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NHS Pay Awards for 2026 and resident doctor strikes: everything you need to know
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 …
Resident doctor strikes: everything you need to know
The BMA Resident Doctors Committee took three rounds of five-day strike action in 2025 (25-30 July, 14-19 October and 17-22 December 2025). 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 …
How the government is tackling winter pressures
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 …
GP Contract: What you need to know
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 …
Paracetamol and pregnancy - what you need to know
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 …
NHS Pay: everything you need to know about the 2025 pay award
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 …
Puberty blockers: what you need to know
*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 …
Update to the RAAC list
*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 …
GP Pay Award
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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