CQC survey finds fifth of new mothers not told how to access mental health support
A fifth of new mothers were not told how to access help if their mental health were to decline after giving birth, according to a survey. And more than one
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Northern Ireland’s nurses suspend further strike action following pay parity pledge
Nurses have suspended strike action over pay in the first major coup for restored power-sharing at Stormont. Extra money for salary parity with England and promises on safe staffing levels
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Minister confirms independent inquiry into maternity scandal to look at 900 more cases
An independent inquiry into Britain’s biggest ever maternity scandal is looking at 900 cases, according to a health minister. Nadine Dorries (pictured) confirmed the increased number of potentially relevant cases
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New Health Minister pledges to restore salary parity for Northern Ireland’s nurses
Nurses will receive a pay rise in a “breakthrough” bid to end strike action which has paralysed the health service in Northern Ireland, the new Health Minister said. Robin Swann
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Stormont’s new health minister set to meet trade unions over pay dispute
Stormont’s new health minister is to meet trade unions involved in ongoing strike action as other parties face questions as to why they avoided the portfolio. Ulster Unionist minister Robin
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Career burglar jailed for at least 31 years for murder of retired midwife
A career burglar who murdered an elderly woman in her own home and set fire to her body has been jailed for at least 31 years. Aaron Fyle, 29, battered
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Thousands of nurses in Northern Ireland walk out again over pay
Thousands of nurses in Northern Ireland have started another day of strike action in a row over pay. The protest follows a similar strike last month over salary rates that
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Care workers and nurses provide biggest share of million plus working on Christmas Day
More people will be working on Christmas Day compared to previous years, often without any extra pay, new research has suggested. The TUC estimated that 1,104,000 employees will work on
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Healthcare workers could be forced to have flu jab as figures reveal just 61% vaccinated
Healthcare workers could be forced to have flu jabs as new figures reveal that just 61% of NHS staff have received their injections. Data from Public Health England shows that
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Thousands of medical appointments cancelled following NI nurses strike
Around 5,000 medical appointments were cancelled following an unprecedented nurses strike which paralysed parts of the NHS. Healthcare workers in Northern Ireland said they were tearful and “at the end
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