Mandatory COVID vaccination for health and social care staff to end in March
Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid The legal requirement for health and social care staff to be double jabbed will be removed from 15…
Government launches new drive on coronavirus tests for frontline NHS staff
Announced by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), NHS staff will be first in line for a new coronavirus (COVID-19) testing programme being…
NHS strikes major deal with independent hospitals for more beds, ventilators and extra staff amid Coronavirus chaos
8,000 hospital beds, 1,200 ventilators and thousands of extra healthcare staff will be made urgently available this week to aid the NHS fight against Coronavirus…
“Key workers” across health and social care outlined as schools close
Following the announcement that schools across the UK will close this afternoon but that children of “key workers” and vulnerable children will still attend school,…
NHS launches new online training tool for healthcare staff to help patients get home from hospital quicker
NHS England and Health Education England have launched ActNow, a helpful e-learning tool developed for health service and care staff to help them reduce hospital…
New NHS pilot could help improve care for patients with a learning disability
A new pilot from NHS Digital is set to help improve care standards for patients with learning disabilities to ensure their needs are met by…
NHS looks to praise outstanding staff
Health and care staff who have been exceptional in their role are up for UK-wide recognition as part of the NHS’ 70th birthday celebrations on…