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PAY DEALS

Unite to ballot NHS members over 'substandard' pay award

By Liz Wells 04 June 2025

Unite has begun balloting its NHS members over the recent pay award from the government.

TEMPORARY WORKERS

Trusts reduce agency staff spend by nearly £1bn

By Liz Wells 02 June 2025

NHS trusts have reduced their agency staff spend by nearly £1bn following a government crackdown on ‘rip-off’ agencies.

REGULATION

New trust leadership drives 'significant improvements'

By Lee Peart 02 June 2025

A new leadership team has been praised for driving ‘significant improvements’ at Liverpool University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (UHL).

REGULATION

Mental health trust leadership downgraded by CQC

By Lee Peart 02 June 2025

Leadership at Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership (AWP) NHS Trust has been downgraded from good to requires improvement following an inspection by the CQC in July 2024.

NURSING & MIDWIFERY COUNCIL

NMC chooses executive director of strategy and insight

By Liz Wells 30 May 2025

The Nursing & Midwifery Council has appointed Emma Westcott as its executive director of strategy and insight.

ROYAL COLLEGE OF MIDWIVES

RCM to consult with members on pay award

By Liz Wells 30 May 2025

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is to consult with its members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland on the 3.6% pay award.

WORKFORCE

Building a workforce for the future

By Lee Peart 30 May 2025

Andrew Curry, client engagement director for health and social care, Matrix Workforce Management Solutions, says the healthcare system doesn’t need culture fit — it needs culture builders

NHS CONFEDERATION

NHS Confederation unveils new chair for its Mental Health Network

By Liz Wells 30 May 2025

NHS Confederation has selected Dr Buki Adeyemo, chief executive of North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust, as the new chair of its Mental Health Network.

WORKFORCE

North East NHS trusts appoint shared chair

By Liz Wells 29 May 2025

Three North East NHS Foundation Trusts have appointed a new shared chair to help promote closer working and more joined-up care for patients across their local communities.

WORKFORCE