Mental health staff in Greater Manchester strike over pay
By Liz Wells 27 January 2026
Workers at Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust have today (28 January) begun five days of strike action in a dispute over pay.
ICB receives over 300 redundancy requests ahead of merger
By Lee Peart 27 January 2026
Over 300 redundancy requests have been received by NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB ahead of its merger with Norfolk and Waveney ICB.
Palliative care learning hub launches in Scotland
By Liz Wells 27 January 2026
A new online learning hub providing free palliative care education resources for Scotland's health and social care workforce has been launched.
NHS England's chief technology officer to step down
By Liz Wells 27 January 2026
Sonia Patel, chief technology officer (CTO) for NHS England is leaving to take up the role of interim Government chief technology officer for a fixed 12-month term.
Sodexo appoints new Health & Care chief executive
By Liz Wells 26 January 2026
Rob Jepson has been appointed as chief executive for Sodexo UK & Ireland’s Health & Care business, with Philip Leigh leading on strategic projects across the region.
Presenteeism 'failing' the NHS
By Liz Wells 26 January 2026
A silent epidemic of presenteeism and burnout is undermining the NHS and putting doctors’ health and wellbeing at risk, a new study warns.
Spire Healthcare confirms takeover talks
By Lee Peart 26 January 2026
Spire Healthcare has confirmed it is in talks over a possible takeover by private equity firms, Bridgepoint Advisers Limited and Triton Investment Advisers.
GOSH cleaners win tribunal appeal
By Liz Wells 23 January 2026
Hospital cleaners have won an Employment Appeal Tribunal victory against Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).
London trust appoints chief medical officer
By Liz Wells 22 January 2026
North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) has selected Dr Hélène Brown as its new chief medical officer.
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals selects new non-executive director
By Liz Wells 22 January 2026
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals has appointed Helen Best as a non-executive director.
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