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Scottish Government offers pay increase to resident doctors

By Liz Wells 14 October 2024

The Scottish Government has formally offered a pay increase to resident doctors, formerly known as junior doctors, and dentists in training.

Chair appointment extended on Tayside NHS board

By Liz Wells 14 October 2024

Lorna Birse-Stewart's appointment as chair of Tayside NHS board has been extended.

Liverpool University Hospitals Foundation Trust trial aims to improve experience for patients with dementia

By Liz Wells 11 October 2024

Liverpool University Hospitals Foundation Trust (LUHFT) is trialling a platform that aims to better support the care of patients with dementia by tracking their behaviour patterns.

NHS organisations awarded £30m to buy research equipment

By Liz Wells 11 October 2024

Thirty-six NHS organisations in England have been awarded a total of £30m from NIHR to pay for new medical equipment and technology.

North Central London ICB appoints new chair

By Liz Wells 11 October 2024

Paul Najsarek has been unveiled as the new chair of the North Central London ICB, following approval from the secretary of state for health and social care Wes Streeting.

Government significantly reforms employment rights

By Liz Wells 10 October 2024

The government has unveiled new legislation to help tackle poor working conditions and benefit businesses and workers.

NHS England's mental health services treat record numbers

By Liz Wells 10 October 2024

Around 3.8 million people were in contact with NHS mental health, learning disability and autism services over the past year, up almost two fifths compared to before the pandemic, new data reveals.

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Office for National Statistics reveals patient satisfaction

By Liz Wells 10 October 2024

Just over 40% of adults in England attempted to contact their GP practice in the past 28 days, new research reveals.

Calls to tackle low social care pay to meet soaring demand

By Liz Wells 10 October 2024

Healthcare organisations are calling for ministers to tackle low social care pay to attract staff to meet soaring demand.

International recruitment helps social care workforce grow

By Liz Wells 10 October 2024

International recruitment drove improvements in the adult social care workforce in the year to March 2024, but the sector faces ongoing domestic recruitment and retention challenges, new data reveals.