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Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reviews processes after former trainee doctor sentenced for rape

By Liz Wells 23 September 2024

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has strengthened its data security training and processes after a review into its handling of former trainee doctor sentenced for rape and unl...

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RCN members vote to reject 5.5% pay award

By Liz Wells 23 September 2024

RCN members working for the NHS in England have voted to reject the 2024/25 pay award from the UK government.

Unite ballots NHS Scotland membership on pay offer

By Liz Wells 19 September 2024

Unite the union will ballot its NHS Scotland membership on the new pay offer with a recommendation to accept.

Mental health text message service launched in Northamptonshire

By Liz Wells 19 September 2024

Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) and North and West Northamptonshire Councils have partnered with charity Mental Health Innovations to offer free, confidential and 24/7 mental health su...

Invest in council-run oral health programmes, says report

By Liz Wells 19 September 2024

Tighter restrictions are needed to tackle childhood tooth decay crisis, says a new report.

Unison says plans by Essex trust for mass outsourcing are 'out of order'

By Liz Wells 18 September 2024

Hundreds of striking health workers are urging the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to abandon its plans for a large-scale outsourcing of NHS services, Unison claims.

NHS Scotland pay offer accepted by Unite members

By Liz Wells 18 September 2024

Thousands of Unite members have overwhelmingly voted to accept the NHS Scotland pay offer.

Lib Dems pledge to end dental deserts

By Liz Wells 17 September 2024

The Liberal Democrats have pledged to offer more NHS dentist appointments and deliver free check-ups for children to combat the growing crisis in NHS dentistry.

Isansys Lifecare launches wireless patient monitoring technology

By Liz Wells 16 September 2024

Isansys Lifecare has launched a real-time, wireless patient monitoring platform, which enables early detection, remote monitoring, and proactive interventions.

Junior doctors accept government pay deal

By Liz Wells 16 September 2024

Two-thirds of junior doctors voted to accept the government’s pay offer that will see their pay rise by 22% on average over two years.