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Stress led to more NHS staff absences than Covid, new figures show

The scale of the mental health crisis is revealed as nurses and ambulance workers prepare to strike this week

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2023

Medical students told to 'drop out while you can' despite NHS staffing crisis

EXCLUSIVE: Medical students are needed to help bolster an already understaffed NHS workforce, but financial difficulties and the prospect burnout from exhausting shifts has left many feeling worried about what the future holds

Daily Mirror · Jan 31, 2023

Hospitals in England cancel 88,000 appointments in seven weeks due to strikes

NHS leaders warn disruption to patients could become even worse as healthcare staff plan further strikes

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2023

Cameras and penalties to deal with idling cabs

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced that serious action will be taken against taxis and tuk-tuks found idling and obstructing traffic, with penalties including fines and point deductions.

Bangkok Post · Jan 21, 2023

Doctor describes 'warzone' hospitals where patients are 'nursed on the floor'

Latifa Patel warned there'll be nobody to perform C-sections if the NHS keeps losing staff

Liverpool Echo · Jan 21, 2023

Don’t panic when Starmer refers to NHS ‘reform’. He is thwarting Tory moves to destroy it

For too long, reform has been a ministerial code word for ‘dismantling’. Labour’s approach will be refreshingly different, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2023

Westminster’s move to block gender bill is ‘full-frontal attack’ on Scottish parliament, says Sturgeon – as it happened

Nicola Sturgeon says Scottish government will defend its legislation ‘and stand up for Scotland’s parliament’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2023

NHS doctors' mental health meltdowns as stressed A&E staff suffer panic attacks on shift

A Sunday People investigation uncovers the shocking toll on hospital doctors, with half of NHS medics suffering mental health problems in the past year as they struggle with understaffing

Daily Mirror · Jan 14, 2023

Steve Barclay privately concedes he will have to increase pay offer to NHS staff

The U-turn may help to end wave of strikes, though funding it could require cuts to key services

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2023

Barclay urged to address ‘workforce crisis’ at meeting with medical leaders

Medical union bosses said there was no movement on pay demands during the meeting with the Health Secretary.

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023