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ASPCo calls for Budget to boost jobs, skills, and NHS staffing
Tania Bowers, global public policy director at APSCo, said: “This Budget is an opportunity to deliver meaningful reform that empowers employers and workers alike.”
NHS
Employee Relations
CLCH NHS Trust gains Menopause Friendly Accreditation
Lucia Ricci said: “Through focused activity, we have crafted a culture where colleagues affected by menopause feel empowered, understood and valued."
News
NHS Sussex rolls out ‘WorkWell’ to tackle health barriers to employment
The aim is to move care from hospitals into local communities, focus on prevention, and better join up health and employment support.
News
Most doctors say Government’s 10-year plan risks lower standards of care – BMA
53% of respondents said they strongly supported more specialty training places, and nearly 40% strongly supported increasing the number of medical academics.
Compensation & Benefits
60% of adults rank PMI as top workplace benefit – Howden Life and Health
Howden’s research found that 27% of adults have paid for private treatment themselves in the past five years.
Compensation & Benefits
Senior doctors in England prepared to take industrial action, BMA warns
The BMA’s survey found that 67% of consultants who took part said they would be willing to strike, rising to 82% among SAS doctors.
Health
Half of unpaid carers say NHS support is not enough – Carers UK
65% of unpaid carers felt overwhelmed because they could not take a break, while 66% needed more support with their own health and wellbeing.
News
NHS Employers names organisations for 2025/26 Diversity in Health and Care Partners programme
The programme begins in September with a virtual masterclass for board members on EDI and tackling health inequalities.
Education & Training
Youth Employment UK and NHS launch careers hub to support future workforce
The initiative is backed by organisations including City & Guilds, Gateway Qualifications, NCFE, NOCN Group and OAL, and aims to strengthen the future talent pipeline across both clinical and non-clinical roles.
Compensation & Benefits
Northern Ireland consultants open fresh pay dispute with Government
BMA’s Northern Ireland consultants committee (NICC) have made the decision to re-enter a dispute with the Department of health and health service employers in response to this year’s DDRB recommended pay uplift for doctors.
Education & Training
NHS to overhaul recruitment for newly qualified nurses and midwives
Under the new plan, NHS providers will begin hiring staff before vacancies formally arise, with recruitment based on projected need rather than current headcount.
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.