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.
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Health and care staff unite against discrimination with diversity campaign
The campaign started on World Day for Cultural Diversity and it aims to celebrate diversity in the workforce and stand against discrimination.
Lead Story
GP unemployment crisis set to deepen, BMA warns
Chairs of the Association’s GP committees have written to Wes Streeting to collectively raise their concerns about the growing GP unemployment crisis.
Employee Relations
UNISON urges direct NHS pay talks as Scottish staff secure higher wages
Staff in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are still waiting for their pay rise, seven weeks after it was due.
Compensation & Benefits
Report calls for £2,000 pay rise for care workers to fix staffing crisis
The Fabian Society and UNISON are urging the Government to fund a £1.5bn pay boost for care staff, warning that the social care workforce crisis will worsen without urgent reform.
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NHS SBS and ImproveWell partner to deliver workforce transformation across NHS
Lara Mott said: “Together, we offer the tools and expertise needed to drive measurable impact on workforce retention, wellbeing and system-wide transformation."
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
Government launches crackdown on fake nurses to boost public safety
The move aims to help to boost protections and safety for both patients and staff, driving up standards and improving patient experience across the NHS through the Government’s Plan for Change.
News
NHS must provide basics for staff wellbeing, says NHS Employers
Caroline Waterfield said: “The survey findings reinforce the importance of providing the fundamentals to staff when it comes to their wellbeing.
News
Health and Social Care Secretary promises “new deal for working people” in conference speech
Speaking at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, Streeting reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to expanding mental health support in the workplace.
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Government invests £1.8m in NHS care for veterans and serving personnel
A new training programme will ensure NHS staff across the country are supported to meet the unique health needs of veterans, serving personnel and their families.
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GMC approves 36 associate training courses, strengthening healthcare workforce standards
The move means that patients, employers and colleagues can be assured that PAs and AAs have the required knowledge and skills to practise safely once they qualify.