Health Secretary insists he did not ask NHS boss to leave her job
The Health Secretary has insisted he did not ask NHS boss Amanda Pritchard to leave her job. Wes Streeting said he has “so much respect and time” for Ms Pritchard,
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MPs critical of NHS leaders after ‘disappointing and frustrating’ evidence session
MPs have expressed “frustration” over “lengthy and diffuse answers” given by senior health leaders as they were challenged over NHS performance. The chair of the Health and Social Care committee
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NHS England chairman Richard Meddings resigns
The chairman of NHS England has announced he is resigning, saying it was a “very difficult decision”. Richard Meddings (pictured), who has been in the role for almost three years,
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More investment for NHS but not social care is ‘like pouring water down a sink’
A push to get people discharged from hospital more quickly is partly contributing to a rise in those needing more complex care in the aftermath, according to a major survey
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New Chief Executive appointed to Scotland’s social service workforce regulator
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) today announced the appointment of Maree Allison as its new Chief Executive. Maree (pictured) was appointed Interim Chief Executive in the spring, following Lorraine
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England’s chief nursing officer announces retirement
Dame Ruth May, England’s chief nursing officer, has announced her retirement. She described her career in the health service, which has spanned almost four decades, as a “privilege”. Announcing her
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Engage: The important role of registered managers as professionals in adult social care
As Skills for Care continues their #ChampioningRMs campaign, Oliver French, Head of National Engagement, Skills for Care, discusses the vital role that registered managers play in care organisations and why
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Former Police Scotland chief to take up children’s charity ambassador role
Former Police Scotland chief constable Sir Iain Livingstone has been named as an ambassador for a children’s charity. Sir Iain (pictured) led the force between 2017 until he retired earlier
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Engage: Why recruiting for values is vital in social care
Adult social care is a people business. At its heart, it’s about making a positive difference in the lives of people that require support. It is about human connection. It
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Engage: Dispelling the myths of compassionate leadership
Chronic staffing issues, low retention rates, high sickness rates and low morale. The challenges facing us in health and social care continue and things simply must change. The way for
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