The Latest Breaking News from Steve Barclay

Health Secretary admits emergency care has ‘not been acceptable’ in recent weeks

Steve Barclay told the Commons: “I and the Government regret the experience for some patients and staff.”

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023

Plan unveiled to move 3,000 NHS patients to care homes - as it's branded 'sticking plaster'

Health Secretary Steve Barclay said he 'regretted' patients' experience but blamed a surge of flu in England's hospitals as he unveiled a plan to discharge thousands within weeks

Daily Mirror · Jan 9, 2023

Over 1,400 hospital beds in London occupied by patients who are fit to be discharged

Lack of beds is causing gridlock in A&E departments and is central to the crisis in hospitals

Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2023

NHS strikes to go ahead as union talks with Steve Barclay end with little progress

Unions say ‘no resolution is in sight’ after ‘bitterly disappointing’ meetings with Government

Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2023

Paramedics and nurses to walk out on strike again after talks collapse

“The Government have missed yet another opportunity… We came here in good faith.”

Wales Online · Jan 9, 2023

Rishi Sunak hints at one-off pay deal with nurses, but says it must be ‘affordable’

Rishi Sunak on Monday morning hailed talks with union leaders as a “good, positive sign” and did not rule out a one-off payment to nurses to end their strikes.

Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2023

NHS strikes will go ahead as talks end with no deal - despite hopes of one-off payment

An 'angry' Unite rep blasted 'insulting' Health Secretary Steve Barclay for offering no deal after talks lasting an hour - despite Rishi Sunak and Downing Street hinting a cash offer could be on the table

Daily Mirror · Jan 9, 2023

Watch: Rishi Sunak declines to say whether one-off payment to nurses is on the table

Rishi Sunak said he was “happy to talk about pay” with unions as ministers held a series of meetings aimed at ending a wave of industrial unrest in the NHS and on the rail network. The Prime Minister did not deny suggestions the Government was considering a one-off payment to…

Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2023

Wealthy Britons should pay fees to use NHS, suggests Tory peer Ken Clarke

‘Better-off patients’ could be asked to make ‘modest contribution’, says former chancellor

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023

Thousands of junior doctors vote on strike action

If there is a yes vote, the doctors will begin their action with a 72-hour full walkout in March.

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023