leadership rating

By Lee Peart 01 September 2025

Leadership at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has been upgraded from inadequate to good following a CQC inspection.

Hospital downgraded from outstanding to requires improvement

By Lee Peart 01 September 2025

East Surrey Hospital has been downgraded from outstanding to requires improvement following a CQC inspection.

Assisted dying poses 'substantial task' for NHS

By Liz Wells 29 August 2025

The safe and effective implementation of assisted dying will require substantial planning, infrastructure and funding, new research reveals.

Council pledges improvements to 'inconsistent' SEND services

By Lee Peart 13 August 2025

Kirklees Council has pledged to make SEND services improvements after being rated inconsistent by inspectors.

Director pleads guilty to bribery for the award of NHS contracts

By Lee Peart 12 August 2025

The director of a company which provides patient transport services for NHS trusts has pleaded guilty to the award of NHS contracts worth £223,000.

Failure to share information led to woman's death

By Lee Peart 12 August 2025

A coroner’s inquest has concluded a failure to share information between NHS 111 and A&E cost a woman’s life.

Hospital given warning notice following CQC inspection

By Lee Peart 11 August 2025

The Countess of Chester Hospital, run by The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has been re-rated inadequate for urgent and emergency services and issued with a warning notice by the...

Community health inpatient services rated requires improvement

By Lee Peart 07 August 2025

Community health inpatient services at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust have been rated requires improvement by the CQC.

Crackdown on cowboy cosmetics announced

By Lee Peart 07 August 2025

A crackdown on cowboy cosmetics has been announced by the Government.

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Commissioning Assistant WMF2449e

£28,598 - £29,540

Kendal, Cumbria £28,598 - £29,540

RECRUITER: Westmorland and Furness Council

Social Worker (Mental Health) - WMF2451e

£38,220 - £39,152, £42,839 - £44,075

Cumbria / Various£38,220 - £39,152, £42,839 - £44,075

RECRUITER: Westmorland and Furness Council

Social Worker - Children's Assessment and Safeguarding

Salary from ASYE level £36,363 up to £46,142

North East LincolnshireSalary from ASYE level £36,363 up to £46,142

RECRUITER: North East Lincolnshire Council

frederica-diamanta

Commissioning Assistant WMF2449e

£28,598 - £29,540

Kendal, Cumbria £28,598 - £29,540

RECRUITER: Westmorland and Furness Council

Social Worker (Mental Health) - WMF2451e

£38,220 - £39,152, £42,839 - £44,075

Cumbria / Various£38,220 - £39,152, £42,839 - £44,075

RECRUITER: Westmorland and Furness Council

Social Worker - Children's Assessment and Safeguarding

Salary from ASYE level £36,363 up to £46,142

North East LincolnshireSalary from ASYE level £36,363 up to £46,142

RECRUITER: North East Lincolnshire Council