Government accused of ‘cover up’ over ‘delay’ in publishing NHS trust deficit figures
‘It’s a cover up to deny public true picture of the NHS,’ said Labour’s Jonathan Ashworth. ‘We demand full transparency … Read more
May’s extra £8bn pledge for NHS is far less than it needs, experts say
Theresa May’s pledge of £8bn more for the NHS is far less than the service needs and could damage the … Read more
One in four social care staff leaving the profession every year
A new briefing from the Health Foundation has highlighted that the future workforce for the NHS and social care sector … Read more
What are STPs and why do they matter?
Sustainability and transformation plans (STPs) are place-based plans for improving health and care services in 44 areas of England. They … Read more
Cuts to crucial children’s health services are jeopardising the health of England’s children and young people
A new RCN report, The Best Start: The Future of Children’s Health, shows how plummeting numbers of health visitors and … Read more
Union condemns cuts to school nurses
Cuts to crucial services are jeopardising the health of England’s children, nursing leaders are warning. The Royal College of Nursing … Read more
Recruitment crisis hits NHS with one in nine posts currently vacant
About 40,000 nursing posts are now vacant in the NHS in England as the service heads for the worst recruitment … Read more
Beds to be axed at Leek Moorlands Hospital ‘within weeks’
Beds will be axed at another North Staffordshire hospital in the next few weeks. Campaigners have been fighting to safeguard … Read more
Is there ‘parity of esteem’ between mental and physical health?
Mental health has long been regarded as a poor relation of the NHS. Years of under-investment means that people with … Read more
What impact will Brexit have on the health and social care workforce?
The UK’s departure from the EU could affect a number of issues including cross-border patient entitlements; the regulation and supply … Read more