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Instability within flexible workforce revealed

By Liz Wells 17 October 2024

Around 14% of the flexible workforce in health and social care expect to leave their role or retire within the next two years, with a further 18% in the next 5-10 years, a new report reveals.

GREATER MANCHESTER MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Manchester mental health workers to strike over unsafe staffing

By Liz Wells 16 October 2024

Mental health staff in Manchester have begun a 24-hour strike in a dispute over unsafe staffing levels.

WORKFORCE

NHS launches anonymous sexual misconduct reporting for staff

By Liz Wells 16 October 2024

NHS staff will be able to anonymously report incidents of sexual misconduct at work thanks to a new framework issued to local hospitals.

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust adds to board

By Liz Wells 15 October 2024

Two experienced NHS leaders have been appointed to the board of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

UNITE

Guys' and St Thomas' nurses win late-night shift fight

By Liz Wells 14 October 2024

Guys’ and St Thomas’ day theatre nurses have won their fight against increases to late night finishes, Unite has revealed.

WORKFORCE

Hope in the dark

By Lee Peart 14 October 2024

Offering hope in challenging times was the theme of the HPMA Conference & Awards at the Europa Hotel in Belfast this month, where HPMA celebrated its 50th anniversary.

WORKFORCE

Chair appointment extended on Tayside NHS board

By Liz Wells 14 October 2024

Lorna Birse-Stewart's appointment as chair of Tayside NHS board has been extended.

NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

North Central London ICB appoints new chair

By Liz Wells 11 October 2024

Paul Najsarek has been unveiled as the new chair of the North Central London ICB, following approval from the secretary of state for health and social care Wes Streeting.

WORKFORCE

Government significantly reforms employment rights

By Liz Wells 10 October 2024

The government has unveiled new legislation to help tackle poor working conditions and benefit businesses and workers.

ROTHERHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Rotherham Hospital staff protest over eviction plans

By Liz Wells 09 October 2024

A group of NHS workers protested outside Rotherham Hospital earlier this week (7 October) against plans to evict staff from accommodation at the hospital.