Christian and Muslim groups raise concerns over change to pharmacists’ ‘conscience’ clause Religious groups representing healthcare professionals have raised concerns over a proposed change to professional standards that requires pharmacists to ensure their beliefs do not compromise patient-centred care.…
NHS plans to crack down on conflicts of interest NHS doctors will have to declare income from any private practice in new proposals drawn up by NHS England and put out for public consultation on 20 September 2016.…
NHS England sets out recommendations for seven-day hospital pharmacy services Unnecessary variation in hospital pharmacy services on weekends can be avoided through optimal use of medicines, technology and workforce, according to an NHS report published on 5 September 2016.…
How pharmacists can resign in the best way possible Resigning can be an awkward experience but it does not mean you have to sever all ties with your current employer. Steve Hemsley finds out the best way to handle your resignation.…
Junior doctors reject negotiated contract proposals Junior doctors in England have rejected the government’s latest contract proposals following the results of a referendum announced on 5 July 2016.…
Both sides hold firm ahead of junior doctors’ strike Last minute attempts to end the planned two day strike by junior doctors in England on 26 and 27 April 2016 – which includes the removal of hospital emergency cover – looked likely to fail on the eve of the industrial action.…
Junior doctors plan further strikes as judicial review launched The trade union body the British Medical Association says it is set to launch a judicial review into the government’s decision to impose a new contract on junior doctors from August 2016, as it announced that more strikes are planned.…
Government imposes new contract on junior doctors The British Medical Association has lambasted the decision by the government to impose a new contract on junior doctors working in the NHS.…
Junior doctors press ahead with next round of strike action Junior doctors in England will strike for the second time on 10 February 2016, after the British Medical Association and the government again failed to reach an agreement over a new contract.…
Junior doctors call off January strike action Junior doctors in England have called off their planned 48-hour strike, which was due to start on 26 January 2016, after resuming negotiations at the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service.…