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Senior doctors in England balloted for industrial action
The ballots for consultants and specialist, associate specialist and specialty (SAS) doctors opened today, 11th May, and will run for eight weeks, closing on 6th July.
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BMA warns advanced practitioner deployment risks patient safety
81% of doctors said the way advanced practitioners currently work in the NHS is a risk to patient safety.
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Employers rethink health plans as demand for weight-loss drugs grows – Howden
The data highlighted a growing disconnect between employee expectations and employer affordability.
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Canada Life and Perci Health partner to support employees with specialist cancer care
Dan Crook said: “By joining forces, we believe we can offer employees living with cancer a treatment and recovery journey that goes far beyond hospital care."
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Government to fund 2,000 new nursing apprenticeships
A further 2,000 young people from deprived areas will get support to apply for medical courses, with £2.3m of funding.
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Teladoc Health UK expands virtual clinic to widen workforce healthcare access
The updated model is designed to provide a single, integrated healthcare ecosystem, offering physical, mental and lifestyle support through one platform.
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BMA staff stage further strikes amid ongoing pay dispute
The staff, represented by GMB Union, walked out after the BMA did not return to negotiations following previous industrial action.
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RedArc support helps one in five employees with long-term illness stay in work
The findings relate to individuals supported during 2025 through employer-provided or insurer-backed services, all of whom were living with complex and significant health conditions.
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Chronic dehydration affecting workplace performance, research suggests
According to research from air up, 58% of UK adults are chronically dehydrated.
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Blaenau Gwent records highest workplace injury rate in the UK, research finds
Data from Direct365 revealed that Blaenau Gwent saw 479 injuries per 100,000 employees, more than double the national average.
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Senedd report a “step in the right direction” for future of general practice, say GPs
The report examined the long-term sustainability of general practice following concerns over funding, workforce pressures and patient access.
Compensation & Benefits
GPs in England overwhelmingly reject imposed contract changes – BMA
Almost 17,000 GPs and GP registrars took part in the vote, with 98.9% opposing the plans and calling for a return to negotiations.