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NHS warns of 'quad-demic' as admissions hit record

By Lee Peart 05 December 2024

The NHS has warned of a potential ‘quad-demic’ this winter as the number of people in hospital beds hit a record for this time of year.

KEIR STARMER

Starmer sets 'ambitious' waiting list target

By Lee Peart 05 December 2024

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set out a ‘purposefully ambitious’ target for the NHS to carry out 92% of routine operations and appointments within 18 weeks by March 2029.

WORKFORCE

Scotland's speciality and associate doctors receive pay offer

By Liz Wells 05 December 2024

Speciality and Associate Specialist (SAS) doctors across Scotland have been offered a 6% pay rise to ensure their salaries stay competitive with other parts of the UK.

NATIONAL LIVING WAGE

Living Wage Foundation urges Integrated Care Systems to become recognised

By Liz Wells 05 December 2024

The Living Wage Foundation is calling on Integrated Care Systems across the UK to help make sure the health and social care sector has fair pay and better working conditions by becoming a Living Wa...

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Scottish government unveils record investment to support health and social care

By Liz Wells 05 December 2024

The Scottish government Budget for 2025-26 includes £200m to reduce waiting lists and delayed discharge.

TECHNOLOGY

Wirral trust services still affected after cyber incident

By Liz Wells 04 December 2024

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust services are still being affected a week after a cyber incident.

WORKFORCE

London pathology lab staff to strike over 'unsafe' reorganisation

By Liz Wells 04 December 2024

Staff at pathology supplier Synnovis have voted to strike for five days in December, Unite has revealed.

WORKFORCE

Black Country selects new interim chair

By Liz Wells 04 December 2024

The Assembly of Governors at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHFT) has appointed Philip Gayle as its new interim chair.

BACK PAIN

Researchers secure funding to evaluate self-management app for low back pain

By Liz Wells 04 December 2024

Researchers from the University of Bristol, UWE Bristol and St George’s University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire ICB and ge...

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