Migrant nurses face 'grotesque exploitation' in social care, RCN says

Migrant nurses face 'grotesque exploitation' in social care, RCN says

By Emily Whitehouse 07 August 2026

Some migrant nurses working in social care have been exploited by employers who used their visa status as leverage, according to a new report.

NHS to open 159 new mental health centres across England

By Paul Day 07 August 2026

People experiencing mental health problems will be able to access earlier support closer to home under a £343 million expansion of NHS services across England.

Aintree Hospital features in ITV examination of e-bike crashes

By Emily Whitehouse 05 August 2026

ITV Granada has visited Aintree University Hospital's Major Trauma Centre as part of a series examining the rise in e-bike incidents across the North West.

Dementia driving NHS bed crisis, report warns

By Paul Day 05 August 2026

One in six hospital beds across the UK is now occupied by a person living with dementia, costing taxpayers an estimated £2.8 billion each year, according to a major new report.

NHS Trust admits inaccurate patient records after coroner's criticism

By Paul Day 04 August 2026

North London NHS Foundation Trust has apologised after admitting patient observation records were inaccurate, following a coroner's warning that misleading evidence could undermine confidence in patient care.

Over-80s face longest A&E waits for hospital beds, report finds

By Emily Whitehouse 03 August 2026

People aged 81 and over spent longer waiting in A&E for a hospital bed last year, according to a new report.

Home monitoring prevented 1,300 hospital admissions last year, research shows

By Emily Whitehouse 31 July 2026

An NHS trust claims it's avoided around 1,300 hospital admissions over the past year by using home monitoring technology.

NHS signs long-term partnerships to deliver next generation of hospitals

By Paul Day 31 July 2026

The NHS has signed a series of long-term partnerships with construction firms to deliver the next phase of the New Hospital Programme, marking a significant step towards building a new generation of hospitals across England.

Burnham's care package: promise or placebo?

By Emily Whitehouse 30 July 2026

Andy Burnham has unveiled his strategy to fix social care. Industry experts have shared their opinions and to say the reaction has been mixed would be an understatement.

Elaine Baylis QPM appointed new Chair of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

By Paul Day 30 July 2026

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has appointed Elaine Baylis QPM as its new Chair, bringing more than four decades of public service experience, including 15 years working in the NHS.

Government launches consultation on protecting the title 'nurse'

By Paul Day 30 July 2026

The government has launched a consultation on plans to make it a criminal offence for unqualified people to describe themselves as nurses, as part of a wider effort to protect patients and tackle the misuse of trusted professional titles.

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director - Commissioning and Partnerships

£98, 135 - £113,630

Sandwell, West Midlands£98, 135 - £113,630

RECRUITER: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Corporate Director Children's Services

£Competitive

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire£Competitive

RECRUITER: Buckinghamshire Council

Director of Public Health

£116,667 - £139,386

Redbridge, London (Greater) £116,667 - £139,386

RECRUITER: Redbridge London Borough Council

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