UK drug price rises necessary, says science minister
By Liz Wells 25 September 2025
The price the NHS pays for medicines will need to rise to stop pharmaceutical investment leaving the UK, science minister Patrick Vallance has said.
Government projected to fall 'just short' on key NHS pledge
By Lee Peart 25 September 2025
The Government will fall just short of its flagship NHS target of ensuring 92% of patients waiting less than 18 weeks by the end of Parliament, The Health Foundation has forecast.
Agency nurses urged to help identify barriers that prevent them speaking up
By Liz Wells 24 September 2025
Agency nurses are being urged to get involved in an independent review to ensure nurses working on temporary assignments can speak up without fear, and that their views are listened to, respected a...
Digital platform aims to transform patient safety and recall systems in general practice
By Liz Wells 24 September 2025
A new digital platform has launched to transform GP experience and improve patient safety across the UK.
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust extends Patient Engagement Portal
By Liz Wells 24 September 2025
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has added more specialties to the Patient Engagement Portal (PEP), provided by DrDoctor, which allows patients to receive appointment notifications and dig...
Trust apologises after 'racist and bullying behaviours' reported to CQC
By Lee Peart 24 September 2025
The interim boss of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Brendan Brown, has apologised after staff reported ‘racist and bullying behaviours’ to the CQC.
Primary care is key to tackling obesity but 'needs more support'
By Liz Wells 24 September 2025
Primary care services can play a vital role in helping people with obesity, but need more support, new research reveals.
Health leaders reject Trump claims linking paracetamol with autism
By Lee Peart 24 September 2025
Health leaders in the UK have lined up to condemn comments made by President Trump linking paracetamol with autism.
Heavy drinkers 'more likely' to buy no/lo alcohol drinks
By Liz Wells 24 September 2025
People who drink at ‘risky’ levels are more likely to consume so-called no/lo alcohol drinks, new research reveals.
Latest dental contract for Wales will 'improve access' to NHS dentists
By Liz Wells 24 September 2025
A new dental contract for Wales is set to improve access to NHS dentistry for everyone.
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Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health
circa £130,000 p.a.
Tameside, Greater Manchestercirca £130,000 p.a.
Assistant Director – Adult Social Care & Health
£99,453 (plus pay award pending)
Sefton (Metropolitan borough), Merseyside£99,453 (plus pay award pending)
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