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Uber offers NHS staff discounted rides and meals for Christmas Day
Uber said the offer recognises healthcare workers who spend Christmas caring for patients instead of celebrating at home.
Healthcare professionals
Education & Training
PharmaLink Academy launches CPD-accredited industry programme
PharmaLink Academy offers job coaching and career support aimed at helping people move from NHS and laboratory roles into the pharmaceutical sector.
Health & Wellbeing
Indeed launches ‘Careers in Care’ platform as 92% of healthcare workers report burnout
The survey found that 22% of healthcare professionals said they put in more than 21 hours of paid overtime per week, almost three extra working days.
News
40% of doctors struggle to provide patient care due to staffing shortages – GMC
Inadequate staffing was the main barrier, with 72% saying it was a problem, down from 79% in 2023.
Compensation & Benefits
Resident doctors announce strike action in England
Resident doctors will be on strike from 7am on 25th July to 7am on 30th July.
News
Success of 10-year health plan hinges on fixing workforce shortages and valuing staff, says BMA
The BMA stressed that “a fundamental shift in the way doctors are valued – financially and culturally” is essential to reverse years of declining pay, burnout, and a high number of doctors leaving the profession.
Education & Training
ISS launches ‘Healthcare Training Academy’ at University Hospital Hairmyres
The academy will train staff in a mix of virtual and hands-on skills, such as technical tasks, leadership and sustainability.
Compensation & Benefits
Unum UK dental claims rise by 35% as more employers turn to private care
The company now covers over 378,000 people with its dental cover, an increase of 27% compared to last year.
Compensation & Benefits
NHS staff awarded above inflation pay rises for second consecutive year
Agenda for Change staff, including nurses, health visitors, midwives, ambulance staff, porters and cleaners, will get a 3.6% pay rise.
Recruitment & HR
NHS London calls for more people to apply for nursing roles
Magda Nyczak-Kal said: “The NHS is a place where you can learn new skills and play an instrumental role in providing quality healthcare to patients."
News
19% of healthcare professionals experience thoughts of self-harm – MDDUS
The findings are part of a survey conducted by MDDUS, which gathered responses from 2,298 healthcare professionals.