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Trust welcomes new resident doctors

By Liz Wells 07 August 2025

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), which runs The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital in Telford, has welcomed 167 new resident doctors.

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Risk of exodus of 'disillusioned' doctors

By Liz Wells 07 August 2025

Almost a third of doctors are unable to progress their education, training and careers in the way they want, new research reveals.

North-east trust selects acting chief executive

By Liz Wells 06 August 2025

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Dr Sean Fenwick as acting chief executive, following the secondment of Trudie Davies to North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC).

BREAKING NEWS: Resident doctors and Wes Streeting agree window for negotiations

By Liz Wells 06 August 2025

The BMA’s resident doctors committee has agreed a ‘window for negotiations’ with secretary of state for health and social care Wes Streeting.

Health experts urge Government action on problem drinking

By Liz Wells 06 August 2025

The Government’s plans to tackle problem drinking ‘are not sufficient to address the scale and complexity of harm’, warn health experts.

Midlands trust launches men's staff health group

By Liz Wells 06 August 2025

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has launched a men’s health initiative aimed at supporting the health and wellbeing of hospital staff.

Training gaps could affect Procurement Act rollout in healthcare

By Liz Wells 06 August 2025

Almost half (42%) of healthcare professionals report having limited or no knowledge of the Procurement Act, despite it coming into force earlier this year, research reveals.

Welsh Ambulance Service appoints new chief executive

By Liz Wells 06 August 2025

The Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust has selected Emma Wood as its new chief executive.

Forth Valley Royal Hospital workers set to strike over pay changes

By Liz Wells 06 August 2025

Staff working for contractor Serco at Forth Valley Royal Hospital have backed strike action in a dispute over changes to how they are paid.

Derbyshire trust selects non-executive director

By Liz Wells 05 August 2025

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust had appointed Jo Hanley as a new non-executive director.