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Nine in ten NHS corporate staff lose time each week to IT problems

By Lee Peart 08 October 2026

Nine in ten (92%) NHS corporate, managerial and support staff lose time every week to IT problems, according to a new occupational analysis of YouGov data commissioned by NHS Shared Business Servic...

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Locally employed and specialist doctors report bullying and discrimination

By Lee Peart 08 October 2026

Thousands of doctors are experiencing bullying and discrimination but fear speaking out, according to a General Medical Council (GMC) survey.

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Fear of reprisal and discrimination found at mental health trust

By Lee Peart 08 October 2026

A fear of reprisal and workplace discrimination has been found in a CQC inspection of and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust.

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NCA makes new offer to resolve industrial dispute

By Lee Peart 08 October 2026

Northern Care Alliance Foundation Trust (NCA) has made a new offer to operating theatre workers in a bid to resolve a dispute over the use of an outside agency, NHS Professionals, to manage overtim...

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NHS lorry drivers strike over pay

By Lee Peart 08 October 2026

Almost 200 lorry drivers employed by GXO who supply medical equipment to NHS hospitals will begin a wave of strike action next week over pay.

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UNISON calls for end to ambulance 'car park care'

By Lee Peart 08 October 2026

UNISON has called for an end to ‘car park care’ with analysis revealing patients spend up to 12 hours in ambulances against a national A&E handover target of 15 minutes.

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UKHSA appoints chief medical advisor and chief scientific officer

By Lee Peart 07 October 2026

The UKHSA has appointed Dr Gail Carson as chief medical advisor and Professor Robin May as permanent chief scientific officer (CSO).

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Consultants issue no confident vote over birthing suspension

By Lee Peart 07 October 2026

Consultants have passed a vote of no confidence against the board of North Devon District Hospital.

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The evolution of workforce solutions in the NHS

06 October 2026

As temporary staffing controls tighten, a new source of value is opening upstream, Andrew Curry, group sales director - public sector, Fusion People, argues the next generation of NHS workforce par...

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Lesley Watts appointed NHS London interim regional director

By Lee Peart 06 October 2026

Chief executive of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Lesley Watts, has been appointed interim regional director for London.

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