NHS England boss says staff deserve better pay rise

NHS England’s chief executive has said that staff deserve a 2.1 per cent pay rise next year, rather than the proposed one per cent.

11,000 people living with undiagnosed breast cancer

Nearly 11,000 people in the UK could be living with breast cancer that has not yet been diagnosed due to disruption caused by the pandemic.

Nightingale Hospitals to be closed after £500m cost

The network of emergency Nightingale hospitals established last year to handle the surge in coronavirus cases is to close from next month.

NHS to begin texting people for jab invites

The NHS will begin texting people to invite them to book their coronavirus jab, making it quicker and more convenient to get an appointment.

NHS waiting list could be ‘scratching the surface’

The NHS in England could face a hidden waiting list of nearly six million people who have not come forward or been referred for treatment yet.

Rising pressure for review of infection control guidance

A report has shown that the government’s coronavirus infection control guidelines, which are used across the UK, are ‘flawed and need replacing’.

NHS invites people aged 56 to 59 for their jab

People aged 56 to 59 are being invited to book a life-saving coronavirus jab this week as the NHS vaccination programme continues.

Life-saving gene-therapy drug deal agreed

A life-saving drug that can enable mobility in babies and young children suffering from a rare genetic condition will be available on the NHS.

Female doctors ‘suffering’ as a result of pandemic

During the pandemic female doctors have been consistently taking on extra work to the detriment of their own well-being and mental health.

Government ‘already factored in a bigger NHS pay rise’

NHS Providers has challenged the government's statement that its one per cent proposed pay rise for NHS staff in 2021/22 is all that is affordable.

NHS staff will be hundreds of pounds worse off next year

Labour has claimed that thousands of NHS heroes will be hundreds of pounds worse off next year under government recommendations.

RCN to set up industrial action fund

The RCN has set up industrial action fund in the fight for fair pay following the government’s recommendation of a one per cent pay award for NHS staff.

Starmer backs bigger pay rise for NHS 'heroes'

Labour's Keir Starmer has called on the government to give NHS ‘heroes’ a bigger pay rise than the one per cent increase planned for next year.

New health roles added to Shortage Occupation List

Foreign workers in key health and care roles will have a greater opportunity to come to the UK following changes to the Immigration Rules.

Rallying call to potential recruits to join the ‘NHS family’

Dr Navina Evans has pledged support for National Careers Week with a rallying call to potential recruits to join the ‘NHS family’.

NHS launches ‘Op Courage’ veterans’ mental health service

Armed forces veterans suffering a mental health crisis will receive specialist care as part of a new Op Courage service launched by NHS England.

New specialised support to tackle obesity

Over £70 million is to be invested into weight management services, enabling up to 700,000 adults to have access to support that can help them to lose weight.

£30bn cut for DHSC buried in Budget announcement

Labour has accused the Chancellor of burying a £30 billion cut to day to day spending in the Department of Health and Social Care.

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