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Requires improvement rating a 'catalyst for change', says trust

By Lee Peart 03 November 2025

St George’s University Hospital Trust has said a requires improvement CQC rating had been a ‘catalyst for change’ after the regulator found evidence of a ‘blame culture’.

PAY REVIEW BODY

Unions slam government's suggested pay rise for healthcare professionals in 2026

By Liz Wells 31 October 2025

Trade unions representing healthcare professionals have reacted angrily to the government's submission to the NHS Pay Review Body for 2026/27.

THE NUFFIELD TRUST

State of district nursing workforce a 'reality check' Government's NHS reforms

By Liz Wells 31 October 2025

Government plans to move more NHS care into the community won’t be achievable unless action is taken to address the ‘dire state’ of district nursing, with an estimated one in four district nurses h...

WORKFORCE

Hospital leaders report surgery delays due to anaesthetist shortages

By Liz Wells 30 October 2025

Patients are facing regular delays to their planned operations because hospitals do not have enough anaesthetists, a new report reveals.

WORKFORCE

BREAKING NEWS: NHS Providers and NHS Confederation confirm merger

By Lee Peart 29 October 2025

NHS Providers and NHS Confederation have confirmed plans to merge from April 2026.

WORKFORCE

Investigation of suspended surgeon reveals 'missed opportunities'

By Lee Peart 29 October 2025

An independent investigation has identified 32 missed opportunities to address concerns over a suspended surgeon.

NHS COUNTER FRAUD AUTHORITY

Five convictions in £300k NHS fraud case

By Liz Wells 28 October 2025

A former NHS credit controller has been convicted of fraud and five others of money laundering, following an investigation by NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA).

WORKFORCE

Swansea Bay health workers secure back pay deal

By Liz Wells 27 October 2025

Swansea Bay University Health Board has agreed a deal to settle a long-running dispute with more than 1,000 healthcare support workers.

WORKFORCE

RCN reports surge in members facing racist abuse

By Liz Wells 27 October 2025

The RCN has reported a 55% increase in racism complaints from its members in three years, with its advice line receiving three calls a day from global majority nursing staff from across the UK.

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