Over half of NHS temps in England feel they do not have a voice when it comes to workplace issues

Over half of NHS temps in England feel they do not have a voice when it comes to workplace issues

By Liz Wells 26 March 2026

Temporary workers feel largely excluded from being able to speak up about workplace issues, with 60.4% surveyed saying they do not have a voice in the NHS in England, new research reveals.

Agency nurses urged to help identify barriers that prevent them speaking up

By Liz Wells 24 September 2025

Agency nurses are being urged to get involved in an independent review to ensure nurses working on temporary assignments can speak up without fear, and that their views are listened to, respected a...

National Guardian's Office launches new resources

By Liz Wells 22 May 2025

The National Guardian's Office has launched two new resources to further support and define the speaking up process in NHS organisations.

Overseas workers in the NHS 'fear speaking up', finds report

By Liz Wells 01 May 2025

Overseas healthcare workers are reluctant to speak up about issues, such as patient safety, fearing it could lead to losing their right to work in the UK, a new report reveals.

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Assistant Director People Commissioning

£99,433 to £112,411

Bradford, West Yorkshire £99,433 to £112,411

RECRUITER: City of Bradford MDC

Strategic Director Adult Social Care and Health

£159,862 to £167,495

Bradford, West Yorkshire£159,862 to £167,495

RECRUITER: City of Bradford MDC

Director of Children’s Social Care Reform and Professional Standards

£97,330 – £108,697 (plus relocation and car allowance)

Lancashire£97,330 – £108,697 (plus relocation and car allowance)

RECRUITER: Lancashire County Council

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director People Commissioning

£99,433 to £112,411

Bradford, West Yorkshire £99,433 to £112,411

RECRUITER: City of Bradford MDC

Strategic Director Adult Social Care and Health

£159,862 to £167,495

Bradford, West Yorkshire£159,862 to £167,495

RECRUITER: City of Bradford MDC

Director of Children’s Social Care Reform and Professional Standards

£97,330 – £108,697 (plus relocation and car allowance)

Lancashire£97,330 – £108,697 (plus relocation and car allowance)

RECRUITER: Lancashire County Council

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