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Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reviews processes after former trainee doctor sentenced for rape

By Liz Wells 23 September 2024

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has strengthened its data security training and processes after a review into its handling of former trainee doctor sentenced for rape and unl...

UNISON

Unison says plans by Essex trust for mass outsourcing are 'out of order'

By Liz Wells 18 September 2024

Hundreds of striking health workers are urging the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to abandon its plans for a large-scale outsourcing of NHS services, Unison claims.

WORKFORCE

NHS Scotland pay offer accepted by Unite members

By Liz Wells 18 September 2024

Thousands of Unite members have overwhelmingly voted to accept the NHS Scotland pay offer.

WORKFORCE

NHS 'stretched' with nurses 'in fear' during Covid, inquiry hears

By Lee Peart 18 September 2024

The NHS was understaffed with nursing staff ‘stretched’ and ‘in fear’ during the pandemic, the Covid Inquiry has been told.

WHISTLEBLOWER

NHS whistleblowers say they are being targeted for standing up for patients

By Lee Peart 17 September 2024

Over 50 doctors and nurses have said they are being targeted by NHS managers for trying to protect patients' lives.

PAY DEALS

Junior doctors accept government pay deal

By Liz Wells 16 September 2024

Two-thirds of junior doctors voted to accept the government’s pay offer that will see their pay rise by 22% on average over two years.

STRIKE ACTION

Great Western Hospital workers to strike for 48 hours over pay

By Liz Wells 16 September 2024

Caterers, housekeepers, security guards, and porters working for Serco at Great Western Hospital, in Swindon, have begun 48 hours of strike action in their ongoing dispute over pay.

ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

Welsh health board tackles harm caused by employee investigations

By Liz Wells 13 September 2024

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has developed a programme to improve employee retention issues, staff absenteeism, and financial impact caused by employee investigations.

A&E

A&Es experience busiest summer ever

By Lee Peart 12 September 2024

NHS A&Es have had their busiest summer ever in England with staff managing 6.8m attendances in three months, up almost by almost a quarter of a million on last year.

WORKFORCE