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BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Strike called off as Blackpool NHS staff secure millions in back pay

By Liz Wells 16 October 2025

Hundreds of healthcare workers employed by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have suspended a walkout planned for next week in a row over unpaid wages.

WORKFORCE

Unison appoints new national nursing officer

By Liz Wells 15 October 2025

Unison has appointed Louie Horne as national nursing officer, responsible for promoting and defending the interests of nursing staff for the union.

NURSING & MIDWIFERY COUNCIL

NMC proposes changes to its structure

By Liz Wells 10 October 2025

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has launched a proposed workforce restructuring programme to ensure a sustainable financial position and focus resources on the effective delivery of core re...

WORKFORCE

Dorset strikes off after NHS England guidance

By Liz Wells 07 October 2025

Strike action involving hundreds of health staff in Dorset has been called off after NHS England issued guidance saying proposals to move staff into separate companies would be paused and would onl...

SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

Swansea health workers want strike ballot after deal 'pulled at 11th hour'

By Liz Wells 03 October 2025

Healthcare support workers employed at Swansea Bay University Health Board want a ballot for strike action after being told a deal to 'correct years of underpayment' was pulled at the last minute.

WORKFORCE

Dorset Healthcare workers vote to strike in outsourcing row

By Liz Wells 25 September 2025

Health workers in Dorset have voted for strike action over plans that could see thousands of employees transferred out of the NHS.

WORKFORCE

Health staff at Blackpool hospitals strike in pay row

By Liz Wells 22 September 2025

Hundreds of healthcare workers employed by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust walked out this morning (22 September) in a row over unpaid wages.

WORKFORCE

Government must 'keep promise' on NHS outsourcing staff to avoid strikes

By Liz Wells 08 September 2025

The government must put a stop to plans that could see thousands of workers transferred out of the NHS and their pay and conditions worsened if it wants to avoid strikes, Unison has told the Trades...

WORKFORCE

County Durham and Darlington healthcare staff set to walk out over pay

By Liz Wells 29 August 2025

Hundreds of healthcare assistants employed by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have voted to strike over pay.

SOUTH WEST YORKSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Rehabilitation support workers step up rebanding campaign

By Liz Wells 21 August 2025

Rehabilitation support workers in Barnsley have launched a petition as part of their campaign for managers to move them up a level on the NHS Agenda for Change pay scale, to reflect the types of ta...

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