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BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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.

REGULATION

Rebranded mental health trust told to make urgent improvements

By Lee Peart 15 October 2025

A mental health trust that has changed its name has been told to make urgent improvements by the CQC.

DHSC

Government pledges £80m to support children's hospices

By Lee Peart 15 October 2025

Children’s and young people’s hospices in England will receive £80m over the next three years, giving vital services greater financial certainty to continue caring for seriously ill children and th...

WORKFORCE

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.

BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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.

WORKFORCE

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.

WORKFORCE

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.

REGULATION

'We are working hard to improve,' trust responds to inadequate rating

By Lee Peart 15 October 2025

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has said it is ‘working hard to improve’ after the CQC rating from Basildon University Hospital dropped from requires improvement to inadequate.

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