Hundreds of NHS anaesthetists unable to get jobs
This year sees 350 trainee anaesthetists were unable to get posts for the next stage of anaesthetics training (higher specialist training ST4) … Read more
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How can new diagnostics hubs cope with staff shortages?
Nineteen more locations have been announced for Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) by the Health and social care secretary Steve Barclay, which takes … Read more
‘Unprecedented numbers’ sent hundreds of miles for a bed
The HSJ reports that parts of the country are seeing ‘unprecedented’ numbers of ‘inappropriate’ out of area placements for mental … Read more
Invest in publicly run services to secure health and social care
For the first time more than 50% of NHS patients referred for hip and knee replacement are being treated in … Read more
Report warns of nursing ‘exodus’ as many look to quit after pandemic
A new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) reveals that almost a third more nurses and midwives … Read more
NHS England plans local banks of GPs working flexibly
NHS England intends to set up local banks of GPs working flexibly, according to its People Plan which was published … Read more
Seriously ill patients spending hours on trolleys
The most seriously ill patients are left waiting for hours in corridors or trolleys as the NHS struggles to find … Read more
Government’s new immigration plan denounced as ‘absolute disaster’ for care sector
The Independent reports that experts, health leaders, and trade unions have rounded on the government’s new immigration policy warning it … Read more
HSJ reports leak that reveals government fears over 50,000 nurses plan
HSJ has revealed that senior government officials are challenging NHS England’s plans for boosting retention to deliver the prime minister’s … Read more
Immigration plan: No visas for low-skilled workers, the government says
Under the plan, low-skilled workers would not get visas under post- Brexit immigration rules. The government wants employers would “move … Read more