DHSC launches hunt for Wormald's successor as perm sec
24 Jan 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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
Boosting pay and tackling poor performance should be on Office for Value for Money's agenda – report
18 Nov 2024 Health & Social Care
Boosting pay and tackling poor performance should be on Office for Value for Money's agenda – report
New unit should assess cost-benefit analysis of retaining poor performers versus managing them out, Reform think tank says
Covid Inquiry: Treasury and No.10 blocked NHS request for 10,000 extra beds
12 Nov 2024 Health & Social Care
Covid Inquiry: Treasury and No.10 blocked NHS request for 10,000 extra beds
NHS chief exec defends decisions on Nightingale Hospitals, which cost £358m but were largely unused
Public services facing financial uncertainty despite Budget spending boost – IfG
12 Nov 2024 Health & Social Care
Public services facing financial uncertainty despite Budget spending boost – IfG
It is “unlikely” that public services will see a notable improvement in performance next year, think tank warns