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Smarter training for custody nurses reduces unnecessary A&E visits

By Liz Wells 24 January 2025

A collaboration between the NHS and Metropolitan Police is resulting in quicker treatment for people in custody, avoiding unnecessary trips to A&E, while offering new opportunities for nurses.

INDUSTRIAL ACTION

Great Western Hospital set for strikes as Serco bosses 'refuse to honour' pay deal

By Liz Wells 24 January 2025

Hundreds of the lowest paid workers at Great Western Hospital in Swindon are set to take strike action next week in a long-running dispute with Serco over pay.

NHS SOUTH YORKSHIRE ICB

NHS South Yorkshire's education programme backed by national body

By Liz Wells 23 January 2025

NHS South Yorkshire's Jobs for Everyone Primary Schools programme has been endorsed by the National Careers and Enterprise Company, the national body for careers education in England.

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

Campaign tackles abuse towards staff in Leicester's hospitals

By Liz Wells 23 January 2025

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) has launched a campaign to tackle physical and verbal abuse towards staff working on its premises.

NEW CROSS HOSPITAL

Wolverhampton trust launches successful cervical screening clinic for staff

By Liz Wells 23 January 2025

A new cervical screening clinic set up for Wolverhampton NHS staff has been deemed a success.

WORKFORCE

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust continues employment project

By Liz Wells 22 January 2025

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is offering young people with learning disabilities and autism the opportunity to gain work experience and paid employment in areas such as catering, house...

WORKFORCE

NHS workers tell Pay Review Body they need 'restorative' pay increase

By Liz Wells 22 January 2025

A nurse and paramedic from GMB Union have given evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body (PRB).

CARE ENGLAND

Care providers to face 'greater financial strain' as Home Office proposes fee hike

By Liz Wells 22 January 2025

Care England has raised serious concerns over the Home Office’s proposed fee increase for Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS), warning it will exacerbate the intense financial pressures already cripp...

PAY NEGOTIATIONS

NHS staff encouraged to contact MPs over pay promises

By Liz Wells 22 January 2025

Healthcare workers in England are being encouraged by Unison to write to their local MPs asking them to call on health and social care secretary Wes Streeting to open immediate talks between unions...

NURSING & MIDWIFERY COUNCIL