Northern Ireland Health Minister commits to fixing nation’s “dire” waiting lists
Health Minister Robin Swann Health Minister Robin Swann has outlined ambitions for the rebuilding of Northern Ireland’s health and social care services, while stressing the…
£280m government investment to help children with SEND access assistive tech
Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or requiring alternative provision in England will benefit from a £280 million investment to improve accessibility in…
CCG merger in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes set to improve health outcomes
On 1st April 2021, a single Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) responsible for the planning and provision of NHS funded healthcare for almost 1 million people…
Policy paper outlines reforms to the public health system with focus on prevention
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published a new policy paper detailing how the UK’s public health system will be transformed, taking…
Face-to-face PIP assessments set to restart in May
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed plans to begin reintroducing face-to-face assessments for health and disability benefits, including for Personal Independence Payment…
NHS Scotland Agenda for Change staff offered pay rises between 4-5 percent
After positive discussions over recent weeks with NHS Trade Unions and NHS Employers, the Scottish Government has offered a substantial pay rise for NHS Scotland…
£7bn funding boost for NHS and social care to support COVID-19 recovery
The UK Government has announced a £7 billion package for health and social care services to support the next phase of the NHS response to…
NHS and social care workers in Wales to receive £735 each for ‘extraordinary contributions’
Minister for Health and Social Services Vaughan Gething The Welsh Government will fund a bonus payment for NHS and social care staff to recognise their…
£30m funding for more Changing Places toilets to support disabled people in England
More than 250,000 disabled people in the country will benefit from greater access to life-enhancing Changing Places toilets, as the UK Government announces a new…
“Disappointing” budget fails to mention funding for disabled people and social care
Key figures from national disability charity Leonard Cheshire, Age UK and the Care and Support Alliance have expressed their dismay at the lack of support…