Trusts underspend tech funding despite NHSE push
NHS England’s flagship tech budget to digitise hospitals will be underspent this year, prompting fresh concern about crucial transformation funding not reaching the frontline. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - March 12, 2024 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Trust’s treatment of Muslims heavily criticised by board director
A board director has publicly criticised his trust for its treatment of Muslim staff and patients. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - March 12, 2024 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
‘Outstanding’ trust CEO leaving after 13 years
The chief executive of an “outstanding” rated community trust is to step down after 13 years in the role. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - March 11, 2024 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
‘Urgent action’ needed to stop AI harm, says govt review
“Action at the highest levels” is “urgently needed to anticipate potential harm” — including racial and other bias — from widespread use of AI in healthcare, a government review has warned. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - March 11, 2024 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
‘Urgent action’ needed to stop AI harm, says government review
“Action at the highest levels” is “urgently needed to anticipate potential harm” – including racial and other bias – from widespread use of AI in healthcare, a government review has warned. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - March 11, 2024 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Staff shortages putting A&E crisis support target at risk
A national survey, seen by HSJ, has raised concerns about the “sustainability, quality and consistency” of mental health crisis support services in emergency departments. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - March 11, 2024 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Trust ‘not guilty’ after CQC prosecution
A mental health trust has been found not guilty of care failings relating to an inpatient’s death following a trial which concluded today, over charges brought by the Care Quality Commission. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - March 11, 2024 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
North by North West: Coming up with the wrong answer
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England. Contact me in confidence here. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - March 11, 2024 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Patients exposed to excess radiation by out-of-date MRI scanner
Patients are being exposed to radiation doses at the “upper limit of safe” because a hospital is relying on an MRI scanner three years after its “end of life” with a substandard second-hand part. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - March 11, 2024 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Patients exposed to excess radiation by out-of-date radiology device
Patients are being exposed to radiation doses at the “upper limit of safe” because a hospital is relying on a radiology machine three years after its “end of life” with a substandard second-hand part. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - March 11, 2024 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
The mythbuster: The worst conspiracy theory in history
Via a deep dive into the 1982 Conservative Cabinet memo, Steve Black sheds light on the NHS’s enduring resistance to privatisation throughout its extensive history (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - March 11, 2024 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Ramadan 2024: Your rights at work
The holy Muslim month of Ramadan is due to begin on the evening of Sunday 10 March, with the first fast from sunrise to sunset on Monday 11 March.
Eid-al-Fitr, the celebration that marks the end of Ramadan, is expected to fall on Tuesday 9 April.
During this important holy period for Muslims, UNISON reminds both workers and employers that it is within the Equality Act 2010 for all employers to ensure flexible working and provide reasonable adjustments for workers wishing to observe Ramadan, which includes fasting, prayers, charity and reflecting on the Quran.
During Ramadan, Muslims spend a period of 30 days abstaining ...
Source: UNISON Health care news - March 8, 2024 Category: UK Health Authors: Janey Starling Tags: Article equalities Ramadan rights at work Source Type: news
Violence in schools is no laughing matter
Commenting on remarks made by education secretary Gillian Keegan today (Friday) about ‘punching’ Ofsted inspectors, UNISON head of education Mike Short said:
“Clearly there’s much that can and should be improved about the way Ofsted inspections are carried out. But to suggest punching people is an appropriate reaction is not becoming of a government minister.
“Making light of violence when staff in schools are increasingly likely to face assaults is in very poor taste. Ofsted inspectors are already dealing with a great deal of hostility while they work. So much for showing respect.”
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Source: UNISON Health care news - March 8, 2024 Category: UK Health Authors: Anthony Barnes Tags: News Press release Ofsted school staff Source Type: news
HSJ Weekly Catch-up: Missing videos, unlikely mergers and Budget bargains
Your essential update on health for the week. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - March 8, 2024 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Urgent action needed to avert school technician recruitment crisis
Schools and colleges will face a shortage of skilled support staff unless urgent action is taken to address low pay and morale among technicians, warns a new report released today by UNISON.
A survey of more than 3,000 school and college technicians found the majority are over 50, earn below the national average wage and do not think the public or politicians understand what they do.
The survey by Preproom, which provides science resources for schools, found over half of technicians (51%) are 51 or above, with around one in six (17%) aged over 60. And with fewer than one in 10 (9%) under 30, the data suggests schools and c...
Source: UNISON Health care news - March 8, 2024 Category: UK Health Authors: Dan Ashley Tags: News Press release technicians; techognition Source Type: news
