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North-east trust selects acting chief executive

By Liz Wells 06 August 2025

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Dr Sean Fenwick as acting chief executive, following the secondment of Trudie Davies to North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC).

WORKFORCE

BREAKING NEWS: Resident doctors and Wes Streeting agree window for negotiations

By Liz Wells 06 August 2025

The BMA’s resident doctors committee has agreed a ‘window for negotiations’ with secretary of state for health and social care Wes Streeting.

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST

Midlands trust launches men's staff health group

By Liz Wells 06 August 2025

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has launched a men’s health initiative aimed at supporting the health and wellbeing of hospital staff.

PROCUREMENT ACT

Training gaps could affect Procurement Act rollout in healthcare

By Liz Wells 06 August 2025

Almost half (42%) of healthcare professionals report having limited or no knowledge of the Procurement Act, despite it coming into force earlier this year, research reveals.

WORKFORCE

Welsh Ambulance Service appoints new chief executive

By Liz Wells 06 August 2025

The Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust has selected Emma Wood as its new chief executive.

WORKFORCE

Forth Valley Royal Hospital workers set to strike over pay changes

By Liz Wells 06 August 2025

Staff working for contractor Serco at Forth Valley Royal Hospital have backed strike action in a dispute over changes to how they are paid.

WORKFORCE

Derbyshire trust selects non-executive director

By Liz Wells 05 August 2025

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust had appointed Jo Hanley as a new non-executive director.

TECHNOLOGY

Trust launches careers site to enhance candidate experience

By Liz Wells 05 August 2025

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has partnered software company inploi to launch a modern careers site.

WORKFORCE

Scottish Government unveils Future Medical Workforce project

By Liz Wells 04 August 2025

The Scottish Government is urging doctors to share their views about how best to shape and sustain Scotland’s medical workforce over the next 15-20 years.

SOCIAL CARE

Lancashire County Council social care support staff balloted in pay grade row

By Liz Wells 04 August 2025

More than 200 social care support officers at Lancashire County Council are being asked to back further strikes in a long-running dispute over extra work and pay grades.