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ASSISTED DYING

BREAKING NEWS: Assisted dying in England and Wales moves closer

By Liz Wells 20 June 2025

MPs have again voted in favour of The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in the House of Commons.

WORKFORCE

Barts employees challenge 'discriminatory' uniform policy

By Liz Wells 20 June 2025

Three NHS workers have launched legal action against Barts Health NHS Trust arguing that its new uniform and dress code policy unlawfully discriminates against them because of their pro-Palestinian...

UKHSA

UKHSA reveals inequalities in HPV vaccination uptake

By Liz Wells 20 June 2025

The UKHSA is warning that variations in geographical coverage of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in adolescents across England is leaving young women in some areas with less protection against c...

TECHNOLOGY

North Bristol NHS Trust awarded £1.56m in research funding

By Lee Peart 20 June 2025

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) has received £1.56m in Research Capability Funding (RCF) from the NIHR for 2025/26.

INDUSTRIAL ACTION

Dorset healthcare workers protest over outsourcing threat

By Liz Wells 20 June 2025

Healthcare workers employed by University Hospitals Dorset NHS Trust have protested outside a board meeting at Poole Hospital.

BMA

BMA to launch indicative ballots of senior doctors in England

By Liz Wells 20 June 2025

The BMA is appealing to the Government to negotiate as it is to launch indicative ballots of senior doctors in England over their recent pay offer.

REGULATION

MPs to vote on Assisted Dying Bill

By Lee Peart 20 June 2025

MPs will today vote on the final stage of The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in the House of Commons.

NHS waiting times rise in Wales

By Lee Peart 19 June 2025

The number of people waiting over two years for treatment rose by 14% to 9,600 in Wales in April.

INDUSTRIAL ACTION

Lancashire cleaners strike for three more days

By Liz Wells 19 June 2025

Cleaners employed by private firm Mitie at three NHS health centres in East Lancashire are striking for a further three days.

WORKFORCE

Training to ensure healthcare staff have skills to handle learning disabilities and autism

By Liz Wells 19 June 2025

The DHSC has published new guidance to ensure health and care staff have skills to provide care for people with a learning disability and autistic people.