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BERR

Right to flexible working extended
23 May 2008

Cabinet Office

	Government withdraws two-tier code 7 January 2011
	BBC Panorama investigation reveals high public sector wages for top earners 24 September 2010
	Support on increasing employment opportunities in the NHS 8 February 2010

Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform

NHS Employers to consult on EU agency workers' directive
5 June 2009

Department for Business Innovation and Skills

Campaign launched about employment rights of doctors in training
22 February 2010

Department for Children, Schools and Families

Speech and language therapy review announced
21 September 2007

Department for Communities and Local Government

Pension shortfall could affect NHS staff
28 August 2009

Department for Education and Skills

Plans to raid MPET budgets uncovered
1 June 2007

Department for Work and Pensions

Government proposals for long-term pay deal must be linked to inflation, say unions
11 January 2008

Department of Business Innovation and Skills

Second consultation launched on agency workers directive
23 October 2009

Department of Health

	Nursery nurses recruited to join health visitor teams 4 February 2011
	Education and training commissioning webinar to take place 28 January 2011
	BMA calls for stronger policies on whistleblowing 21 January 2011
	Health and Social Care Bill published 21 January 2011
	Education and training commissioning discussion paper launched 17 January 2011
	Medical students press case over tuition fees 7 January 2011
	Department of Health launches scheme to boost innovation 7 January 2011
	Re-skilling and staff development top employers’ workforce concerns 7 January 2011
	UK Foundation Programme announces oversubscription plan 3 December 2010
	White Paper HR framework imminent, NHS Employers conference told 22 November 2010
	New resource helps NHS meet Boorman challenge 22 November 2010
	Trusts urged to take strategic view of temporary staffing 22 November 2010
	Lansley withholds foundation jobs guarantee 14 November 2010
	Nursing expert receives prestigious national award 5 November 2010
	DH considering national pay increment freeze 29 October 2010
	Commisssioning Board to take on foreign doctor checks 29 October 2010
	Unite wants clarification on family nurse partnerships 29 October 2010
	Increase proposed in the number of reporting radiographers 24 October 2010
	White paper challenge fails&8232;&8232; 24 October 2010
	RCN claims frontline services are being cut 4 October 2010
	Social enterprise on hold over rule confusion 17 September 2010
	Role of leaders in NHS transition outlined 17 September 2010
	Voluntary pay-off scheme could lead to senior nurses leaving 10 September 2010
	Initial advice on White Paper employment issues published 6 September 2010
	Monitoring of junior doctors’ hours ended 6 September 2010
	Consultants’ award schemes under review 23 August 2010
	New research shows how social enterprise can stimulate the market 13 August 2010
	Alarm raised on shortage of junior pharmacists 13 August 2010
	OTs urged to participate in NHS Commissioning consultation 13 August 2010
	Private investment sought for NHS Professionals 9 August 2010
	Mandatory indemnity for healthcare staff proposal welcomed 30 July 2010
	Doctors' competence in English language under review 23 July 2010
	White paper may lead to universities closing nursing courses 23 July 2010
	Health secretary announces major re-organisation of the NHS 16 July 2010
	Responses from unions and professional bodies to the White Paper 16 July 2010
	Clinical excellence awards frozen for two years 9 July 2010
	RCN set to launch campaign to make NHS savings 2 July 2010
	Proposal to pay off medical student debt could encourage poorer applicants 2 July 2010
	Management costs to be cut in NHS Operating Framework revision 25 June 2010
	Community staff transfers to continue under new government 21 June 2010
	Full Mid Staffs inquiry and move to greater whistleblower protection announced 11 June 2010
	Widening participation in pre-registration nursing programmes 11 June 2010
	Northern Ireland minister announces 2% cuts to staffing costs 7 June 2010
	Acting chief medical officer appointed 24 May 2010
	Former nurse and three doctors join parliament 24 May 2010
	Report on working hours goes to Medical Education England 24 May 2010
	New secretary of state for health appointed 17 May 2010
	Statement issued on summary care record 10 May 2010
	Cuts to specialist trainee posts being threatened 10 May 2010
