PM blames strike action as NHS waiting lists hit new record high of 7.7 million
The NHS waiting list in England has hit a new record high, with 7.7 million people – around one in seven – waiting for treatment, data shows. New figures from
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Tag: Pay and Conditions
Cosla makes revised pay proposal to council workers describing it as ‘extremely strong offer’
The association consisting of Scottish local authorities has offered a revised pay offer for council workers. The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (Cosla) has made a two-part offer that will
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Care workers among 50,000 workers to vote on strike action amid pay dispute
More than 50,000 school and council workers will begin voting on strike action today in a dispute over pay. Ballots will take place among GMB members at almost 3,000 schools
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Yousaf confirms minimum £12ph for care workers while pledging to tackle ‘scourge of poverty’
Humza Yousaf set his sights on tackling the “scourge of poverty” as he revealed the Scottish Government’s priorities for the coming year. In a wide ranging speech, the Scottish First
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‘More must be done’ to entice next generation of healthcare workers
The Government is putting measures in place to make studying to work in midwifery, nursing or dentistry more affordable, although those in education warned “more work needs to be done”.
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Junior doctors in Scotland overwhelmingly accept ‘record’ pay deal
Junior doctors in Scotland have overwhelmingly voted to accept a “record” pay offer from the Scottish Government. The British Medical Association (BMA) had recommended its members accept the offer, which
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Health and care workers being short-changed by 12-year freeze in mileage rates
People who drive their car for work are being short-changed because the Government has not updated mileage rates for more than a decade, according to a report. Analysis by motoring
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BMA set to continue strike action saying PMs 6% ‘final offer’ is huge opportunity missed
NHS doctors in England will continue with strike action despite Rishi Sunak saying a 6% pay deal was the “final offer”. The Prime Minister, whose offer of a 6.5% deal
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Staff at Care Quality Commission to strike in dispute over pay
Workers at the Care Quality Commission are to strike in a dispute over pay. The Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) said more than 90 of its members employed by
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NHS Workforce Plan ‘achingly vague’ with no ambition or detail whatsoever, Adam Kay says
The NHS Workforce Plan is “achingly vague” when it comes to how the health service will retain staff and should mention the “crucial” matter of pay, according to former doctor
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