The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced another round of strike action by resident doctors. Here, we tell you everything you need to know about the BMA resident doctor strikes, including what patients need to know about their care. Are resident doctors going on strike? The …
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The Health and Social Care Secretary has accepted the recommendations of The Review Body on Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration (DDRB) to confirm pay awards for 2026-27 for doctors and dentists. Recommendations were accepted in February for nurses, midwives and other NHS staff on the Agenda for Change contract. Here, we confirm what …
Last updated: Thursday 12 February Inside the government’s winter preparations: how the NHS fared better than previous years This winter has seen the NHS weather winter pressures more effectively than in recent years, supported by the earliest and most comprehensive …
From Wednesday 1 October, every GP practice in England must keep their online booking open all day during working hours (8am-6:30pm) - no more closing these systems and forcing everyone onto jammed phone lines. This delivers on our manifesto promise …
THE FACTS Q&A Is paracetamol safe to use during pregnancy? Yes. Current evidence supports the safe use of paracetamol during pregnancy when used as directed. This advice has been consistent for many years. The MHRA regularly reviews the safety of …
The Health and Social Care Secretary has accepted the recommendations of the independent pay review bodies to confirm pay awards for 2025-26 for doctors, nurses, dentists, and other NHS staff. This confirms what these groups will be paid for …
*Updated 16 May 2025* Puberty blockers are banned in the UK to treat gender dysphoria in under-18s. This decision follows independent, expert advice from the Cass Review and the Commission on Human Medicines The below explains why this decision was …
*Updated on 3 October 2024* This fact sheet sets out our position on the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in the NHS. RAAC is a lightweight form of precast concrete, frequently used in public sector buildings in the …
On Monday 29th July, the Department of Health and Social Care accepted the recommendation of the independent pay review body for doctors and dentists to uplift GP pay by 6%. Here is what it will mean for GP’s pay: What …
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