	Pay for senior executives has ‘accelerated away’ from staff, says report 23 April 2010
	Poor staffing levels in maternity units causing women to be turned away 23 April 2010
	Employers’ views sought on the duty of co-operation regulations 23 April 2010
	Agenda for Change must not be used to cut nurses’ pay 23 April 2010
	Taking forward plans for the healthcare science workforce 1 April 2010
	Annual staff survey shows greater staff satisfaction but concern remains over staffing levels 1 April 2010
	Health secretary launches big shake-up in care services 1 April 2010
	Leadership challenge workshops for AHPs launched 1 April 2010
	Quality of life assessments have benefits for staff and patients 29 March 2010
	Technology used to improve care for patients needing maxillofacial prosthetics 22 March 2010
	Helping people with fibromyalgia cope with their condition 19 March 2010
	Pay freeze announced for senior managers, doctors and dentists 15 March 2010
	Skills for Health urges employers to grasp apprenticeship opportunity 15 March 2010
	Careers framework for healthcare scientists launched 8 March 2010
	AHPs launch challenge against proposed cuts in training places 8 March 2010
	Employers must support nurses and midwives to deliver high quality care 8 March 2010
	New service will help NHS reach employee Health and Wellbeing targets 8 March 2010
	NHS and social care reaches apprenticeship target 2 March 2010
	Unions hold talks on NHS 'employment guarantee' in England 15 February 2010
	Report demonstrates links between staff satisfaction and patient’s care 15 February 2010
	Support on increasing employment opportunities in the NHS 8 February 2010
	Guidance coming for PCTs on doctors' knowledge of English 8 February 2010
	Department of Health launches revalidation pilot scheme 8 February 2010
	NHS Employers publishes response on preceptorship framework for nursing 29 January 2010
	BMA offers guide to becoming an associate specialist 18 January 2010
	Agreement reached on remaining areas of GP contract 11 January 2010
	BMA hails training funding review as ‘dangerous’ 11 January 2010
	Chief scientific officer calls on healthcare scientists to promote careers in their profession 18 December 2009
	Cuts to training budget could damage patient care, says BMA 18 December 2009
	Health secretary considering job guarantees in return for pay restraint 11 December 2009
	Employers asked to help improve the NHS staff survey 27 November 2009
	Taking care of staff could save up to £555 million, says Boorman review 27 November 2009
	Dental access contract still unsuitable, says GDPC 20 November 2009
	NHS Employers offer workshop on student support review 20 November 2009
	Non-executive directors announced for new adjudication body for health professionals 2 November 2009
	RCN Scotland launches programme of work to support practice nurses 23 October 2009
	Annual AHP and healthcare scientist conference to focus on IT 16 October 2009
	Report outlines ways to improve careers for women doctors 16 October 2009
	Department of Health announces regulation reforms 13 October 2009
	Department of Health and NHS Employers call for status quo to be maintained on staff pay 5 October 2009
	NHS scientists invited to apply for research grants to improve care for patients 5 October 2009
	Union backs swine flu vaccination for all staff 25 September 2009
	BMA claims juniors rotas are understaffed by around 3,000 doctors 21 September 2009
	Calling all AHPs and healthcare scientists 21 September 2009
	Social partnership forum awards partnership working grants 18 September 2009
	Consultation on student bursary system launched by DH 18 September 2009
	Job cuts for nurses could reach 6,500 in next three years 7 September 2009
	Proposals to cut 10 per cent of the NHS workforce rejected by government 7 September 2009
	Resources published to help employers encourage participation in staff survey 24 August 2009
	Calling all AHPs and healthcare scientists 23 August 2009
	Nurses urged to get vaccinated against swine flu as poll reveals up to a third may refuse 18 August 2009
	New fund to encourage apprenticeships in the NHS could benefit physios 18 August 2009
	CHPO conference focuses on leadership and service change 3 August 2009
	New training programme launched for healthcare scientists in genetics 3 August 2009
	CSP advises members on swine flu risks 27 July 2009
	Royal Colleges call on health managers to take responsibility for safeguarding children 21 July 2009
	Darzi praises staff for progress over past year 7 July 2009
	Dentists to be incentivised to take on new patients 29 June 2009
