'Deep concerns' over fitness to practise case delays

By Lee Peart 18 December 2025

Deep concerns have been voiced by the Medical Defence Union (MDU) over the time taken to conclude fitness to practise cases.

NHS braces for damaging wave of strikes

By Lee Peart 17 December 2025

NHS providers are bracing for a damaging wave of strike action in the run up to Christmas in a bitter dispute with the BMA.

Visa rule changes risk care worker exodus, union warns

By Lee Peart 17 December 2025

Plans to triple the time required to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK from five to fifteen years could cause a care worker exodus, Unison has warned.

Microbiology workers strike over pay and working hours

By Lee Peart 17 December 2025

Microbiology workers at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust are to strike from 18 to 25 December over pay and working hours.

ICB chief executive suspended

By Lee Peart 16 December 2025

NHS Greater Manchester chief executive Mark Fisher has been suspended on a ‘precautionary basis’ due to an internal investigation.

Professor Jonathan Benger appointed NICE chief executive

By Lee Peart 16 December 2025

Professor Jonathan Benger has been appointed chief executive of NICE from Friday 19 December 2025, taking over from Dr Samantha Roberts.

Manchester Council appoints strategic director for adult social services

By Lee Peart 16 December 2025

Peter Tomlin has been appointed strategic director for adult social services by Manchester City Council.

Sussex trust appoints new chief executive

By Liz Wells 15 December 2025

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Dr Andy Heeps as its new chief executive.

BREAKING NEWS: Resident doctors in England vote to reject Government offer

By Liz Wells 15 December 2025

Resident doctors in England have 'overwhelmingly' voted to reject the Government's new offer on jobs and go ahead with strike action later this week.

Moorfields selects new chief nurse

By Liz Wells 15 December 2025

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Simmi Naidu as its new chief nurse and executive director of allied professionals.

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