Emergency unit faced closure amid ‘significant staffing crisis’
HSJ has seen an email that shows managers wanted to temporarily close Whipps Cross University Hospital Trust same day emergency … Read more
staffing crisis
MPs conclude that NHS workforce plan cannot deliver
The cross-party Public Accounts Committee has heavily criticised the government’s 15 year workforce plan in a new report, in particular the … Read more
Two in five NHS staff have felt unwell due to stress at work, survey finds
A survey by the Doctors’ Association UK has shown that over 40% of staff reported feeling unwell due to work-related … Read more
Safety standards not met by 7 in 10 hospital trusts
An analysis of inspection reports by the Observer found that patient safety is frequently at risk in NHS hospital trusts … Read more
Royal College of GPs warn profession could reach ‘breaking point’
A government pledge to increase GP numbers by 5,000 within three years is falling short amid fears the profession “could … Read more
Nearly 40 per cent of GPs plan to leave the NHS within five years
Government attempts to stop GPs quitting the profession are failing as four in 10 say they are planning to retire … Read more