Scottish government unveils £6m funding for health projects

Scottish government unveils £6m funding for health projects

By Liz Wells 14 March 2025

The Scottish government is to invest more than £6m as part of the Accelerated National Innovations Adoption (ANIA) programme to help people with type 2 diabetes, stroke patients and babies born wit...

AI stroke brain scan readings are twice as accurate

By Liz Wells 16 December 2024

New AI software can read the brain scans of patients who have had a stroke, to more accurately pinpoint when it happened and help doctors work out whether it can be successfully treated.

Hospital stroke admissions up by 28% since 2004

By Lee Peart 18 November 2024

Hospital admissions following a stroke have grown by 28% in the last 20 years, according to new NHS analysis.

Virtual assessment helps hundreds of stroke victims receive fast-track care

By Liz Wells 14 November 2024

A rapid, remote video assessment system for stroke patients that offers swifter access to life-saving treatment has helped hundreds of patients across Hertfordshire in its first year of operation.

Stroke awareness campaign launched by NHS

By Lee Peart 04 November 2024

A new stroke campaign has been launched by the NHS after data revealed thousands delay calling 999 by nearly 90 minutes.

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£131,208 (Hay 1)

Sefton (Metropolitan borough), Merseyside£131,208 (Hay 1)

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director – Adult Social Care, Health & Wellbeing

£131,208 (Hay 1)

Sefton (Metropolitan borough), Merseyside£131,208 (Hay 1)

RECRUITER: Sefton Borough Council

Head of Service – Adult Social Care Operations

£Competitive

Kirklees, West Yorkshire£Competitive

RECRUITER: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Head of Service – Social Care

G15 £63,148 - £67,058 per annum

Wrexham (Wrecsam)G15 £63,148 - £67,058 per annum

RECRUITER: Wrexham County Borough Council