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BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Strike called off as Blackpool NHS staff secure millions in back pay

By Liz Wells 16 October 2025

Hundreds of healthcare workers employed by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have suspended a walkout planned for next week in a row over unpaid wages.

WORKFORCE

Strike ballot planned for resident doctors in Scotland

By Liz Wells 14 October 2025

BMA Scotland is planning to ballot its resident doctor members on strike action after the Scottish Government ‘U-turned on a crucial commitment on pay’.

WORKFORCE

Dorset strikes off after NHS England guidance

By Liz Wells 07 October 2025

Strike action involving hundreds of health staff in Dorset has been called off after NHS England issued guidance saying proposals to move staff into separate companies would be paused and would onl...

WORKFORCE

First-year doctors in England support strike action over jobs

By Liz Wells 07 October 2025

First-year resident doctors in England have voted ‘resoundingly’ for strike action over job security.

PAY DISPUTES

Facilities staff at London mental health centre escalate strike action

By Liz Wells 01 October 2025

Dozens of facilities staff at Newham Centre for Mental Health, in London, have launched further strike action over pay and conditions.

WORKFORCE

Dorset Healthcare workers vote to strike in outsourcing row

By Liz Wells 25 September 2025

Health workers in Dorset have voted for strike action over plans that could see thousands of employees transferred out of the NHS.

WORKFORCE

Health staff at Blackpool hospitals strike in pay row

By Liz Wells 22 September 2025

Hundreds of healthcare workers employed by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust walked out this morning (22 September) in a row over unpaid wages.

PRIMARY CARE

GPs in England vote to enter into dispute with Government

By Liz Wells 22 September 2025

The BMA GP committee in England (GPC England) has voted to go back into dispute with Government, Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England from 1 October 2025.

AIREDALE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Health secretary 'promises' striking Airedale hospital workers to intervene in dispute

By Liz Wells 09 September 2025

Health secretary Wes Streeting has reportedly 'promised' striking Airedale hospital workers that he will intervene in their dispute.

WORKFORCE

First year doctors in England balloted for industrial action

By Liz Wells 09 September 2025

The BMA has opened a ballot for industrial action for doctors in England in their first year of employment, demanding the Government act to fix the unemployment crisis affecting resident doctors.