Government unveils pay rise for 1.4m NHS workers

Government unveils pay rise for 1.4m NHS workers

By Liz Wells 12 February 2026

More than 1.4 million NHS workers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive a pay rise from April, the Government announced.

BREAKING NEWS: Royal College of Surgeons reveals first directly elected president

By Lee Peart 12 February 2026

Tim Lane is the first president of the Royal College of Surgeons of England to be directly elected by surgical members and fellows.

All NHS staff need new deal, says Mackey

By Liz Wells 12 February 2026

The health service needs a ‘reset’ of its deal with all of its staff, according to chief executive of NHS England Sir Jim Mackey.

South Yorkshire hospitals to invest over £500k a year to strengthen nursing workforce

By Liz Wells 12 February 2026

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has set out plans to increase the number of registered nurses on adult inpatient wards, in line with national best practice.

Berkshire trust names in-coming chief executive

By Liz Wells 12 February 2026

James Blythe, interim group chief executive at St George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospital Group, is to become the new chief executive at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

Resident doctors strike averted in Scotland

By Liz Wells 11 February 2026

Resident doctors in Scotland have voted to accept a revised pay and contract reform offer and call off strike action.

BREAKING NEWS: Nurses set for boost to graduate pay and job progression

By Liz Wells 11 February 2026

The Government and Royal College of Nursing have agreed a comprehensive package to recognise value of nursing.

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...

Surrey trust appoints new chief nursing officer

By Liz Wells 11 February 2026

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Clare Scott as chief nursing officer.

Hospital group to maintain two chief executives

By Lee Peart 11 February 2026

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust and Medway NHS Foundation Trust have decided to maintain two chief executives under a new group partnership.

Health visitors in Wales to strike over pay

By Liz Wells 10 February 2026

Health workers at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, in South Wales, are to take industrial action over wrong pay banding.

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