Health & Wellbeing
Sleep deprivation among doctors up 20% since 2022, MDU survey finds
The survey revealed nearly 90% of doctors felt sleep deprived at work, a 20% increase from January 2022 when 75% reported the same.
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Nine in 10 nurses and midwives experience physical violence at work, data reveals
The abuse included NHS staff being punched, bitten, spat at, choked, headbutted and even stabbed – with the violence occurring daily for one in 11 (9%).
Health & Wellbeing
NHS Trust tests ‘OWEN’ model for staff bereavement support
Developed by Jules Lewis and Jules Lock at SaTH, the study focuses on the Openness, Wellbeing, Empathy and New Beginnings (OWEN) model.
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Government and Nuffield Health to support NHS staff getting back to work
Nuffield Health’s Joint Pain Programme will support NHS workers with chronic and long-term joint conditions like arthritis.
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One in five GPs change career due to lack of work as a doctor, survey finds
A further 47% said they were expecting to make changes.
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NHS and Growth Hub to host wellbeing event in Herefordshire and Worcestershire
Business leaders attending the events will gain practical strategies for supporting employees with health conditions.
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SaTH earns Disability Confident Leader status
SaTH was commended for integrating inclusivity and accessibility into its recruitment practices, offering adjustments and support to staff.
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Cleaning team at Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospitals strike over working conditions
Workers have reported issues including the absence of an adequate rest area at Guy's Hospital and rest facilities at St Thomas' without ventilation.
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Two-thirds of ethnic minority doctors in Scotland witness racism at work, BMA finds
The survey revealed that 64% of non-white doctors have either experienced (41%) or witnessed (23%) racist incidents.
Compensation & Benefits
Charities warn NICs hike will force essential services for older people to close
Age UK has warned that increased employer NICs will cost local Age UK charities £6.27m annually, forcing staff cuts and service closures for vulnerable older people.
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Resident doctors in England vote to go into dispute over lack of progress on reforms to overtime and safe-working systems
The BMA resident doctors committee has voted to go into dispute over a lack of progress to non-payment elements of the 2024 pay deal.
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Emergency NHS pay rise exposes poverty rates in hospitals, says Unite
NHS employers announced an emergency increase for all NHS staff on grade two and the bottom of grade three.