Over a quarter of NHS staff spend a day a week on admin, survey finds

Over a quarter of NHS staff spend a day a week on admin, survey finds

By Lee Peart 13 August 2026

Over a quarter of staff spend more than 10 hours a week on admin, according to YouGov research commissioned by corporate services provider NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS).

Staffing shortages force temporary UTC and MIU closures

By Lee Peart 13 August 2026

Six urgent treatment centres (UTCs) and a minor injuries unit (MIU) run by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust are being frequently closed at short notice because of staffing shortages.

Nurses collapsing on shift amid record summer temperatures, says RCN

By Lee Peart 13 August 2026

Nurses are collapsing on shift and patients are ‘suffering’ in facilities ‘not fit for humans’, the RCN has warned.

North Devon Council to stage 'special meeting' amid maternity unit closure concerns

13 August 2026

North Devon Council is to stage a ‘special meeting’ next week amid concerns around the temporary closure ‘with little notice’ of the area’s maternity unit.

Reablement workers to strike over outsourcing plans

By Lee Peart 11 August 2026

Reablement workers in Gloucestershire have voted for two weeks of strike action over plans to outsource their roles to a private company from 17 August.

The NHS Alliance appoints Ralph Coulbeck as ICB network director

By Lee Peart 11 August 2026

The NHS Alliance has appointed Ralph Coulbeck as its new ICB Network director.

Biennial healthcare conference returns to Harley Street Health District

By Lee Peart 11 August 2026

The Harley Street Health District has announced the return of its flagship biennial conference, Delivering Impact Through a Collaborative Health District, at 1 Wimpole Street on Tuesday 20 October.

Biomedical staff extend strike action

By Lee Peart 11 August 2026

Biomedical staff at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital are extending strike action in a dispute over holiday pay.

AI and a redesigned NHS workforce

10 August 2026

Dr Krishan Ramdoo, founder and chief executive of TympaHealth, says the real AI story in the NHS is job redesign, not job replacement

Health board investigates alleged data breach

By Lee Peart 10 August 2026

NHS Tayside has launched an investigation into allegations that staff inappropriately accessed the medical records of a schoolgirl whose dad has been charged with her murder.

'Unsafe' staffing levels force births suspension

By Lee Peart 10 August 2026

Births at North Devon District Hospital (NDDH) will be temporarily suspended from tomorrow due to unsafe levels of medical staffing.

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