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RCN reports surge in members facing racist abuse

By Liz Wells 27 October 2025

The RCN has reported a 55% increase in racism complaints from its members in three years, with its advice line receiving three calls a day from global majority nursing staff from across the UK.

North East trust appoints new interim chair

By Liz Wells 27 October 2025

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) has appointed Alison Marshall as interim chair.

Government will not be 'held to ransom' by striking doctors, says Streeting

By Liz Wells 27 October 2025

Health secretary Wes Streeting says the government will not 'be held to ransom' by striking doctors.

Stopping non-essential wood burning could save NHS over £54m annually

By Liz Wells 24 October 2025

Stopping non-essential wood burning in UK homes could help save the NHS millions of pounds and prevent thousands of deaths, new research reveals.

England's leading doctors set out medical training recommendations

By Liz Wells 24 October 2025

Recommendations to improve postgraduate medical training have been set out by two of England’s leading doctors.

Deprived areas 'worst hit' by pharmacy closures

By Liz Wells 24 October 2025

Deprived council areas have been disproportionately impacted by pharmacy closures in the past three years, new research reveals.

Resident doctors announce new strike action in England

By Liz Wells 23 October 2025

Resident doctors in England have announced new strike dates for November after failing to reach an agreement with the government on jobs or pay.

Government to renew Women's Health Strategy

By Liz Wells 23 October 2025

The Women’s Health Strategy is set to be renewed to address 'longstanding barriers', the government has announced.

Welsh Ambulance Service staff to vote on strike action over pay award

By Liz Wells 23 October 2025

Welsh Ambulance Service staff are to be balloted for industrial action over their below-inflation pay award.

Thousands living with Parkinson's undiagnosed, report suggests

By Liz Wells 23 October 2025

Thousands of people in the UK are living with undiagnosed Parkinson’s, new research reveals.