Trust apologises for delays to almost 9,000 ear, nose and throat appointments

By Lee Peart 21 July 2025

Medway NHS Foundation Trust has apologised to delays to the referrals for 8,849 ear, nose and throat patients.

Managers who commit serious misconduct to be banned from NHS

By Liz Wells 21 July 2025

NHS managers who commit serious misconduct, including silencing whistleblowers, will be banned from working in other senior health service roles, the government has confirmed.

'Suit of armour' jab to protect premature babies from RSV

By Lee Peart 21 July 2025

A ‘suit of armour’ jab to protect thousands of premature babies from RSV will be rolled out by NHSE from late September.

Government launches Good Food Cycle to transform Britain's food system

By Liz Wells 21 July 2025

The Government has unveiled its new Good Food Cycle framework, which aims to drive a generational change in the nation’s relationship with food.  

Norfolk hospital achieves teaching status

By Liz Wells 18 July 2025

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital has completed the quality assurance process to become a designated teaching hospital.

Lords back call for a National Accident Prevention Strategy

By Lee Peart 18 July 2025

Peers in the House of Lords have backed a call from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents’ (RoSPA) for a National Accident Prevention Strategy.

Cheshire and Merseyside ICB chair to retire

By Liz Wells 18 July 2025

Raj Jain, chair of NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB, is to retire in October 2025.

Food watchdog issues summer slushie warning

By Liz Wells 18 July 2025

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revised industry guidance on slush ice drinks containing glycerol, which when consumed in large quantities over a short time, pose serious health risks to young ...

ICB approves closure of hospital's stroke and birthing units

By Lee Peart 18 July 2025

NHS Mid and South Essex ICB has approved the closure of stroke and birthing units at St Peter’s Hospital, Maldon.

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Council secures £1m investment to support vulnerable children

By Lee Peart 18 July 2025

Havering Council has secured a £1m investment to support vulnerable children.

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Director, Children’s Services

£147,524 per annum

Cardiff (Caerdydd)£147,524 per annum

RECRUITER: Cardiff Council

Head of Service - Assessment & Intervention

£62,474 - £73,056 plus a Market Rate Supplement

Kirklees, West Yorkshire£62,474 - £73,056 plus a Market Rate Supplement

RECRUITER: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Service Director - Education and SEND

£103,212 to £110,106 per annum (Grade O)

Newbury - Council Offices, Market Street£103,212 to £110,106 per annum (Grade O)

RECRUITER: West Berkshire Council

frederica-diamanta

Director, Children’s Services

£147,524 per annum

Cardiff (Caerdydd)£147,524 per annum

RECRUITER: Cardiff Council

Head of Service - Assessment & Intervention

£62,474 - £73,056 plus a Market Rate Supplement

Kirklees, West Yorkshire£62,474 - £73,056 plus a Market Rate Supplement

RECRUITER: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Service Director - Education and SEND

£103,212 to £110,106 per annum (Grade O)

Newbury - Council Offices, Market Street£103,212 to £110,106 per annum (Grade O)

RECRUITER: West Berkshire Council