Hospital leaders report surgery delays due to anaesthetist shortages

By Liz Wells 30 October 2025

Patients are facing regular delays to their planned operations because hospitals do not have enough anaesthetists, a new report reveals.

BREAKING NEWS: NHS Providers and NHS Confederation confirm merger

By Lee Peart 29 October 2025

NHS Providers and NHS Confederation have confirmed plans to merge from April 2026.

Investigation of suspended surgeon reveals 'missed opportunities'

By Lee Peart 29 October 2025

An independent investigation has identified 32 missed opportunities to address concerns over a suspended surgeon.

Five convictions in £300k NHS fraud case

By Liz Wells 28 October 2025

A former NHS credit controller has been convicted of fraud and five others of money laundering, following an investigation by NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA).

Swansea Bay health workers secure back pay deal

By Liz Wells 27 October 2025

Swansea Bay University Health Board has agreed a deal to settle a long-running dispute with more than 1,000 healthcare support workers.

RCN reports surge in members facing racist abuse

By Liz Wells 27 October 2025

The RCN has reported a 55% increase in racism complaints from its members in three years, with its advice line receiving three calls a day from global majority nursing staff from across the UK.

North East trust appoints new interim chair

By Liz Wells 27 October 2025

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) has appointed Alison Marshall as interim chair.

Government will not be 'held to ransom' by striking doctors, says Streeting

By Liz Wells 27 October 2025

Health secretary Wes Streeting says the government will not 'be held to ransom' by striking doctors.

England's leading doctors set out medical training recommendations

By Liz Wells 24 October 2025

Recommendations to improve postgraduate medical training have been set out by two of England’s leading doctors.

Government warned of breast cancer doctor exodus

By Lee Peart 24 October 2025

Over a quarter (27%) of breast cancer doctors are set to retire within five years, the Government has been warned.

frederica-diamanta

Principal Surveyor

Grade 14: £50,269 to £54,495

DurhamGrade 14: £50,269 to £54,495

RECRUITER: Durham County Council

Service Director – Adult Social Care

£106,769 to £114,229

Chicksands, Shefford£106,769 to £114,229

RECRUITER: Central Bedfordshire

Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health

circa £130,000 p.a.

Tameside, Greater Manchestercirca £130,000 p.a.

RECRUITER: Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

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frederica-diamanta

Principal Surveyor

Grade 14: £50,269 to £54,495

DurhamGrade 14: £50,269 to £54,495

RECRUITER: Durham County Council

Service Director – Adult Social Care

£106,769 to £114,229

Chicksands, Shefford£106,769 to £114,229

RECRUITER: Central Bedfordshire

Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health

circa £130,000 p.a.

Tameside, Greater Manchestercirca £130,000 p.a.

RECRUITER: Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

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