Missing productivity target could cost £13bn, warns think-tank

By Lee Peart 05 March 2025

Failing to meet its 2% productivity target could cost the NHS £13bn, a think-tank has warned.

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Likelihood of benefits for economically inactive and long-term sick

Likelihood of benefits for economically inactive and long-term sick

By Lee Peart 27 February 2025

New data published by the ONS has assessed the likelihood of people who are economically inactive because of long-term ill health receiving benefits.

GP access tops list of public concerns about the NHS

By Lee Peart 25 February 2025

Having easier access to GP appointments is the top NHS concern of the public, according to a new poll.

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ONS lowers life expectancy projections

By Lee Peart 18 February 2025

Life expectancy for boys and girls born in 2023 has been cut by over five years on previous projections in 2010.

NHS admin problems impact nearly two in three

By Lee Peart 17 February 2025

Almost two in three (64%) patients and carers have experienced at least one NHS admin problem over the last year, new research has found.

Report reveals NHS trusts' £1.2bn overspend

By Lee Peart 12 February 2025

Nuffield Trust analysis has revealed NHS trusts overspent by £1.2bn in 2023/24.

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Healthcare productivity down 18.5% on pre-pandemic peak, ONS reveals

By Lee Peart 11 February 2025

ONS analysis has revealed healthcare productivity is 18.5% below its pre-pandemic peak in 2019.

Fighting back

By Liz Wells 10 February 2025

With cases of violence against NHS workers on the rise, trusts and other associated organisations have been working to tackle the problem

Hospitals account for over 80% of healthcare spend in last year of life

By Lee Peart 07 February 2025

Over 80% of healthcare costs in the final year of life is spent on hospitals, new analysis has found.

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Alcohol related deaths in UK at record levels, ONS reveals

By Lee Peart 06 February 2025

There were a record 10,473 alcohol-related deaths in the UK in 2023, new figures have revealed.

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frederica-diamanta

Occupational Therapist (CDC)

Grade 8 - Grade 9

Doncaster, South YorkshireGrade 8 - Grade 9

RECRUITER: City Of Doncaster Council

Youth Officer x 2 (CDC)

Youth Officer x 2 (CDC)

Doncaster, South YorkshireYouth Officer x 2 (CDC)

RECRUITER: City Of Doncaster Council

Service Director, Community Social Work and Therapy

up to £106k

Nottinghamshireup to £106k

RECRUITER: Nottinghamshire County Council