Research questions link between NHS waiting times and rising welfare claims
02 May Health & Social Care
Research questions link between NHS waiting times and rising welfare claims
IFS says longer waiting lists “not a significant driver” for surge in people claiming working-age health benefits
DHSC names new perm sec
22 Apr Health & Social Care
DHSC names new perm sec
Former No.10 interim chief Samantha Jones will succeed Chris Wormald at helm of health department
Great British Energy sets out first major project
24 Mar Health & Social Care
Great British Energy sets out first major project
DESNZ-owned company will install hundreds of solar panels on schools and hospitals
Kendall targets £5bn annual savings in welfare shakeup
19 Mar Health & Social Care
Kendall targets £5bn annual savings in welfare shakeup
DWP will develop a new approach to safeguarding as part of back-to-work drive
DHSC set to launch voluntary-exit scheme as PM abolishes NHS England
13 Mar Health & Social Care
DHSC set to launch voluntary-exit scheme as PM abolishes NHS England
Acting perm sec Whitty outlines plans to cut staff as Starmer says NHS management will be brought "back into democratic control"
UKHSA offers up to £200,000 for next chief exec
11 Mar Health & Social Care
UKHSA offers up to £200,000 for next chief exec
Successful candidate will be tasked with “translating ministers’ ambitions into a clear vision” for staff
New DHSC delivery unit to 'bring a laser-like focus on reform'
07 Mar Health & Social Care
New DHSC delivery unit to 'bring a laser-like focus on reform'
Unit will "need access to expertise on delivering strategic and cultural change and policy development and delivery"
EXCL: DHSC-owned drug development company to cease manufacturing Exclusive
06 Mar Health & Social Care
EXCL: DHSC-owned drug development company to cease manufacturing
Demise of Porton Biopharma, which works with UKHSA, follows market challenges
Former civil servant named next MHRA chief
04 Mar Health & Social Care
Former civil servant named next MHRA chief
Lawrence Tallon joins regulator from Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
NHS England chief exec Amanda Pritchard stands down
25 Feb Health & Social Care
NHS England chief exec Amanda Pritchard stands down
Health secretary appoints James Mackey as "transition CEO” with a remit to “radically reshape” relationship with DHSC
Hancock speaks up for civil servants over ‘blocker’ accusations
19 Feb Health & Social Care
Hancock speaks up for civil servants over ‘blocker’ accusations
Former health secretary says initiatives usually fail because of opposition from the PM or secretaries of state
Government estate shrinks as MoD rationalises its property portolio
17 Feb Health & Social Care
Government estate shrinks as MoD rationalises its property portolio
Office and jobcentre closures have also contributed to reduction in government buildings
Civil service sick days fall as pandemic impact eases
31 Jan Health & Social Care
Civil service sick days fall as pandemic impact eases
Covid-19 makes up around 7% of civil service sickness absence in 2023-24, down from 21% the year before
Top health officials ‘have not been preparing NHS for the future’, MPs say
29 Jan Health & Social Care
Top health officials ‘have not been preparing NHS for the future’, MPs say
PAC report says DHSC and NHS officials lack ambition, fresh thinking and readiness to be radical
Jenny Harries to step down as UKHSA chief exec
27 Jan Health & Social Care
Jenny Harries to step down as UKHSA chief exec
Agency's chief scientific officer Isabel Oliver will also leave – to become chief medic for Wales
DHSC launches hunt for Wormald's successor as perm sec
24 Jan Health & Social Care
DHSC launches hunt for Wormald's successor as perm sec
Up to £200k salary on offer for next DHSC permanent secretary
Ministers sidestep ‘most important’ recommendation from first Covid Inquiry report
17 Jan Health & Social Care
Ministers sidestep ‘most important’ recommendation from first Covid Inquiry report
Government agrees "broadly" with panel's proposals, but swerves several key suggestions
Wales's chief medic steps down after eight years
14 Jan Health & Social Care
Wales's chief medic steps down after eight years
Frank Atherton says being chief medical officer has been the "highlight of my professional career"
MPs quiz DHSC on its response to NHS winter pressures
13 Jan Health & Social Care
MPs quiz DHSC on its response to NHS winter pressures
Health and Social Care Committee writes to Wes Streeting
Casey urged to 'go rogue' with social care commission
08 Jan Health & Social Care
Casey urged to 'go rogue' with social care commission
IfG says civil service stalwart should rip up remit in order to deliver what the nation needs
Louise Casey appointed to lead adult social care review
03 Jan Health & Social Care
Louise Casey appointed to lead adult social care review
Experienced government troubleshooter also picked as new government lead NED
MHCLG signs up as endometriosis-friendly employer
24 Dec 2024 Health & Social Care
MHCLG signs up as endometriosis-friendly employer
Department commits to improve support for staff affected by the common disease
No clear plan for NHS reform, says Audit Scotland
04 Dec 2024 Health & Social Care
No clear plan for NHS reform, says Audit Scotland
Auditor general calls for clarity on how NHS Scotland will address operational pressure and drive change
Covid corruption commissioner appointed
03 Dec 2024 Health & Social Care
Covid corruption commissioner appointed
Rachel Reeves says money clawed back by anti-fraud commissioner will go back into public services