Damning report highlights failings of NHS subsidiary companies
By Liz Wells 21 January 2026
Subsidiary companies (subcos) are failing to generate new business or income for the NHS, a new report finds.
University Hospital Southampton chief executive to step down
By Liz Wells 21 January 2026
University Hospital Southampton chief executive, David French, is to step down after more than five years leading the organisation.
GMC imposes conditions on anaesthetics at Basildon University Hospital
By Liz Wells 21 January 2026
The GMC has placed conditions on the anaesthetics training programme at Basildon University Hospital, part of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, following serious issues relating to patient ...
Durham and Darlington health staff secure back pay settlements
By Liz Wells 20 January 2026
Hundreds of healthcare assistants at nine hospitals in the north east are finally set to receive up to £5,500 in back pay following a campaign to recover missing wages.
NHS Employers responds to bereavement leave consultation
By Liz Wells 19 January 2026
NHS Employers has submitted its response, on behalf of employers, to the government's consultation on bereavement leave.
Trust fined £40k for failing to manage hand-arm vibration risks
By Lee Peart 19 January 2026
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has been fined £40,000 for failing to manage hand-arm vibration risks.
Former senior manager jailed for £123k fraud
By Lee Peart 19 January 2026
A former NHS senior manager has been jailed for two years and six months for defrauding the NHS over £100,000.
Breaking news: NHS Confederation and NHS Providers unveil new chief executive
By Liz Wells 16 January 2026
The new organisation, formed from the merger between NHS Providers and the NHS Confederation, will be led by Sir Ciarán Devane.
Fair Pay Agreement 'unworkable' without proper funding, says LGA
By Lee Peart 16 January 2026
The adult social care Fair Pay Agreement (FPA) is ‘unworkable’ without proper funding and local government involvement, according to the Local Government Association (LGA).
Former NHS chief awarded £1.4m for unfair dismissal
By Liz Wells 16 January 2026
The former NHS chief executive of Countess of Chester NHS Trust has been awarded £1.4m in damages after winning an employment tribunal.
Strategic Director of Adult Social Care an
circa £130,000 p.a.
Tameside, Greater Manchestercirca £130,000 p.a.
Assistant Director – Adult Social Care & Health
£99,453 (plus pay award pending)
Sefton (Metropolitan borough), Merseyside£99,453 (plus pay award pending)
Strategic Director of Adult Social Care an
circa £130,000 p.a.
Tameside, Greater Manchestercirca £130,000 p.a.
Assistant Director – Adult Social Care & Health
£99,453 (plus pay award pending)
Sefton (Metropolitan borough), Merseyside£99,453 (plus pay award pending)
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