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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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WorkWell Employer Champion programme launched to boost workplace wellbeing
The programme, funded by the Government, offers free, confidential support to people whose health impacts their ability to stay in or return to work.
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One in three midwifery graduates unable to secure a job, survey reveals
Of the midwives who found roles, 55% said they were on fixed-term contracts.
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Oracle Health launches ‘Clinical AI Agent’ to cut doctors’ admin time
The tool uses voice and screen-driven technology to help NHS and private practice staff draft patient notes, aiming to cut admin time.
Health
Unite calls on Government to ensure NHS pay stays above minimum wage
The union said the current lack of a pay deal meant the lowest paid NHS workers needed an emergency pay rise just to stay above the legal minimum.
Health & Wellbeing
Government and RCN agree package to boost graduate nurse pay and progression
New measures will include: prioritising increasing graduate pay, reviewing band 5 nurse roles and pay bands, and establishing a single national nursing preceptorship.
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Just one in four doctors at Manx Care would recommend it as a place to work, survey finds
More than 60% of respondents disagreed or strongly disagreed that the organisation listens to staff views.
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Resident doctors in England call for renewed talks as strikes conclude
BMA Resident Doctors Committee chair Dr Jack Fletcher said the priority must be tackling the jobs crisis facing doctors and securing a credible path to restoring pay.