Concerns over NHS workforce plan delay after Barclay comments Health Secretary Steve Barclay on Sunday refused to give a deadline for the release of the long-awaited NHS workforce plan. The Independent UK · May 29, 2023
Nurses’ strikes could continue until Christmas, union leader says Nurses could remain on picket lines until Christmas if they cannot reach a deal with the Government, Royal College of Nursing leader Pat Cullen said. The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2023
Nurses’ walk outs could last until Christmas as union plans ‘mega strike’ National ballot of Royal College of Nursing members could double number of NHS trusts hit by action The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2023
Children 'left in pain' after thousands of NHS operations axed in just one year A series of Freedom of Information requests by the Liberal Democrats has lifted the lid on the scale of cancelled surgeries affecting kids - and the waits they have to suffer Daily Mirror · Apr 2, 2023
Nearly 15,000 children’s operations cancelled last year, data suggests Some 77 NHS hospital trusts in England provided data to the Liberal Democrats. The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2023
NHS chiefs ‘deeply concerned’ as junior doctors plan 72-hour walkout over pay The British Medical Association said junior doctors in England had overwhelmingly backed strike action. The Independent UK · Feb 20, 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
Millions of mental health patients ‘facing NHS delays or missing out’ Auditors said NHS mental health services ‘are under continued and increasing pressure’, with many users are reporting poor experiences The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023
Millions ‘face waits for NHS mental health treatment, or miss out’ Auditors said NHS mental health services ‘are under continued and increasing pressure’, with many users are reporting poor experiences. The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023
NHS facing ‘incredibly disrupted week’ Strikes across the NHS in England will continue on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023
Largest strike in NHS history will cause ‘huge’ disruption Nurses and ambulance staff are walking out together for the first time. The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023
Strike action hit more than 88,000 appointments in England, says NHS Industry leaders accuse the government of ‘getting in the way’ of attempts to tackle record backlog of care The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023
Strike action hits more than 88,000 appointments in England – NHS Industry leaders have implored ministers to resolve the dispute with health workers. The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023
BMA to test water for potential industrial action by senior doctors Senior medics have raised concerns over pay cuts and problems with their pensions. The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023
The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023 Hospitals see near-record numbers of medically-fit patients stuck in beds The discharge rate is just 30% in north-west England.
The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023 Nurses and ambulance workers continue strikes in England and Wales Future strikes are planned for February and March as unions urged ministers to negotiate on pay.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2023 More than 2,600 ambulance workers from Unite to join existing strike Industrial action on 23 January in England and Wales will coincide with strike by Unison members
Wales Online · Jan 1, 2023 NHS under same pressure as during early stages of pandemic But this time there is 'a worn-out workforce, even higher levels of staff shortages and vacancies'
The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2023 NHS facing ‘equivalent levels of pressure’ as the pandemic Exhausted and underresourced staff are experiencing a higher demand for care than ever during a severe flu season, officials said.
The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022 Mental health issues are ‘parallel pandemic’ that NHS is not equipped to tackle, leaders warn ‘We’ve really got to address the significant, unmet need for care’
Daily Mirror · Dec 23, 2022 NHS facing its 'darkest Christmas to date' thanks to Strep A, Covid, flu and strikes Last week figures reveal that one in four ambulance patients in England waited more than an hour to be given to A&E teams at hospitals, whilst the number of patients with flu and Strep A skyrockets
The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022 NHS ‘close to overheating’ as unions reveal new strike dates for January Emergency services see ‘intense’ surge in demand, as fresh walkouts by ambulance staff announced
The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022 Rising flu admissions sparks warning of more severe season than pre-pandemic An average of 1,939 people with flu were in hospital each day last week, up 67% on 1,162 the previous week.
The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022 Christmas could be one of the darkest to date for NHS, say health leaders Unions have long argued they are striking not just over pay but due to the state of the healthcare system.
Daily Mirror · Dec 22, 2022 Tories could 'speed up' 2023 NHS wage deal - but still won't talk pay with strikers Health Secretary Steve Barclay is trying to shift focus onto 2023 pay awards for NHS workers, which will be determined in April. Staff usually get backdated wage boosts from August.