NHS To Expand Use Of Private Sector To Tackle Waits
The use of the private sector to tackle the NHS backlog in England is to be expanded, the government says. Ministers say... Read More
Junior Doctors Begin Longest Strike Yet In England
Junior doctors in England will begin their longest walkout yet today, in protest over pay. They say the government’s refusal to talk... Read More
Hot Weather Adds To NHS Pressure As Doctors Strike
Health bosses are warning of major disruption and pressure on the NHS in England, as the hot weather combines with the latest... Read More
Food Price Cap Will Not Make A Difference – Retailers
Government plans to introduce a cap on the price of basic food items will not help tackle the rising cost of living,... Read More
Government On Brink Of Giving NHS Staff 5% Pay Rise
The government is expected to agree to give NHS staff in England their 5% pay increase at a key meeting later. Government... Read More
NHS Strikes: Midwives In England Vote To Accept NHS Pay Offer
Midwives in England have voted to accept the latest NHS pay offer, the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) says. The offer covers... Read More
Heath Secretary To Ask Court If Next RCN Nurses’ Strike Is Lawful
The health secretary has said he is pursuing legal action over the lawfulness of the next strike by NHS nurses in England.... Read More
Calls For Talks To End Junior Doctors’ Strikes
Doctors’ leaders and ministers are being urged to start formal pay talks after a breakthrough on a deal with other NHS staff... Read More
Unite Union Suspends Action In England – Ambulance Strikes
Ambulance strikes due to take place in England on Monday and Wednesday have been called off. The Unite union suspended the industrial... Read More
Nurses To Suspend 48-Hour Strike As Talks With Government Start
Nurses in England have suspended next week’s 48-hour strike as they start talks with the government over pay. The Royal College of... Read More
