Medirest signs services contract with Sherwood Forest Hospital Trust

By Lee Peart 16 January 2025

Medirest, part of the Compass Group, has signed a new contract with Sherwood Forest Hospital Trust delivering a range of services across three hospitals.

NHS Lanarkshire unveils new chief executive

By Liz Wells 16 January 2025

NHS Lanarkshire has appointed Louise Long as its new chief executive.

RCN

Nurses give 'devastating testimony' on corridor care

By Lee Peart 16 January 2025

A survey of over 5,000 NHS nursing staff has offered ‘devastating testimony’ of patients dying in corridors, lack of equipment and unsafe practices.

NICE publishes guidance on use of AI

By Liz Wells 16 January 2025

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published new guidance on the use of AI to assist with the detection of fractures on urgent care X-rays.

Home Office and IBM to partner on Emergency Services Network

By Liz Wells 16 January 2025

The government is to partner with IBM on a new communications network, which will modernise how frontline emergency responders work together, after a series of delays by previous suppliers.

Mannequin with 'pressure ulcers' trains Hull hospital staff

By Liz Wells 16 January 2025

Hospital staff in Hull have been trained to spot pressure ulcers in patients by an education team using simulation mannequins.

NHS hospitals record busiest week this winter

By Lee Peart 16 January 2025

NHS hospitals have recorded their busiest week this winter, new data has revealed.

Royal Bolton launches neonatal unit app to keep parents updated

By Liz Wells 15 January 2025

A new app has gone live at Royal Bolton Hospital’s Neonatal Unit that will keep parents updated and involved in their baby’s care.

ICB

Turnaround process launched for ICB facing £350m deficit

By Lee Peart 15 January 2025

NHS England has launched a formal turnaround process for Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB.

MPs' committee to investigate state of palliative care in England

By Lee Peart 15 January 2025

The Health and Social Care Committee has asked its Expert Panel to undertake an evaluation of the state of palliative care in England.

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Strategic Lead for Co-production and Inclusion, Adult Social Care (CDC)

Grade 11, £51,614 - £53,643

Doncaster, South YorkshireGrade 11, £51,614 - £53,643

RECRUITER: City Of Doncaster Council

Client Affairs Team Support Officer

£30,033 - £31,440

Greenwich, London (Greater)£30,033 - £31,440

RECRUITER: Royal Borough of Greenwich

Operational Head - Adult Social Care

Band J, SCP 48 - 51 (£58,327 - £61,853) per annum

Sandwell, West MidlandsBand J, SCP 48 - 51 (£58,327 - £61,853) per annum

RECRUITER: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Strategic Lead for Co-production and Inclusion, Adult Social Care (CDC)

Grade 11, £51,614 - £53,643

Doncaster, South YorkshireGrade 11, £51,614 - £53,643

RECRUITER: City Of Doncaster Council

Client Affairs Team Support Officer

£30,033 - £31,440

Greenwich, London (Greater)£30,033 - £31,440

RECRUITER: Royal Borough of Greenwich

Operational Head - Adult Social Care

Band J, SCP 48 - 51 (£58,327 - £61,853) per annum

Sandwell, West MidlandsBand J, SCP 48 - 51 (£58,327 - £61,853) per annum

RECRUITER: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council