Strike called off as Blackpool NHS staff secure millions in back pay
By Liz Wells 16 October 2025
Hundreds of healthcare workers employed by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have suspended a walkout planned for next week in a row over unpaid wages.
Unison appoints new national nursing officer
By Liz Wells 15 October 2025
Unison has appointed Louie Horne as national nursing officer, responsible for promoting and defending the interests of nursing staff for the union.
Welsh health board selects new independent member for finance
By Liz Wells 15 October 2025
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has appointed Sir Paul Lambert as independent member for finance.
WHO warns about mental health and wellbeing of Europe's doctors and nurses
By Liz Wells 15 October 2025
Doctors and nurses in Europe are working in conditions that harm their mental health and wellbeing, a new survey reveals.
Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership selects head of hospitals and community care
By Liz Wells 15 October 2025
Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has appointed Caroline Robertson as head of hospitals and community care.
Picker welcomes new appointments to its board of trustees
By Liz Wells 14 October 2025
Health and social care charity Picker has made four new additions to its board of trustees.
Hundreds of newly-qualified nurses and midwives join Scottish health board
By Liz Wells 14 October 2025
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has welcomed more than 500 newly-qualified nurses and midwives in October.
Strike ballot planned for resident doctors in Scotland
By Liz Wells 14 October 2025
BMA Scotland is planning to ballot its resident doctor members on strike action after the Scottish Government ‘U-turned on a crucial commitment on pay’.
BREAKING NEWS: Matthew Taylor to lead Government's new Fair Work Agency
By Liz Wells 14 October 2025
NHS Confederation chief executive Matthew Taylor has been appointed as the first Fair Work Agency chair.
Left-shift views - FOMO and public sector change
13 October 2025
Our correspondent Melissa Harvard looks outside the box to provide a radical solution for healthcare
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Tameside, Greater Manchestercirca £130,000 p.a.
Assistant Director – Adult Social Care & Health
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Sefton (Metropolitan borough), Merseyside£99,453 (plus pay award pending)
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