The Latest Breaking News from NHS Providers

Junior doctors’ strike: hospitals ‘worried about overnight patient safety’

Bosses say they are concerned because of a shortage of consultants available to cover for striking staff

The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2023

London NHS Trust cancels all non-urgent care during junior doctors’ strike

Whittington Health NHS Trust said it had made ‘difficult decision’ to ensure patient safety in emergency care

Evening Standard · Apr 6, 2023

‘Disruptive’ strike by NHS junior doctors gives rise to concerns over patient safety

The 96-hour strike between 11 April and 15 April is likely to be the most disruptive in the history of the NHS

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023

Deteriorating infrastructure in NHS hospitals endangering patients’ safety, says report

Patients and staff are using buildings with ‘leaking roofs and broken boilers’

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

NHS hospitals at risk of ‘sudden collapse’ put patients in danger, says report

Patients and staff are using buildings with ‘leaking roofs and broken boilers’ while some hospitals have not replaced old building materials.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Dilapidated NHS buildings putting patients at risk, report warns

NHS Providers warn that some buildings are at risk of ‘sudden collapse’ due to underinvestment

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2023

Steve Barclay to meet nursing union for talks as minister says NHS strikes ‘must end’

Strike action has been paused while officials meet for ‘intensive’ discussions on pay

Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2023

Strikes by junior doctors will significantly impact wait times – hospital leader

A health minister has also said that patients will be put at risk by the action.

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Huge 48-hour nurses strike is a 'worrying escalation' that 'could lead to serious damage to NHS', say leaders

Sir Julian Hartley, chief executive at NHS Providers said the escalation was 'worrying', with over 140,000 appointments already postponed as a result of staff walkouts

Manchester Evening News · Feb 16, 2023

Nurses’ union in UK warns of exodus of young staff

RCN says nearly 43,000 nurses in UK have quit early in their careers over past five years

The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2023