Scottish Government to provide a focal point for training, digital and support to health boards
Supporting people to lead longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives will be at the heart of two new ten-year plans published by the Scottish Government,…
New permanent secretary at the DHSC to rebuild the NHS as part of the Plan for Change
Samantha Jones has been appointed by the Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as Permanent Secretary at the Department of Health…
Report suggests actions on using tech to enable people to remain independent at home for longer
Tunstall Healthcare has released a report that explores how technology can prevent and minimise unnecessary access to healthcare systems while enabling individuals to remain at…
NHS England National Medical Director to step down
Professor Sir Stephen Powis, National Medical Director of NHS England (NHSE), has announced that he will step down this summer, after over seven years in…
NHS England selects new chair following an open public appointment process
Wes Streeting, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has confirmed Dr Penny Dash will be the new chair of NHS England. Dr Dash is…
DHSC board appointments to help drive health and social care reform plans
Experts from across the public and private sector have been appointed to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) board to drive forward health and…
Latest UK Government appointment to provide expert advice on how to fix the NHS
The UK Government has appointed Tom Kibasi to shape its 10 Year Health Plan. Tom Kibasi has over 20 years of experience working in the…
Report reveals more than one in four older people have some unmet need for social care
A new report by Age UK finds older people are often struggling due to insufficient access to high-quality NHS treatment, as well as social care,…
Perth and Kinross switch to faster digital telecare systems
Almost 4,000 community alarm users in Perth and Kinross have been switched over to new, faster digital telecare systems. Digital telecare systems provide greater reliability…
Health and Social Care Partnership receives telecare award for integrating digital solutions
Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has announced that the Argyll and Bute Telecare Team has been awarded Bronze at this year's…