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Government and Nuffield Health help NHS staff get back to work

By Liz Wells 03 March 2025

Four thousand frontline NHS staff are set to benefit from a free rehabilitation programme that Nuffield Health are rolling out in partnership with the government to help get them back to work.

SOCIAL CARE

Higher staff costs force councils to cut social care provision

By Lee Peart 03 March 2025

Higher staffing costs are forcing local authorities to cut the number of people they support, new analysis has found.

TECHNOLOGY

AI to diagnose invisible brain abnormalities in people with epilepsy

By Liz Wells 28 February 2025

Scientists have developed an AI-powered tool that detects 64% of brain abnormalities linked to epilepsy that radiologists miss.

WORKFORCE

NHS Employers offers Ramadan guidance

By Liz Wells 28 February 2025

NHS Employers has produced new employers’ guidance on how to support Muslim workers during Ramadan.

ESTATES

Surgical centre on track for spring opening

By Lee Peart 28 February 2025

A surgical centre at the Victoria Infirmary in Northwich is on track to open this spring.

WELSH GOVERNMENT

NHS Wales to recruit 200 international healthcare workers

By Liz Wells 28 February 2025

A further 200 nurses and doctors from Kerala in India will be recruited to join the health service in Wales.

WORKFORCE

Nurse awarded £41k for unfair constructive dismissal

By Lee Peart 28 February 2025

A diabetes specialist nurse has been awarded £41,000 after winning her claim for unfair constructive dismissal.

CYBER SECURITY

Only third of NHS staff confident in current cyber defences

By Liz Wells 28 February 2025

More than 90% of NHS staff understand their role in protecting the organisation from cyber-attacks, yet only 36% believe current measures are sufficient, new research reveals.

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MPs call for NHSE head with 'strong track record of delivering change'

By Lee Peart 28 February 2025

An MPs committee has said the appointment of Dr Penny Dash as chair of NHS England (NHSE) should be accompanied by a chief executive with a ‘strong track record of delivering change’.

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