Thousands of doctors to protest over new contract plans
Thousands of doctors are expected to join a protest in London over the Government’s plans to impose a new contract. The march is the second of its kind in the
Read MoreThousands of doctors are expected to join a protest in London over the Government’s plans to impose a new contract. The march is the second of its kind in the
Read MoreA new report from Skills for Care has revealed that number of adult social care jobs in England increased by around 40,000 between 2013 and 2014 taking the total to
Read MoreSkills for Health (SfH) has published the second in its Working Paper series, analysing what needs to be done to create a high quality sustainable support workforce in the UK’s
Read MoreTime spent travelling to and from from first and last appointments of the day should count as working time, the European Court of Justice has ruled. The Luxembourg-based court declared
Read MoreOne in five maternity staff say they have come into contact with a patient they knew or suspected of having been trafficked, but most healthcare workers report little knowledge or
Read MoreA meeting of UK social work organisations has agreed to campaign collectively to safeguard the profession. Representatives of the social work organisations have produced a joint statement that outlines their
Read MoreThe NHS is facing an almost unprecedented financial challenge this year, and current plans are quite simply unaffordable, a health chief has warned. Foundation trusts have been asked to revisit
Read MoreHealth officials have pulled out of publishing recommendations on safe staffing after Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt gave the responsibility to the newly-formed NHS Improvement body. The National Institute of Health
Read MoreCornerstone is one of the largest care providers in Scotland, providing services to children and adults in 20 of the country’s 32 local authority areas. With a turnover of almost
Read MoreSocial workers in Northern Ireland are being invited to take part in international research on fostering resilience which is being conducted by Jenny Bulbulia, a PhD candidate in Trinity College Dublin,
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