	Most trusts are compliant with EWTD 29 June 2009
	Managers want to start pay deal talks to avoid future job losses 22 June 2009
	Doctors training contract under review 15 June 2009
	Process underway to merge PMETB with GMC 15 June 2009
	More funding for AHP education agreed 12 June 2009
	Access to dentistry not just about numbers, says BDA 1 June 2009
	Healthcare scientists awarded £1 million in research fellowships 29 May 2009
	Cuts to pre-registration budgets could affect quality of training, say physios 18 May 2009
	Department of Health offers cash to encourage more joint working 18 May 2009
	Nurses and AHPs receive £1.5 million to help innovation in community services 11 May 2009
	Extra nurses drafted in to help at Stafford Hospital 11 May 2009
	New NHS framework agreement for temporary supply of AHPs 5 May 2009
	Social partnership forum website launched 24 April 2009
	Physiotherapist numbers rise significantly 17 April 2009
	University College London chosen to develop training for Stop Smoking Workforce 17 April 2009
	Improvements to the regulation of health and adult social care providers announced 17 April 2009
	RCP report calls for an end to pharma-sponsored CDP 20 February 2009
	Workforce implications of the dementia strategy 9 February 2009
	If you can’t meet the deadline… 9 February 2009
	Centre of excellence for workforce planning launched 6 February 2009
	Doctors push government for ring-fenced EWTD cash 9 January 2009
	Call to double specialist A&E consultant numbers 12 December 2008
	Top child doctor set to lead medical education 5 December 2008
	Government announces package of measures to address ill health among Britain’s workers 1 December 2008
	Doctors contribute to new NHS clinical quality measures 21 November 2008
	Partnership working given a cash boost by health minister 7 November 2008
	Patients to be able to self-refer to AHP services 27 October 2008
	More money needed to attract recruits to a graduate nursing profession 27 October 2008
	New reports show way forward for nursing 20 October 2008
	Annual health check shows more trusts getting ‘excellent’ ratings 20 October 2008
	Social enterprise pension transfer rights questioned 20 October 2008
	List of community nurse skills due to be published 26 September 2008
	DH refuses to cave in over free accommodation for juniors 15 September 2008
	Reinvest in frontline services, says RCN 29 August 2008
	Launch of NHS Constitutional Advisory Forum 7 August 2008
	New Checks to Protect Patient Safety 25 July 2008
	Extended access to GPs is patchy, survey shows 18 July 2008
	New guides for trainee doctors 18 July 2008
	Career path for AHPs announced 18 July 2008
	Doctors’ leader calls for end to NHS market 11 July 2008
	AHPs are central to Lord Darzi’s vision for the NHS 11 July 2008
	Inflation-only award for GPs as new contract beds down 23 June 2008
	What matters to staff in the NHS 20 June 2008
	PCT to pilot well-being assessments for staff 20 June 2008
	Extended opening hours success 20 June 2008
	Changes to notice periods for senior NHS staff 13 June 2008
	Government told not to raid doctors’ training budgets 13 June 2008
	How improvements in radiography practice are helping cancer patients 9 June 2008
	Equality for women and minorities ethnic groups in radiography 9 June 2008
	Employers to get advice on reporting staff to regulators 6 June 2008
	Most patients starting treatment within 18 weeks of referral 30 May 2008
	Employers hit by new recruitment rules 30 May 2008
	New legislation to support Next Stage Review 16 May 2008
	Action promised on the issue of regulation of advanced nurses and HCSWs 16 May 2008
	Dramatic improvement in waiting times for tests 16 May 2008
	A new governance structure for the NMC 9 May 2008
	MPs slam Department of Health over medical training 9 May 2008
	Lord Darzi issues pledges on change management 9 May 2008
	More cash allocated to improve stroke services 9 May 2008
	Health care assistant employment guide launched 2 May 2008
	Government loses immigrant doctor case 2 May 2008
	Student bursaries to rise by 2.5 per cent 25 April 2008
	World Health Organisation to review international recruitment code 25 April 2008
	Reducing the numbers of applications to training from migrant doctors 21 April 2008
	GPs did not take us for a ride, claims NHS chief 18 April 2008
	Doctors fight sub-consultant grade 18 April 2008
	Multi-year pay deal receives cautious welcome 11 April 2008
	BMA pushes for new talks on junior pay 11 April 2008
	Consultation launched on registration of community services 28 March 2008
	Guidance on checks for employment of NHS staff published 28 March 2008
