East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust appoints interim chair
By Lee Peart 28 April 2026
Dr Olu Olasode has been appointed interim chair of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT).
Inefficiencies cost NHS £1bn in lost productivity, report finds
By Lee Peart 28 April 2026
Routine inefficiencies cost the NHS £1bn in lost productivity and 35m staff hours each year, according to a new report.
Union to ballot members over 'fire and rehire' move
By Lee Peart 28 April 2026
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is to ballot its Barnsley NHS Foundation Trust members over ‘fire and rehire’ concerns following changes to breaks.
'Slapdash' – BMA slams NHS on advanced practitioners
By Lee Peart 27 April 2026
The BMA has accused NHS trust of a ‘slapdash’ approach to advanced practitioners (APs) after finding almost half (48%) used them to cover doctors’ rota gaps.
Interim mental health chief inspector to leave CQC
By Lee Peart 24 April 2026
Interim chief inspector of mental health, Chris Dzikiti, will leave CQC at the end of June to take up the role of executive director, professional practice at the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC...
Hospital launches voluntary redundancy scheme
By Lee Peart 23 April 2026
A voluntary redundancy scheme has been launched by Torbay Hospital as it seeks to balance its books.
Group chief executive James Sumner to stand down
By Lee Peart 23 April 2026
James Sumner, chief executive of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, has announced he is stepping down in the coming months.
NHS pay structure reform talks to begin this month
By Lee Peart 23 April 2026
News Agenda for Change pay structure reform negotiations will begin this month has been welcomed by workforce leaders.
BMA welcomes NHSE climb down on GP referrals target
By Lee Peart 23 April 2026
The withdrawal of a GP target to cut hospital referrals has been welcomed by the BMA.
Unison cancels three-week strike after pay agreement
By Lee Peart 23 April 2026
Unison has called off a three-week strike by drivers at Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust after agreeing a deal on job grading and back pay.
One in three doctors have considered quitting, MDU warns
By Lee Peart 22 April 2026
One in three doctors have considered leaving the medical profession due to relentless pressure at work, with serious consequences for their health, wellbeing and patient safety, a survey by the Med...
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