Compensation & Benefits
Working parents need us! Don’t let mental health support go unused
Demand for child and adolescent mental health support continues to rise, as does the associated pressure on working parents.
NHS
News
Public backs competitive pay for senior doctors, BMA says
The findings come as consultants and specialist, associate specialist and specialty (SAS) doctors in England are being balloted on potential industrial action over pay.
Employee Relations
Leicester maternity staff report improved empathy after workplace coaching programme
More than three quarters of maternity staff in Leicester said empathy had improved across the service following a workplace coaching and culture programme delivered during 2023 and 2024.
News
Northern Ireland secondary care doctors balloted on strike action over pay
The ballot includes consultants, specialist, associate specialist and specialty (SAS) doctors, and resident doctors working in secondary care across Northern Ireland.
News
Over half of employees say NHS delays impacted their work – Health Shield
More than one in five employees said NHS waiting times or access to treatment significantly affected their ability to work.
News
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.
News
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.
Featured
Long-term sickness remains high as NHS delays impact workforce, says Broadstone
More than 11 million fit notes were issued in 2025, with NHS delays continuing to drive long-term sickness and workforce absence.
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.
News
Coventry University research highlights need for stronger NHS support after workplace violence
New research urges NHS organisations to focus on the period after violent incidents to better protect staff wellbeing and improve retention.
News
NHS England reports drop in staff engagement and morale in 2025 survey
Morale dropped to 5.35 from 5.73, with more staff considering leaving and negative stress indicators up.
News
BMA welcomes medical training prioritisation law but calls for further reforms
The Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act received Royal Assent on Thursday, introducing measures intended to prioritise UK medical graduates for NHS training places.