	Government pension clawback ‘unlawful’ 28 March 2008
	DH calls for standard duty of co-operation between employers and regulators 24 March 2008
	Helping people back to work is a job for OTs 10 March 2008
	Johnson to consult further over new national medical training body 7 March 2008
	NHS to get an extra 4,000 midwives 29 February 2008
	More funding announced for social enterprises 29 February 2008
	Consultation responses on nursing careers and education published 29 February 2008
	Pay boost for privately trained dentists 29 February 2008
	Employers called to focus on work health balance 22 February 2008
	Stricter rules announced on training immigrant doctors 8 February 2008
	Health secretary announces cash injection to boost workforce numbers 25 January 2008
	Employers warned that equal pay claims still progressing 18 January 2008
	Delay in 18-week target data announced 18 January 2008
	New pay deal for dentists requires budget uplift 18 January 2008
	Funding for more infection control nurses announced 11 January 2008
	Call for responses to regulation consultations 11 January 2008
	Competition high for doctors’ specialist training programmes 14 December 2007
	Statistics on how many students finish their course remains uncertain 10 December 2007
	Big investment in radiotherapy staff announced as part of cancer plan 9 December 2007
	SAS doctors angry over phased contract 9 December 2007
	Department of Health under fire over costs of consultant contract 29 November 2007
	New support for employers to tackle stress-related illness 29 November 2007
	Standard of proof to be lowered in fitness to practise cases 23 November 2007
	Audit Commission claims practice-based commissioning is not working 23 November 2007
	Plans to introduce leeway on 18-week target 16 November 2007
	Restrictions on overseas doctors applying for training posts ‘unlawful’ 16 November 2007
	Practice-based commissioning has had little impact on working practices 16 November 2007
	Nearly three-quarters of patients being treated within 18 weeks 9 November 2007
	Modernising nursing careers consultation launched 2 November 2007
	Raising the profile 29 October 2007
	BMA opposes limitations on overseas doctors’ employment 26 October 2007
	Complaints over compulsory HIV testing for junior doctors 19 October 2007
	NHS Employers announces push to implement KSF 19 October 2007
	Report stresses the importance of good people management 19 October 2007
	Specialty training for 2008 to be run locally 12 October 2007
	Funding for virtual learning 12 October 2007
	2007 Mary Seacole awards 12 October 2007
	NMC education review 12 October 2007
	Doctors to keep final salary pensions 28 September 2007
	£97 million boost to tackle violence against NHS staff 28 September 2007
	New pension scheme arrangements agreed by Department of Health 21 September 2007
	Speech and language therapy review announced 21 September 2007
	NHS staff need better occupational health system 14 September 2007
	Shortage professions list reduced 7 September 2007
	Multi-year pay deal on the table 7 September 2007
	SAS doctors’ contract reaches stalemate 7 September 2007
	Midwife numbers too low to meet government plans for maternity services 7 September 2007
	NHS dental reforms: One year on 7 August 2007
	New pay offer for NHS staff in England 3 August 2007
	Health Secretary unveils new drive to improve access to GP services 29 July 2007
	Atos Healthcare out, Capio in 29 July 2007
	Specialist teams could help people after they have a stroke 13 July 2007
	Employers need to focus on recruitment from black and minority ethnic communities 29 June 2007
	NHS surplus angers unions 11 June 2007
	Plans to raid MPET budgets uncovered 1 June 2007
	Role of maternity assistants could leave patients at risk 1 June 2007
	Job planning support announced 4 May 2007
	Trusts must focus on doctors’ productivity 27 April 2007
	Joint action plan announced to find work for graduates 20 April 2007
	Nurses’ call for full pay award rejected 30 March 2007
	Second chance for doctors turned down by application system 16 March 2007
	Helping newly qualified staff through the first year 15 March 2007
	Partnership forum launched 1 March 2007
	Employers get regulatory role 1 March 2007
	Evidence points to the need for better coordination 26 February 2007
	Government claims less than 200 job losses 15 January 2007
	Trusts to be assessed on workforce data 15 January 2007
	Waiting times for diagnostic tests fallen since April 15 January 2007
	Role for AHPs in improving services 15 January 2007
