Double online gambling tax to fund NHS and social care, say Lib Dems

By Lee Peart 01 November 2024

Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey has called on the Government to double the tax on online gambling as a ‘much fairer’ way to fund the NHS and social care.

Chancellor announces £22.6bn rise in day-to-day spending for NHS

By Lee Peart 30 October 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a £22.6bn rise in the day-to-day health budget, representing 4% average real terms growth, and a £3.1bn increase in the capital budget between 2023-24 and 2025-26.

House of Commons appoints Health and Social Care Committee

By Lee Peart 30 October 2024

The House of Commons has formally appointed the membership of the Health and Social Care Committee.

Leaders call for action on social care ahead of Autumn Budget

By Lee Peart 30 October 2024

Leaders have called on the chancellor to provide urgent action on social care in today’s Autumn Budget.

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Chancellor urged to take 'bold steps' to improve nation's health

By Lee Peart 24 October 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been urged to ‘take bold steps’ to improve the nation’s health in next week’s Budget.

Autumn Budget likely to be 'helpful but no NHS game changer', says analyst

By Lee Peart 23 October 2024

A policy analyst has predicted next week’s Autumn Budget will be ‘helpful for the NHS but no game changer’.

Call for chancellor to invest in smokefree UK

By Lee Peart 17 October 2024

Over 200 leading health professionals have called on the chancellor to invest in creating a smokefree UK.

Streeting's plans to cut GP bureaucracy welcomed

By Liz Wells 04 October 2024

Health Secretary Wes Streeting's plans to cut GP bureaucracy have been welcomed by sector bodies.

Commission for Healthier Working Lives reveals 300,000 people quit work and report ill health annually

By Liz Wells 03 October 2024

Around 300,000 people aged 16-64 leave the workforce and report having a work-limiting health condition each year, new analysis reveals.

Treasury launches 2025/26 public sector pay award process

By Lee Peart 01 October 2024

The 2025/26 public sector pay award process has been formally launched by the Government.

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Social Care Integration Placement Expansion Lead

Grade 09, £45,718 to £49,764

Sheffield, South YorkshireGrade 09, £45,718 to £49,764

RECRUITER: Sheffield City Council

Health and Adults Occupational Therapist

£44,331 - £50,574

Greenwich, London (Greater)£44,331 - £50,574

RECRUITER: Royal Borough of Greenwich

Deputy Director: Adult Social Services

£130,000

Lincolnshire£130,000

RECRUITER: Lincolnshire County Council

frederica-diamanta

Social Care Integration Placement Expansion Lead

Grade 09, £45,718 to £49,764

Sheffield, South YorkshireGrade 09, £45,718 to £49,764

RECRUITER: Sheffield City Council

Health and Adults Occupational Therapist

£44,331 - £50,574

Greenwich, London (Greater)£44,331 - £50,574

RECRUITER: Royal Borough of Greenwich

Deputy Director: Adult Social Services

£130,000

Lincolnshire£130,000

RECRUITER: Lincolnshire County Council