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.

frederica-diamanta

Principal Surveyor

Grade 14: £50,269 to £54,495

DurhamGrade 14: £50,269 to £54,495

RECRUITER: Durham County Council

Service Director – Adult Social Care

£106,769 to £114,229

Chicksands, Shefford£106,769 to £114,229

RECRUITER: Central Bedfordshire

Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health

circa £130,000 p.a.

Tameside, Greater Manchestercirca £130,000 p.a.

RECRUITER: Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

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frederica-diamanta

Principal Surveyor

Grade 14: £50,269 to £54,495

DurhamGrade 14: £50,269 to £54,495

RECRUITER: Durham County Council

Service Director – Adult Social Care

£106,769 to £114,229

Chicksands, Shefford£106,769 to £114,229

RECRUITER: Central Bedfordshire

Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health

circa £130,000 p.a.

Tameside, Greater Manchestercirca £130,000 p.a.

RECRUITER: Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

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