	Fall in waits for diagnostic tests 15 January 2007
	Less than 200 staff have lost jobs 8 January 2007
	Trusts need to cut turnover rates 4 December 2006
	New community matron role saves money and beds 13 November 2006
	Employers ask for an ‘affordable’ pay rise 13 November 2006
	Workforce boss appointed 9 October 2006
	New director general of workforce appointed 31 August 2006
	Staged pay award advice 14 August 2006
	Agency spending up 14 August 2006
	Fewer staff off work through sickness 31 July 2006
	New HAs urged to act 31 July 2006
	Fines for assualts 31 July 2006
	Dentists frustrated at government reforms 3 July 2006
	SAS doctors still face uncertainty 19 June 2006
	Guides to prove HR’s value 19 June 2006
	SCP training programme 19 June 2006
	Guide to long-term support published 1 April 2006
	Pilot sites set up to cut waiting lists 1 April 2006
	Northern Ireland plans 1 March 2006
	GP care outsourced 1 February 2006
	Muscle disorders common among physiotherapists 1 January 2006
	Are consultations really getting a true picture? 1 January 2006
	Key steps to make high impact changes in HR 1 January 2006
	Growth rate of the medical workforce may be slowing 1 December 2005
	Government plans for new contract hang in the balance 1 December 2005
	High impact HR changes listed 1 December 2005
	Key role outlined in joint learning 1 December 2005
	High impact HR changes listed 1 December 2005
	Primary care plans slated 1 December 2005
	Cancer treatment rethink 1 December 2005
	Cash boost for medical academia 1 November 2005
	Sickness absence rates showing a downward trend 1 October 2005
	Raising awareness of healthcare science activities 1 October 2005
	Interpreting the latest annual vacancy rate data 1 September 2005
	Costly drugs review 1 September 2005
	Rise in cases treated by AHPs 1 September 2005
	Public health banned 1 September 2005
	Health and safety strategy plan 1 September 2005
	Health trainer sites 1 September 2005
	Childcare provision still varies widely across the country 1 August 2005
	Latest workforce statistics from Northern Ireland 1 August 2005
	Understanding the role of public health trainers 1 August 2005
	Independent practice could boost midwifery 1 August 2005
	Improving public health through diet and exercise 1 July 2005
	Scheme set up to cut costs of agency staff 1 July 2005
	Private practice ban to be eased 1 July 2005
	Project to cut agency costs 1 July 2005
	MRSA programme 1 July 2005
	Latest consultant and GP workforce data 1 June 2005
	Childcare provision still varies widely across the country 1 June 2005
	Modern matrons get bigger role in infection control 1 June 2005
	Medical school bids for dental school 1 June 2005
	Scheme cuts down agency costs 1 June 2005
	Non-medical workforce England census 2004 1 May 2005
	New curriculum focuses on broader training for juniors 1 May 2005
	Target announced to introduce flexible training 1 May 2005
	More nurses than ever 1 May 2005
	Section rate continues to rise 1 May 2005
	Quality education 1 May 2005
	Getting to grips with the new contract 1 April 2005
	Vacancy rate for psychiatrists could be nearly 16% 1 April 2005
	Work/life balance advice for managers and midwives 1 April 2005
	NHS accused of taking aid from African countries 1 April 2005
	AHP Federation calls for action on chronic conditions 1 April 2005
	Workforce issues top the agenda for radiographers 1 April 2005
	EU doctors boost UK numbers 1 April 2005
	Dentist numbers 1 April 2005
	Doctor target missed 1 April 2005
	Careers plan funding problems 1 April 2005
	PCT plan could be shelved 1 April 2005
	Job opportunities 1 April 2005
	Rise in numbers of staff 1 April 2005
	Streamlining saves government cash 1 April 2005
	Radiography targeted in careers campaign 1 April 2005
	Complaints system reform 1 April 2005
	Workforce survey launched 1 April 2005
	Call for more action on ethical recruitment 1 March 2005
	College predicts a shortfall in surgical consultants 1 March 2005
	Misleading GP data 1 March 2005
	Trouble over dentists’ contract 1 February 2005
	Ethical recruitment code for private care 1 February 2005
	Treatment centres hailed as a success 1 February 2005
	Community matrons threat 1 February 2005
	Nurses to perform surgery 1 February 2005
	BDA pushes review body for 3.8% pay rise 1 January 2005
	Improving the management of suspended doctors 1 January 2005
	How to persuade your doctors not to leave 1 January 2005
	Emergency care practitioners offer alternative service 1 January 2005
	Consultant comparisons 1 January 2005
	Revalidation plans to be postponed 1 January 2005
	A&E pressure rises 1 January 2005

