National agency set to transform social work in Scotland
By Liz Wells 18 March 2026
Scotland's National Social Work Agency (NSWA), a dedicated body to drive improvement and support social work workforce, has launched.
Government to bolster dental workforce by thousands
By Liz Wells 10 March 2026
The Government plans to increase the number of dentists by boosting places on two professional registration exams.
GMC removes Weston General Hospital from enhanced monitoring
By Liz Wells 03 March 2026
The GMC has lifted the enhanced monitoring status of the medicine departments at Weston General Hospital after the longstanding issues with the quality of trainee supervision and support were addre...
Black women face 'major barriers' to menopause support
By Liz Wells 02 March 2026
Black women in the UK are entering menopause severely under informed, under supported, and often dismissed by healthcare professionals, new research reveals.
Cambridge tech company brings new perspective to NHS surgical training
By Liz Wells 25 February 2026
St Mark's National Bowel Hospital has partnered with Cambridge-based technology company Revolve Labs to produce an immersive VR training module.
Lancashire trust launches dementia training experience for hospital staff
By Liz Wells 11 February 2026
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust’s Admiral Nurse Team has introduced a hands-on dementia training programme, which will form a key part of the team’s 2026 education progra...
Major NHS training gap putting millions of deaf people at risk, data reveals
By Liz Wells 30 January 2026
An overwhelming lack of NHS staff training in England on their legal duties towards people who are deaf or have hearing loss, which leaves millions of adults facing significant health risks, has be...
Palliative care learning hub launches in Scotland
By Liz Wells 27 January 2026
A new online learning hub providing free palliative care education resources for Scotland's health and social care workforce has been launched.
UK medical graduates to be prioritised for training places
By Liz Wells 14 January 2026
Medical graduates from the UK and Ireland will be prioritised for training places under new legislation introduced by the Government.
National review of end-of-life skills, education and training begins
By Liz Wells 12 January 2026
A review of the skills and training framework that supports the delivery of end-of-life care has been launched.
Surgical robotics training programme rolled out across England
By Liz Wells 12 December 2025
The Shelford Group, the collaboration between 10 of the largest teaching and research NHS hospital trusts in England, has launched a programme to deliver comprehensive surgical robotics training ac...
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