New NHS pay rise for NHS staff still ‘too little’ says poll

The majority of UK adults believe NHS workers should get a bigger pay rise than the one currently on offer from the government.

Three quarters of paramedics threatened at work

The College of Paramedics has found that nearly three-quarters of paramedics have feared for their own safety or felt threatened at work.

New diversity targets for NHS’s tech and data staff

NHS Digital has made a new commitment for its staff to have the same diversity at all levels of the organisation.

Doctors’ burnout worsens as report reveals pandemic impact

The pandemic has increased burnout among doctors and risks reversing recent improvements in their workloads and well-being.

BMA to survey senior hospital doctors on pay award

The BMA is to survey tens of thousands of senior hospital doctors to find out what they think of the three per cent pay award.

NHS pressures match height of the pandemic

NHS Providers has warned that the NHS has, over the last month, become as stretched as it was at the height of the pandemic in January.

Increasing number of young people with Covid in ICU

Doctors have warned that increasing numbers of young people with coronavirus are being admitted to hospital, including to intensive care wards.

Data Uses Register launched to showcase transparency

NHS Digital is improving transparency about how patient data is accessed by launching its new Data Uses Register.

PHE launches latest Better Health campaign

Public Health England has launched the latest Better Health campaign to encourage people to lose excess weight and get active this summer.

Response to pandemic has ‘exposed the taxpayer’

MPs have said that the government’s response to the pandemic has exposed the taxpayer to ‘significant financial risks for decades to come’.

England’s NHS hits 70 million coronavirus jabs

The NHS Vaccination Programme in England has hit another major milestone by delivering 70 million doses of the life-saving coronavirus jab.

Childhood respiratory infections rise ahead of winter

Health chiefs are encouraging parents to be aware of the signs of respiratory illnesses in young children, as data shows cases are starting to rise.

New plans to transform delivery of emergency care in Wales

Health Minister Eluned Morgan has set out plans to transform the delivery of urgent and emergency care in Wales.

More pregnant women encouraged to get their vaccine

Health chiefs are encouraging more pregnant women to get their coronavirus vaccine, as new data shows that 51,724 have received at least one dose.

Patients waiting 10 minutes for 999 calls to be answered

It has been reported in The Independent that some people dialling 999 are having to wait up to 10 minutes to get an answer.

Public urged to continue protecting family and friends

The government has launched a new campaign to remind public of importance of continuing healthy behaviours to reduce the spread of coronavirus.

Promotions of unhealthy foods restricted from October 2022

The government has confirmed that promotions on food and drinks high in fat salt or sugar in retailers will be restricted from October 2022.

Young people with eating disorders in hospital rising

A BBC investigation has found that the number of young people with eating disorders in England ending up in hospital has risen during the pandemic.

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