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Tobacco and Vapes Bill backed by MPs

By Liz Wells 27 November 2024

MPs have voted in favour of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, bringing a UK smoking ban and stricter vape regulations one step closer.

Social care 'endangered' by 'catastrophic' national insurance increases, warns ADASS president

By Liz Wells 27 November 2024

The Government’s Budget decision to increase employer National Insurance Contributions will have ‘catastrophic consequences for millions of people drawing on care and support’, warns Melanie Willia...

Dental recovery plan 'unlikely' to deliver target of 1.5m additional treatments

By Liz Wells 27 November 2024

The dental recovery plan, launched in February 2024 with the aim that 'everyone who needs to see a dentist will be able to,' is unlikely deliver an additional 1.5 million treatments by March 2025, ...

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust selects interim chief nursing officer

By Liz Wells 26 November 2024

Paula Gardner will join The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) as interim chief nursing officer in early December 2024.

Walsall trust names new chief operating officer

By Liz Wells 26 November 2024

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust has selected Will Roberts as its new chief operating officer.

Hampshire trust selects new chair

By Liz Wells 26 November 2024

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Martin Earwicker as its new chair.

Essex and Suffolk health staff launch three-week strike

By Liz Wells 26 November 2024

Cleaners, porters, housekeepers and other facilities staff have started three weeks of strikes to keep their jobs in the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT).

Merseyside trust declares 'major' cyber security incident

By Liz Wells 26 November 2024

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has declared ‘a major' cyber security incident at Arrowe Park Hospital.

Ditch 'unfit for purpose pay body', say unions

By Liz Wells 26 November 2024

The government must bypass the independent panel that reviews NHS pay if the health service is to be fit for the future, say three of the UK’s largest health unions.

Start-up secures £500k investment for aqua rehabilitation technology

By Liz Wells 26 November 2024

A Bristol-based start-up, which is already working with several councils and trusts in the UK, has secured a £150,000 investment from British Design Fund to accelerate the development of its world-...