Outsourced workers protest over pay and working conditions

Outsourced workers protest over pay and working conditions

By Liz Wells 08 January 2026

Cleaners, porters and ward hosts at Lewisham Hospital have been demonstrating on-site today (8 January) over pay and working conditions.

Trust accused of 'expensive and dangerous mistake' over ambulances without enough airbags

By Liz Wells 07 January 2026

The GMB union has criticised the East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) after 28 new ambulances were discovered not to have passenger-side airbags.

Airedale Hospital workers to strike over pension inequality

By Liz Wells 06 January 2026

Nearly 200 essential staff at Airedale Hospital will take seven days of strike action in January in a fight for pension equality.

BMA

BMA staff escalate pay dispute after 'disappointing' pay offer

By Liz Wells 15 December 2025

Staff at the BMA have escalated their dispute with their employer following a ‘disappointing’ revised pay offer.

Airedale workers secure pay boosts after strike

By Liz Wells 11 November 2025

AGH Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Airedale NHS Trust, has awarded hospital porters, caterers and cleaners a new deal on pay and terms and conditions.

Strike action averted at East of England Ambulance Service

By Liz Wells 23 October 2025

The East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) has avoided industrial action after proposed changes to working arrangements were scrapped.

Health secretary 'promises' striking Airedale hospital workers to intervene in dispute

By Liz Wells 09 September 2025

Health secretary Wes Streeting has reportedly 'promised' striking Airedale hospital workers that he will intervene in their dispute.

East of England Ambulance Service faces strike action

By Liz Wells 28 August 2025

More than 1,000 GMB Union members working for the East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) could vote on strike action over a proposal that would change members’ working lives.

Airedale Hospital workers reveal strike dates

By Liz Wells 28 August 2025

Airedale hospital workers have revealed the dates they will strike over the trust's 'two-tier workforce' structure.

GMB

Nurses rally for fair pay after waiting years for decision on grades

By Liz Wells 22 August 2025

District nurses rallied outside the headquarters of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Scotland's biggest health board, over pay and grades.

Airedale hospital workers set to strike

By Liz Wells 18 August 2025

Airedale hospital workers have voted to strike over the trust's 'two-tier workforce' structure.

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Band C, SCP 5 - 8 (£25,583 - £26,824)

Sandwell, West MidlandsBand C, SCP 5 - 8 (£25,583 - £26,824)

RECRUITER: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Practice Development Lead

PO5 - £52,194 to £55,323

Greenwich, London (Greater)PO5 - £52,194 to £55,323

RECRUITER: Royal Borough of Greenwich

Senior Home Support Assistant

Band D, SCP 9 -17 (£27,254- £31,022 per annum), pro rata

Sandwell, West MidlandsBand D, SCP 9 -17 (£27,254- £31,022 per annum), pro rata

RECRUITER: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

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