DTI

	BMA concerned over training for appraisers 24 May 2010
	Fighting against discrimination in the workplace 1 March 2006
	Nurse fears over PCT plans 1 November 2005
	Age Discrimination Plans 1 October 2005

Election

NHS could save millions by investing in specialist nurses
22 February 2010

Government

	Barred nurses in line for compensation payout 11 February 2011
	Government launches plan for an extra 4,200 health visitors 11 February 2011
	Health Bill misses the chance to regulate HCAs 4 February 2011
	Delays announced to pension proposals 4 February 2011
	Nurses sign NHS protest letter 28 January 2011
	Consultation on flexible parental leave 21 January 2011
	Government confirms positive action provisions in Equality Act 21 January 2011
	Government confirms abolition of Default Retirement Age 17 January 2011
	Education and training consultation launches 7 January 2011
	Government abolishes two-tier code protecting staff pay and conditions 20 December 2010
	Government publishes next steps for NHS reform plans 20 December 2010
	Audit Office report highlights impact of pension reforms 10 December 2010
	Government publishes public health white paper 3 December 2010
	High profile week for midwives and midwifery 22 November 2010
	NHS Employers’ DDRB evidence calls for no pay increases 14 November 2010
	University fee rise could see medical student debt rocket 5 November 2010
	BMA hits back at Osborne’s claims on reduced productivity 24 October 2010
	Health visitor plans survive spending review 24 October 2010
	NHS funding rise but job cuts and pension changes threatened by chancellor 24 October 2010
	BMA sheds doubt on Government plans for the NHS 4 October 2010
	Government to extend right to request flexible work 4 October 2010
	Unions plan rally against public service cuts 17 September 2010
	Quicker training needed to hit health visitor target 17 September 2010
	Government agrees to review opt-out clause for EWTD 17 September 2010
	Employers invited to give views on retirement age changes 23 August 2010
	Audit Commission defends it record 23 August 2010
	BMA sets out principles of GP commissioning 23 August 2010
	New interim limits introduced for Tier 2 sponsorship 30 July 2010
	Government publishes consultation on the white paper 30 July 2010
	NHS Institute and NPSA to be abolished in Government review 30 July 2010
	Employers welcome decision to stop default retirement age 30 July 2010
	GMC could retain role of fitness to practise adjudicator 30 July 2010
	BMA vows to protect the NHS 23 July 2010
	Doctors' competence in English language under review 23 July 2010
	White paper may lead to universities closing nursing courses 23 July 2010
	RCN claims up to 10,000 NHS jobs are under threat 9 July 2010
	NHS Employers launches guidance on the emergency budget 2 July 2010
	More psychological therapy services promised 2 July 2010
	NHS staff face two-year pay freeze 25 June 2010
	Union reaction 25 June 2010
	Community staff transfers to continue under new government 21 June 2010
	Compulsory registration scheme halted for foreseeable future 21 June 2010
	Unite defend ‘modest’ public sector pensions against Lib Dem claims 21 June 2010
	Preparing for changes in immigration policy 11 June 2010
	Fitness to practise tests for nurses to be delayed 11 June 2010
	New fuel rates for company and lease cars 7 June 2010
	Union urges employers to help women in their continuing fight for equal pay 7 June 2010
	College calls for nurse involvement in cost-cutting decisions 7 June 2010
	Government proposes more say for doctors, nurses and patients 30 May 2010
	Unite launches protest over social enterprise proposals 30 May 2010
	Protect frontline services, say nurses 29 May 2010
	Former nurse and three doctors join parliament 24 May 2010
	Unison criticises Lib Dem's for backing Tory plans to cut £6bn from public services 17 May 2010
	Free advice for MDU members as tax deadline looms 17 May 2010
	Pay freeze alert for new government 10 May 2010
	Public ignorant of the effects of future cuts on NHS services 23 April 2010
	Health at the hustings 16 April 2010
	Occupational assessment tool helps people with mental health problems 19 March 2010
