Increase number of occupational therapists to achieve health goals, says LGA

By Liz Wells 09 June 2025

The Local Government Association (LGA) is calling for urgent action to boost the number of occupational therapists (OTs) employed by councils to increase community wellbeing, promote independence, ...

Counting the cost

09 June 2025

What effect will the Immigration White Paper have on the health and social care sector, ask partner at DAC Beachcroft Joanna Hunt and solicitor at DAC Beachcroft Bayley Brigg.

Left-shift views - 'Not invented here' syndrome

09 June 2025

Our correspondent Melissa Harvard looks outside the box to provide a radical solution for healthcare

Tameside and Glossop choses joint chief nurse

By Liz Wells 06 June 2025

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Jacqui Burrow as its new joint chief nurse.

GP warns of NHS exodus to private healthcare

By Lee Peart 06 June 2025

A GP in Northern Ireland has warned of an exodus from the NHS to private healthcare.

Challenges facing radiology and clinical oncology laid bare

By Liz Wells 05 June 2025

The NHS is continuing to struggle to train, recruit and retain enough radiologists and oncologists, new research reveals.

Northumbria Health and Care Academy officially opens

By Liz Wells 05 June 2025

Northumbria Health and Care Academy, a facility providing training and education to current and future NHS nurses, midwives and allied health professionals, has officially opened.

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Sickness absence at highest since 2008, ONS finds

By Lee Peart 05 June 2025

Sickness absence in the workplace is at its highest since 2008, the ONS has revealed.

Gloucestershire phlebotomists urge chief executive to meet them face to face

By Liz Wells 04 June 2025

Striking phlebotomists at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have written to chief executive Kevin McNamara to call for direct face-to-face talks to resolve their ongoing pay dispute.

Cambridge University Hospitals staff protest against job cuts

By Liz Wells 04 June 2025

Unite members at Cambridge University Hospitals are today (4 June) demonstrating at Addenbrooke's Hospital against job cuts in the region.

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Corporate Director - Adult Social Care and Health

£Competitive

Kent£Competitive

RECRUITER: Kent County Council

Director, Children’s Services

£147,524 per annum

Cardiff (Caerdydd)£147,524 per annum

RECRUITER: Cardiff Council

Head of Service - Assessment & Intervention

£62,474 - £73,056 plus a Market Rate Supplement

Kirklees, West Yorkshire£62,474 - £73,056 plus a Market Rate Supplement

RECRUITER: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director - Adult Social Care and Health

£Competitive

Kent£Competitive

RECRUITER: Kent County Council

Director, Children’s Services

£147,524 per annum

Cardiff (Caerdydd)£147,524 per annum

RECRUITER: Cardiff Council

Head of Service - Assessment & Intervention

£62,474 - £73,056 plus a Market Rate Supplement

Kirklees, West Yorkshire£62,474 - £73,056 plus a Market Rate Supplement

RECRUITER: Kirklees Metropolitan Council