Government sets out 'zero tolerance' approach to SEND failings

Government sets out 'zero tolerance' approach to SEND failings

By Lee Peart 16 March 2026

A letter setting out the Government’s ‘zero tolerance’ approach to SEND failings has been sent by education secretary Bridget Phillipson to local authorities and ICBs.

Left open fridge door causes £25k medication waste

By Lee Peart 16 March 2026

A left open fridge door has resulted in £25,000 worth of medication being wasted.

Virtual treatment research brings benefits for eating disorder patients

By Liz Wells 16 March 2026

Virtual treatment for people with severe eating disorders can prevent inpatient admissions and support recovery after hospital, new research reveals.

NHS Scotland chief executive to step down

By Liz Wells 16 March 2026

NHS Scotland chief executive Caroline Lamb is to step down after five years in the role.

CCTV footage shows staff assaulting patients at St Andrew's

By Lee Peart 16 March 2026

A CQC inspection of St Andrew’s hospital in Northampton has found CQC footage showing the use of inappropriate restraint and staff assaulting patients.

Welsh pharmacies carry out record number of consultations for common health issues

By Liz Wells 16 March 2026

Pharmacies across Wales carried out more than 600,000 clinical consultations for a wide range of common health issues in the past 12 months.

NHS funding crisis forces one in six pharmacies to cut weekend opening times

By Liz Wells 13 March 2026

A crisis in NHS funding led to a cut in pharmacy weekend opening hours of more than 20 per cent since 2022, new research reveals.

Chair appointed to NHS Tayside board

By Liz Wells 13 March 2026

Tom Spink has been selected as chair of the NHS Tayside board.

Hospital simulates emergency services fire response

By Lee Peart 13 March 2026

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital has hosted a multiagency emergency services exercise to test co-ordinated responses to a fire involving explosive material.

Tool to help cut stigma of child poverty

By Lee Peart 13 March 2026

A new initiative has been launched to help parents and teachers with important conversations with children living in poverty.

Local authority inconsistencies creating academic barriers for children in care

By Lee Peart 13 March 2026

Inconsistence in local authority practice are creating academic barriers for children in care, a new report has found.

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frederica-diamanta

Social Worker (CTPLD)

£40,192 - £44,012 per annum plus an annual retention

Maidenhead, Berkshire£40,192 - £44,012 per annum plus an annual retention

RECRUITER: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Director of Public Health

£109,483 to £122,620

Salford, Greater Manchester£109,483 to £122,620

RECRUITER: Salford City Council

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RECRUITER: North Yorkshire Council

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