	Ward sister and charge nurse roles need more support 22 February 2010
	Deaneries’ employment status could be changed 29 January 2010
	Default retirement age looks set to be changed 18 January 2010
	Report recommends commission needed on executive pay for public sector 18 January 2010
	Unions express anger over pay and pensions capping announced in the pre Budget report 11 December 2009
	Cuts to frontline staff numbers are needed to save money says Reform 11 December 2009
	Government must change immigration rules to stop doctor exodus, says BMA 11 December 2009
	Tax refund announced for retired GPs 27 November 2009
	Move to all-graduate nursing profession sparks controversy 20 November 2009
	Managers’ and GPs’ pay could be frozen next year 13 October 2009
	Scottish health secretary to visit improvement programme projects 11 September 2009
	Private care company offers help to the young unemployed 11 September 2009
	Proposals to cut 10 per cent of the NHS workforce rejected by government 7 September 2009
	Help offered to people with mental health problems at work 28 August 2009
	NHS Employers publishes response to future of nursing and midwifery commission 18 August 2009
	Interim social work report sets out building blocks for reform 3 August 2009
	New funding announced to boost NHS apprenticeships 3 August 2009
	Lord Darzi quits government post 21 July 2009
	BMA invites MPs to see general practice at first hand 13 July 2009
	Over 3,000 NHS staff in Scotland on long-term sick leave 22 June 2009
	Agenda for Change has failed to deliver savings or change in working, MPs claim. 22 June 2009
	Nurse retention must match the needs of the NHS 18 May 2009
	RCN calls on employers to protect whistleblowers 11 May 2009
	New NHS Leadership Council begins its work 17 April 2009
	New nursing commission announced 16 March 2009
	New Agenda for Change pay rates issued 20 February 2009
	Government accused of not being tough enough on tackling violence against nurses 13 February 2009
	Lead reviewer announced for NHS workforce health and wellbeing review 6 February 2009
	Polyclinics need to establish a good staffing balance 6 February 2009
	Petition urges the government to provide funding for more midwives 26 January 2009
	First NHS constitution launched 26 January 2009
	RCN warns that more unemployment could lead to greater health problems 16 January 2009
	Student debt threatens social mobility in medicine, says BMA 16 January 2009
	Seven in ten GP practices now offer extended opening 16 January 2009
	Doctors push government for ring-fenced EWTD cash 9 January 2009
	Consultation on healthcare science workforce launched 9 January 2009
	Flexible working and workplace equality key themes in Queen’s speech 5 December 2008
	Non-EEA doctors now need ID cards 1 December 2008
	Unite members vote for industrial action 14 November 2008
	Three months to re-shape GP contract 7 November 2008
	Unions push for pay talks to be re-opened 31 October 2008
	Public sector pensions worth more than private sector ones 20 October 2008
	Don’t cut doctors’ pay to save economy, says BMA 20 October 2008
	Unison calls on the government to protect working people during financial crisis 13 October 2008
	Watchdog says GPs get more for doing less 13 October 2008
	Practice nurses losing out on pay in comparison to rises for GPs 13 October 2008
	Government admits failings in NHS dental contract 13 October 2008
	RCN calls for nursing to stay on shortage list 15 September 2008
	Survey suggests nursing recruitment crisis could be looming 15 September 2008
	Problems persist two years after new dental contract 22 August 2008
	Unemployment rises 15,000 compared to last year 15 August 2008
	Government backing on Bercow review essential, say speech therapists 11 July 2008
	Draft equality bill launched 11 July 2008
	Physios lobby MPs over pay rise 13 June 2008
	Government meets its target on modern matron numbers 13 June 2008
	Pay deal under threat as more union members vote to reject it 6 June 2008
	Action needed to help with rising petrol prices, say unions 6 June 2008
	Most patients starting treatment within 18 weeks of referral 30 May 2008
