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Fighting back

By Liz Wells 10 February 2025

With cases of violence against NHS workers on the rise, trusts and other associated organisations have been working to tackle the problem

Reaching out

By Liz Wells 10 February 2025

Dr Fatima Zakia shares how Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s Community Connexions promotes engagement with diverse communities

BREAKING NEWS: Dalton appointed as health minister

By Liz Wells 10 February 2025

Ashley Dalton has been appointed as health minister following Andrew Gwynne’s resignation.

NHS North West marks National Apprenticeships Week

By Liz Wells 10 February 2025

Healthcare leaders at NHS England - North West are encouraging people to consider an NHS apprenticeship to mark National Apprenticeships Week (10-16 February).

Health minister sacked over comments

By Liz Wells 10 February 2025

Health minister Andrew Gwynne has been sacked as a public health minister over alleged comments about constituents and colleagues made in a WhatsApp group.

Michelin executive joins NHS in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent

By Liz Wells 05 February 2025

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB has selected Mike Lawton as its new non-executive board member.

Programme to address challenges faced by international healthcare workers goes Londonwide

By Liz Wells 05 February 2025

Ask Aunty, a successful programme to address the challenges faced by international healthcare workers arriving in the UK, is being extended across London.

Gloucestershire phlebotomists to vote on strike action over pay dispute

By Liz Wells 05 February 2025

Phlebotomists at Gloucester and Cheltenham hospitals are to vote on strike action over unfair pay and grading, says Unison.

BMA urges Government to fix 'broken' student finance system

By Liz Wells 05 February 2025

The BMA is warning that insufficient government funding for medical students in England is pushing many into financial hardship.

NHS Lincolnshire ICB chief executive to retire

By Liz Wells 05 February 2025

NHS Lincolnshire ICB has announced that chief executive John Turner is to retire from the role in June 2025.