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Great Western Hospital workers to strike again

By Liz Wells 11 February 2025

Workers at Great Western Hospital in Swindon are to take further strike action later this month after outsourcing giant Serco ‘failed to offer a solution’ to the ongoing pay dispute.

ESTATES

NHS leaders call for overhaul of 'broken' capital regime

By Lee Peart 11 February 2025

NHS leaders have called for an overhaul of the ‘broken’ capital regime to boost productivity.

INDUSTRIAL ACTION

Bassetlaw ICU nurses to strike over 'fire and rehire' transfer

By Liz Wells 11 February 2025

Intensive care nurses at Bassetlaw Hospital will strike over plans to transfer them to Doncaster Royal Infirmary for at least two months a year, with the possibility of it being increased to four, ...

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE RESEARCH

Study targets delivery of emergency care in rural and coastal areas

By Lee Peart 11 February 2025

A £1.2m study is investigating how urgent and emergency care can best be delivered in rural and coastal areas.

PRIVATE HEALTHCARE

Private healthcare searches double in UK

By Lee Peart 11 February 2025

Searches for private healthcare have doubled over the last three years, new research has found.

NEW HOSPITAL PROGRAMME

Temporary closure of medical ward announced

By Lee Peart 11 February 2025

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals has announced the temporary closure of its Cuerden Ward at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital.

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BREAKING NEWS: Dalton appointed as health minister

By Liz Wells 10 February 2025

Ashley Dalton has been appointed as health minister following Andrew Gwynne’s resignation.

APPRENTICESHIP

NHS North West marks National Apprenticeships Week

By Liz Wells 10 February 2025

Healthcare leaders at NHS England - North West are encouraging people to consider an NHS apprenticeship to mark National Apprenticeships Week (10-16 February).

DELAYED DISCHARGE