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Minister pledges review of gagging orders linked to maternity discrimination

By Richard Wheeler30th March 2018Career Advice

Gagging orders which prevent women speaking out about maternity discrimination are a priority in a Government review, according to a minister. Business Minister Andrew Griffiths said non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are

Shortlist announced for 2018 Scottish Social Services awards

By Iain MacDonald29th March 2018News Scotland

The shortlist for the 2018 Scottish Social Services Awards has been announced today. The awards attracted over 100 applications nationwide representing a diverse mix of social services that have made

Holyrood MSPs told of recruitment crisis affecting patient care in neurology

By The Press Association27th March 2018News Scotland

A “recruitment crisis” in neurology is affecting patient care, MSPs have heard. Professor Malcolm Macleod, clinical lead for neurology at NHS Forth Valley, said use of locums caused “chaos”. Giving

Plan to train 3000 extra staff will see mums-to-be keep same midwife throughout pregnancy

By David Hughes26th March 2018News England

Expectant mothers will be treated by the same midwives throughout their pregnancy in a bid to reduce miscarriages and stillbirths under plans being set out by Jeremy Hunt. The Health

Nursery staff back keeping glitter despite environmental concerns, poll suggests

By Alison Kershaw26th March 2018News England

There may be concerns about its effect on the environment, but a poll suggests glitter will still be adorning children’s artwork for some time yet. Almost eight in 10 (78%)

NHS Trusts failing to log or disclose conflicts on interest, researchers say

By Sally Wardle26th March 2018News England

Many NHS trusts in England are failing to log, track or disclose information on conflicts of interest among staff, it has been claimed. While healthcare professionals are obliged to divulge

Sexual harrassment victims suffering amid ‘corrosive’ working cultures

By Alan Jones26th March 2018Career Advice

Victims of sexual harassment at work need better protection because their voices have been silenced by “corrosive” cultures, a report has said. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) called

New guidance to help agency workers understand their employment rights

By Alan Jones26th March 2018Career Advice

Agency workers are being offered fresh guidance on their employment rights after complaints that many were suffering delays in being paid, or not being paid at all. The conciliation service

NI Social Care Council announce new chair and non-executive member appointments

By Iain MacDonald23rd March 2018News Northern Ireland

The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) has announced the appointment of Paul Martin and its new Chair. Speaking about the appointment, Chief Executive, Colum Conway, said: “I am delighted to

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Minister pledges review of gagging orders linked to maternity discrimination

Holyrood MSPs told of recruitment crisis affecting patient care in neurology

Plan to train 3000 extra staff will see mums-to-be keep same midwife throughout pregnancy

Nursery staff back keeping glitter despite environmental concerns, poll suggests

NHS Trusts failing to log or disclose conflicts on interest, researchers say

Sexual harrassment victims suffering amid ‘corrosive’ working cultures

New guidance to help agency workers understand their employment rights

Family hail justice for little ones as mother jailed over four boys’ fire deaths

Southport child-killer detained for at least 52 years for ‘sadistic’ murders of girls

Whitehall ‘group think’ and inter-departmental ‘open warfare’ slammed by vaccine tsar

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Tag: Workforce

Minister pledges review of gagging orders linked to maternity discrimination

Shortlist announced for 2018 Scottish Social Services awards

Holyrood MSPs told of recruitment crisis affecting patient care in neurology

Plan to train 3000 extra staff will see mums-to-be keep same midwife throughout pregnancy

Nursery staff back keeping glitter despite environmental concerns, poll suggests

NHS Trusts failing to log or disclose conflicts on interest, researchers say

Sexual harrassment victims suffering amid ‘corrosive’ working cultures

New guidance to help agency workers understand their employment rights

NI Social Care Council announce new chair and non-executive member appointments

NI social workers launch survey exploring experiences of intimidation and violence