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Five convictions in £300k NHS fraud case

By Liz Wells 28 October 2025

A former NHS credit controller has been convicted of fraud and five others of money laundering, following an investigation by NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA).

WORKFORCE

Swansea Bay health workers secure back pay deal

By Liz Wells 27 October 2025

Swansea Bay University Health Board has agreed a deal to settle a long-running dispute with more than 1,000 healthcare support workers.

WORKFORCE

RCN reports surge in members facing racist abuse

By Liz Wells 27 October 2025

The RCN has reported a 55% increase in racism complaints from its members in three years, with its advice line receiving three calls a day from global majority nursing staff from across the UK.

WORKFORCE

North East trust appoints new interim chair

By Liz Wells 27 October 2025

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) has appointed Alison Marshall as interim chair.

WORKFORCE

Government will not be 'held to ransom' by striking doctors, says Streeting

By Liz Wells 27 October 2025

Health secretary Wes Streeting says the government will not 'be held to ransom' by striking doctors.

WORKFORCE

England's leading doctors set out medical training recommendations

By Liz Wells 24 October 2025

Recommendations to improve postgraduate medical training have been set out by two of England’s leading doctors.

CANCER

Government warned of breast cancer doctor exodus

By Lee Peart 24 October 2025

Over a quarter (27%) of breast cancer doctors are set to retire within five years, the Government has been warned.

WORKFORCE

Resident doctors announce new strike action in England

By Liz Wells 23 October 2025

Resident doctors in England have announced new strike dates for November after failing to reach an agreement with the government on jobs or pay.

WELSH AMBULANCE SERVICE

Welsh Ambulance Service staff to vote on strike action over pay award

By Liz Wells 23 October 2025

Welsh Ambulance Service staff are to be balloted for industrial action over their below-inflation pay award.

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE TRUST

Strike action averted at East of England Ambulance Service

By Liz Wells 23 October 2025

The East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) has avoided industrial action after proposed changes to working arrangements were scrapped.

WELSH GOVERNMENT

Prevention has 'power to radically improve' Wales' health

By Liz Wells 22 October 2025

More focus on prevention and public health is needed to improve people’s long-term health in Wales, according to Mental Health and Wellbeing Minister Sarah Murphy.