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Skills for Care unveils digital confidence campaign

By Liz Wells 04 November 2024

Skills for Care is running a campaign to support people working in social care build their digital confidence throughout November and December.

Employer National Insurance rise could create 'perfect storm' for GPs

By Liz Wells 01 November 2024

GPs are calling on the government to protect them from the hike in National Insurance contributions from April next year, unveiled in last week's Budget, warning it could hit services for patients.

Bennett becomes Mersey Care's new Chief Executive

By Liz Wells 01 November 2024

Trish Bennett has begun her new role as Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust's new chief executive, following a short spell as CEO designate.

NHS App support offered at 1,400 libraries in England

By Liz Wells 01 November 2024

The NHS is offering the public support in how to access online health services including the NHS App at 1,400 libraries across England.

Workers at Great Western Hospital to escalate strike action

By Liz Wells 29 October 2024

Caterers, housekeepers, security guards and porters employed by Serco at Great Western Hospital in Swindon will take further strike action in their ongoing dispute over pay, says Unison.

Norfolk and Waveney ICB project secures grant to support volunteering

By Liz Wells 29 October 2024

A collaborative project led by Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Voluntary Norfolk has received a £540,000 grant to support volunteering.

Cheshire and Merseyside ICS secures patient care

By Liz Wells 29 October 2024

‍Cheshire and Merseyside ICS has selected Cynerio’s Healthcare Cybersecurity Platform to strengthen its defences after disruptive attacks on UK healthcare systems.

Chancellor unveils funding to deliver two million extra NHS appointments

By Liz Wells 29 October 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed, ahead of her Budget on Wednesday (30 October), that the NHS will receive the funding needed to deliver an extra 40,000 elective appointments per week.

UWS and NHS Lanarkshire strengthen strategic partnership

By Liz Wells 28 October 2024

NHS Lanarkshire and University of the West of Scotland (UWS) have extended their partnership that aims to tackle NHS recruitment challenges and advancing digital healthcare solutions.

Lightbulb moment - Multi-excitation Raman spectroscopy

By Liz Wells 28 October 2024

Each issue we are asking NHS trust and ICB workers to share their great ideas and moments of inspiration which boost care outcomes and productivity.