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NHS Scotland consultants accept pay deal

By Liz Wells 05 November 2024

Consultants across Scotland have voted to accept a £124.9m investment in their pay and reward package.

Doctors paid up to £200,000 overtime to tackle NHS waiting lists

By Liz Wells 05 November 2024

Senior doctors are charging the NHS premium rates for overtime, allowing some to make more than £200,000 a year from additional work, BBC News reveals.

North Tees NHS streamlines intensive care admissions

By Liz Wells 05 November 2024

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust has extended the rollout of InterSystems TrakCare health information system to streamline intensive care admissions and documentation.

UK to create world-first 'early warning system' for pandemics

By Liz Wells 05 November 2024

The UK will create the world’s first real-time surveillance system to monitor the threat of future pandemics.

St Albans City Hospital's robotic surgery provides joint care

By Liz Wells 04 November 2024

A new robotic surgery programme at St Albans City Hospital is set to benefit hundreds of patients across West Hertfordshire.

Oxford University Hospitals tackles bullying and harassment

By Liz Wells 04 November 2024

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) has publicised its plan to tackle bullying and harassment among staff.

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.