NHS wins car parking battle with HMRC
The NHS has won a court case which means it will no longer have to charge VAT on its car parking fees. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - March 7, 2024 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
NHS agrees to up productivity in return for tech investment
The NHS has signed up to substantial productivity improvements in exchange for £3.4bn to upgrade “antiquated” tech over the course of the next parliament, the Chancellor has said. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - March 6, 2024 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
UNISON opinion: Let ’ s talk about flex
By UNISON acting head of health and chair of the NHS Staff Council, Helga Pile
The right to request flexible working from day one of employment.
Every request considered fairly – whatever the role, whatever the reason.
These were the rights secured by the NHS Staff Council back in 2021 for everyone employed by the NHS.
There was huge willingness around the table to get them in place, because unions, employers and members all know what a positive difference flexible working can make. From April, even more people will benefit as the Flexible Working Act takes effect.
So far, so good.
But despite all the goodwill and evide...
Source: UNISON Health care news - March 6, 2024 Category: UK Health Authors: Martin Cullen Tags: Article Blogs health Helga Pile NHS flexible working Source Type: news
Chancellor is living in a fantasy world
Commenting on the spring budget today (Wednesday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said:
“This is the stuff of fantasy. The public won’t be fooled. Taxes overall remain at a record high and the promised growth is nowhere to be seen, despite what the chancellor would have everyone believe.
“There’s no budget giveaway for the lowest paid. They’ll be substantially worse off. And persistently punching public services in the face helps no one.
“Families might be struggling, but people would rather have functioning local services than a few possible extra pounds in their pockets.
“Public serv...
Source: UNISON Health care news - March 6, 2024 Category: UK Health Authors: Anthony Barnes Tags: News Press release budget public services Source Type: news
NHSE director joins trust as ‘chief officer’
An NHS England national director has been hired to lead a major hospital grappling with severe financial problems. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - March 6, 2024 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
ICB drops radical GP access plan after opposition
An integrated care board has U-turned on a proposal to move most same-day urgent primary care appointments into hubs separate from the rest of general practice, after a backlash from the profession and community. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - March 6, 2024 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Tribal Communities: Keep More Money in Your Pocket. The National Health Service Corps Programs Can Help Eliminate Your School Debt!
Announces a tribal community focused Health Resources& Services Administration webinar on the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment program. (Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - March 6, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Trust gathers evidence for dispute with energy giant
A trust’s subsidiary company has been gathering evidence to take legal action against an energy giant, board papers reveal. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - March 6, 2024 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Equipment supplier blamed for trust’s serious incident
Two NHS organisations on opposite sides of a region have blamed a new equipment supplier for recent problems with hospital discharges and pressure ulcers, the latter of which prompted a serious incident. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - March 6, 2024 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Energy firm OVO release must halt job cut plans and find another solution
Responding to an announcement to staff today (Tuesday) that a further 250 jobs are at risk at energy firm OVO, UNISON head of business Donna Rowe-Merriman said:
“This is another cruel blow and staff are understandably worried about the future.
“OVO has completely failed to explain why more redundancies are even necessary. There may be many other ways to secure the future of the firm.
“Job cuts and restructuring have been coming thick and fast at the company, which suggests that things haven’t been run very well.
“Endless cuts are also bad news for customers. These job losses will take a massive toll on OV...
Source: UNISON Health care news - March 5, 2024 Category: UK Health Authors: Anthony Barnes Tags: News Press release Energy Ovo Source Type: news
Energy firm OVO must halt job cut plans and find another solution
Responding to an announcement to staff today (Tuesday) that a further 250 jobs are at risk at energy firm OVO, UNISON head of business Donna Rowe-Merriman said:
“This is another cruel blow and staff are understandably worried about the future.
“OVO has completely failed to explain why more redundancies are even necessary. There may be many other ways to secure the future of the firm.
“Job cuts and restructuring have been coming thick and fast at the company, which suggests that things haven’t been run very well.
“Endless cuts are also bad news for customers. These job losses will take a massive toll on OV...
Source: UNISON Health care news - March 5, 2024 Category: UK Health Authors: Anthony Barnes Tags: News Press release Energy Ovo Source Type: news
Embattled trust seeks merger
A high-profile mental health trust is looking to merge with another organisation amid questions over its long-term viability. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - March 5, 2024 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
UNISON opinion: The budget will deliver more cuts and more pain
By UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea
Working people are bearing a triple burden. The cost of living crisis is still here, taxes are weighing heavy on workers, and in return, we’re getting broken public services that can’t guarantee support for everyone.
It’s even more galling for public service workers – they spend their working lives propping up essential services, only to be undermined at every turn by the Westminster government.
Underfunding services and undervaluing the workforce sabotages every effort made in hospitals, councils, schools, care homes and in the community.
The prime minister and the chan...
Source: UNISON Health care news - March 5, 2024 Category: UK Health Authors: Christina McAnea Tags: Article General Secretary's blog budget Christina McAnea Opinion Source Type: news
New consultants pay deal backed by BMA leaders
The government has agreed a new deal on consultants’ pay with leaders of the British Medical Association, which will now be put to members. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - March 5, 2024 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
