The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has this week signed an anti-racism charter as part of its pledge to become an anti-racist organisation. The charter, published and promoted by the union Unison, commits signatories to a list of actions aimed at tackling racism in the workplace. “Signing Unison’s anti-racism charter marks an important milestone for the NMC” Paul Rees It was signed during the first meeting of the NMC’s new culture transformation steering group, which was established to lead work on the regulator’s new culture transformation plan. Unveiled last month by the NMC’s interim chief executive and registrar, Paul Rees,…
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Boston – (Business Wire) – April 15, 2025 -Komodo Health is holding its third annual The One Day Summit, an exclusive gathering of over 200 healthcare leaders and innovators in life sciences, biopharma, payers and advocacy groups, including Takeda Pharmaceuticals speakers. From real-world applications demonstrated by Komodo customers to C-Suite's discussions on navigation of current industry challenges and forecasting future trends, invitation-only events showcase how the correct evidence provided at the speed of innovation is important to drive transformative decisions in today's rapidly changing healthcare landscape.kamqz@>@5@'d~? 6 S2J $f >>:d 2 8c62e@aa@cef? :ej e@4@?? 64e h:e9@e96cd h9@2c6 e9:? D2:5 $…
Changes to the way apprenticeships are funded could make it harder for nurses to move up the career ladder, universities have warned. The University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) this week published a survey of 52 university members on plans by the UK Government to overhaul apprenticeships. “We’d therefore urge the government to ring-fence the funding of apprenticeships across all ages and levels” Mandy Crawford-Lee In September 2024, prime minister Sir Keir Starmer and education secretary Bridget Phillipson announced an intention to replace the existing apprenticeship levy – a pot of money generated by contributions from large employers used to fund…
The body responsible for advising on NHS pay awards has handed its recommendations for 2025-26 to ministers, but the details are yet to be made public. The NHS Pay Review Body sent its report to governments in England, Wales and Northern Ireland on Friday last week, confirmed the Office for the Pay Review Bodies. Unions are now urging ministers to put forward a pay deal quickly, given that it is already two weeks late. It comes as the Scottish Government, which has opted out of the pay review body process, announced a pay offer for NHS staff in that country…
Spring Valley (WQOW) – Two women from Spring Valley find themselves living as neighbors again decades after their first meeting. Betty and Silva have known each other since they were 14 years old and now live in the next room. “She first moved in. I came in about a week later,” Betty said. Betty and Silva have known each other since they were 14 years old and now live in the next room. “She first moved in. I came in about a week later,” Betty said.Their friendship began when they were girls on a farm that lived next…
Liberal government Gavin Newsom signed a $2.8 billion relief on Monday to close the state's bloated deficit with California's Medicaid program.The move, confirmed by Newsom's office with Fox News Digital on Monday afternoon, comes after the Democratic governor last month sought $3.4 billion in loans from the state's general fund to cover the outstanding costs of Medi-Cal, one of the state's leading healthcare programs that take both federal and state taxpayer dollars. Additional funding will help the program continue running through June for around 15 million Californians, including non-citizens.However, Republicans are critical of loans, claiming that the current Medicaid program…
The government must place a stronger focus on addressing school nurse and health visitor shortages to tackle the decline in children’s health and wellbeing, according to a new briefing paper. The King’s Fund last week set out 10 actions that it thinks ministers should take to improve child health in England, which included recommendations on improving nursing provision. “The government has a pivotal role to play in ensuring that every child has a healthier childhood” Jessica Holden The healthcare think tank warned that children’s physical and mental health outcomes were “on a downward spiral” across the country. The briefing paper,…
A former clinical support worker has been sentenced to life in prison for a terror plot against an NHS hospital and an RAF base in Yorkshire. Mohammad Sohail Farooq, 29 and from Leeds, was given a minimum of 37 years behind bars after planning to bomb the city’s St James’ Hospital, and RAF Menwith Hill near Harrogate. “It was an extremely difficult time for staff and patients” Phil Wood Farooq, who was working as a clinical support worker at St James’ at the time, was found on hospital grounds in the early hours of 20 January 2023 in possession of…
Dyersburg, Tennessee (April 14, 2025) – West Tennessee Medical Group recently welcomed Michael Abdel Misse, Maryland and a new medical practice at West Tennessee Medical Group Primary Care & Pediatrics – Dyersburg. Dr. Michael Abdelmis will join Laurel Campbell, Maryland, Stevens Melton, Maryland, William Turner, Maryland, Finley Leslie and NP. Dr. Abdelmisseh completed his undergraduate studies at California State University and earned his medical degrees from Ross University School of Medicine and the American College of Antigua Medical School. He also completed pediatric residency training at Valley Children's Hospital.”I look forward to working and serving in communities across West Tennessee.…
Kuala Selangor, April 14 – Dr. Datuk Seri dzulkefly ahmad said the Ministry of Health (MOH) is taking steps to protect Malaysia's healthcare industry amidst the uncertainty surrounding the changes in potential tariffs by the US.He said he is currently investigating alternative sources of generic drugs and medical devices from countries such as China and India to reduce dependence on the US and Europe.“The ministry is also considering the number and value of contracts, including single registered holders, which are set to expire within the next 1-2 years, to assess the availability of alternative generic products in the market.”The National…