New resources to help health sector employers understand and respond to the fast-changing regional skills and labour market environment have been published by Skills for Health, the UK's Skills Council for healthcare.

The number of people beginning health apprenticeships in England has risen by nearly a third, according to new figures published by Skills for Health.

The Royal Society for Public Health with support from the Centre for Public Innovation, has launched a new range of one day courses on outcome based commissioning in Health and Social Care.

Experts at the University of Brighton have helped a district in China make massive savings in health costs by prescribing a simple pain reliever.

Apprenticeships are increasingly seen as a key element within the UK’s workforce, and no more so than within the health sector.

To expect all midwives and junior doctors to demonstrate the required level of confidence and skill in an emergency, it is vital to equip them with appropriate training and experience and ensure that their knowledge and skills are retained. A new simulation model could provide vital neonatal training.