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Suspended sentences for paramedic and recruiter who defrauded £60k from NHS

By Liz Wells 18 February 2026

A former NHS locum paramedic and a recruitment consultant have received suspended sentences after defrauding the NHS out of more than £60,000, following an NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) inve...

WORKFORCE

NHS staff pursued by bailiffs over payroll mistakes

By Liz Wells 17 February 2026

Payroll errors by the NHS have led to thousands of staff being referred to debt collectors, a BBC investigation has found.

WORKFORCE

High Court rules on lawfulness of single-sex toilet guidance

By Liz Wells 16 February 2026

The High Court has dismissed a legal challenge against the Equality and Human Rights Commission's (EHRC's) interim guidance on single-sex services published last year.

WORKFORCE

Independent adviser for innovation joins HCPC

By Liz Wells 13 February 2026

Dr Iain McGregor, director of innovation and resources at the Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA), has joined Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as adviser on technology-led innovation.

NHS DEVON

NHS Devon appoints acting chief executive and accountable officer

By Liz Wells 13 February 2026

Libby Ryan-Davies has been appointed as NHS Devon’s acting chief executive and accountable officer.

PAY DEALS

Government unveils pay rise for 1.4m NHS workers

By Liz Wells 12 February 2026

More than 1.4 million NHS workers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive a pay rise from April, the Government announced.

WORKFORCE

BREAKING NEWS: Royal College of Surgeons reveals first directly elected president

By Lee Peart 12 February 2026

Tim Lane is the first president of the Royal College of Surgeons of England to be directly elected by surgical members and fellows.

WORKFORCE

All NHS staff need new deal, says Mackey

By Liz Wells 12 February 2026

The health service needs a ‘reset’ of its deal with all of its staff, according to chief executive of NHS England Sir Jim Mackey.

WORKFORCE

South Yorkshire hospitals to invest over £500k a year to strengthen nursing workforce

By Liz Wells 12 February 2026

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has set out plans to increase the number of registered nurses on adult inpatient wards, in line with national best practice.

ROYAL BERKSHIRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Berkshire trust names in-coming chief executive

By Liz Wells 12 February 2026

James Blythe, interim group chief executive at St George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospital Group, is to become the new chief executive at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.