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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.

Patients need support to keep weight off after treatment ends

By Liz Wells 05 August 2025

Patients coming off obesity medication or finishing a weight management programme should be offered support to help keep the weight off and stay healthy long-term, according to NICE’s updated quali...

NHS begins rollout of gonorrhoea vaccine programme

By Liz Wells 05 August 2025

The NHS and local authorities have begun the rollout of a world-first vaccination programme for gonorrhoea in England.

Trust launches careers site to enhance candidate experience

By Liz Wells 05 August 2025

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has partnered software company inploi to launch a modern careers site.

Scottish Government unveils Future Medical Workforce project

By Liz Wells 04 August 2025

The Scottish Government is urging doctors to share their views about how best to shape and sustain Scotland’s medical workforce over the next 15-20 years.

Lancashire County Council social care support staff balloted in pay grade row

By Liz Wells 04 August 2025

More than 200 social care support officers at Lancashire County Council are being asked to back further strikes in a long-running dispute over extra work and pay grades.

RCN Northern Ireland lodges formal dispute over failure to implement pay award

By Liz Wells 04 August 2025

The RCN has lodged a formal pay dispute with the Northern Ireland Executive and HSC employers.

Chair reappointed to Western Isles NHS Board

By Liz Wells 04 August 2025

Gillian McCannon has been reappointed as chair of Western Isles NHS Board.