Attacks on NHS staff reach three-year high

Attacks on NHS staff reach three-year high

By Liz Wells 12 March 2026

Almost one in seven NHS staff (14.47%) were physically attacked by a patient or the public last year, the highest rate for three years, new data reveals.

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GPs urge Streeting to commit to train, recruit and retain numbers needed to deliver safe care

GPs urge Streeting to commit to train, recruit and retain numbers needed to deliver safe care

By Liz Wells 24 November 2025

The Royal College of GPs is warning that decades of chronic underfunding have left GP practices struggling to increase their GPs numbers, even as patient numbers grow and need for GP care and servi...

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RCGP warns of a 'mass exodus' of GPs within five years

RCGP warns of a 'mass exodus' of GPs within five years

By Liz Wells 10 November 2025

Nearly a third of GPs are unlikely to be working in general practice in five years’ time, a new poll reveals.

Hospital leaders report surgery delays due to anaesthetist shortages

By Liz Wells 30 October 2025

Patients are facing regular delays to their planned operations because hospitals do not have enough anaesthetists, a new report reveals.

Government seeks views on 10-Year Workforce Plan

By Liz Wells 29 September 2025

The UK Government is seeking evidence and views on its 10-Year Workforce Plan, which sets out the delivery of a new workforce model for NHS staff.

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Commissioning, Procurement & Contract Management

£99k - £103k

Sheffield, South Yorkshire £99k - £103k

RECRUITER: Sheffield City Council

Social Worker Disabled Children's Team

£38,220 - £42,839 per annum

Northallerton, North Yorkshire£38,220 - £42,839 per annum

RECRUITER: North Yorkshire Council

Case Responsible Officer (Substance Misuse)

£37,280 - £40,777 per annum

Gloucester, Gloucestershire£37,280 - £40,777 per annum

RECRUITER: Gloucestershire County Council

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