	Agency workers get equal rights after 12 weeks of employment 30 May 2008
	New legislation to support Next Stage Review 16 May 2008
	MPs slam Department of Health over medical training 9 May 2008
	Deprived PCTs get extra cash to set up GP practices 9 May 2008
	Government wants trusts to increase the use of the Productive Ward programme 9 May 2008
	GPs did not take us for a ride, claims NHS chief 18 April 2008
	Health visitor jobs under threat 28 March 2008
	Rise in unemployed newly qualified graduates 28 March 2008
	Speech and language therapy services are a postcode lottery 28 March 2008
	Chancellor holds fast to 2 per cent pay limit 25 March 2008
	Women still earn less than men in their 30s 25 March 2008
	Latest statistics show rise in healthcare staff 25 March 2008
	GPs bite the bullet over extended hours 7 March 2008
	Johnson to consult further over new national medical training body 7 March 2008
	Government promises more training places for psychological therapists 29 February 2008
	Conference tackles need for partnership working to develop the future workforce 22 February 2008
	Stricter rules announced on training immigrant doctors 8 February 2008
	Institute offers training for health promotion champions 8 February 2008
	Union leaders meet with Chancellor to discuss public sector pay 25 January 2008
	Government proposals for long-term pay deal must be linked to inflation, say unions 11 January 2008
	GPs angry over proposals to extend opening hours 11 January 2008
	Healthcare scientist workforce plan launched in Scotland 14 December 2007
	Next wave of PCTs to be opened up to alternative service providers announced 29 November 2007
	New body to support dietetic workforce in Wales 29 November 2007
	Employers push for 2 per cent pay award limit for 2008 9 November 2007
	Appeal Court rules against government appeal on POVA list 26 October 2007
	Royal College of Midwives rejects pay offer 26 October 2007
	More medical training posts 12 October 2007
	Productivity indicators improving 12 October 2007
	Royal College of Nursing accepts revised pay offer 21 September 2007
	Most physiotherapist graduates still without jobs despite rise in back pain cases 14 September 2007
	Average earnings for qualified nurses top £30,000 10 September 2007
	Multi-year pay deal on the table 7 September 2007
	Human rights report on older people in healthcare 15 August 2007
	RCN launches consultation with members on Government’s pay offer 14 August 2007
	Health Secretary unveils new drive to improve access to GP services 29 July 2007
	New MMC Inquiry 29 July 2007
	Consultants earn 14% more than GPs, new figures show 20 July 2007
	Healthcare staff in Wales to get full pay award 6 July 2007
	More funding needed 25 June 2007
	Health Committee claims workforce growth was reckless and uncontrolled 1 June 2007
	MPs back nurses’ fight for full pay award 1 June 2007
	Getting the sums right 15 May 2007
	Workforce planning must be made a top priority 15 May 2007
	Cuts to education and training have caused serious long-term effects 15 May 2007
	Making the NHS more productive should be the focus rather than growth 15 May 2007
	Scottish nurses’ pay rise delayed 14 May 2007
	MPs debate concerns over crisis in NHS maternity services 4 May 2007
	Unions keep up the pressure 27 April 2007
	Radiographers call for industrial action 27 April 2007
	Joint government office created in Wales 20 April 2007
	Treasury uses ‘old tactics’ to save itself some money 26 March 2007
	Maternity services are at crisis point, say experts 9 March 2007
	Partnership forum launched 1 March 2007
	Evidence points to the need for better coordination 26 February 2007
	New HAs urged to act 31 July 2006
	Oversupply of doctors could reach up to 12% 3 July 2006
	Nurses and midwives get 2.5% pay rise 8 May 2006
	Specialist nurses not funded 1 May 2006
	Welsh nurses cash shortage 1 April 2006
	Delay to pay award raises anxiety 1 April 2006
	Pension Liability Goes Up 1 April 2006
	Pension security report 1 April 2006
	Planning inquiry launch 1 March 2006
	Health and safety strategy plan 1 December 2005
	Conservative party plans 1 December 2005
	Pension turnaround welcomed 1 September 2005
	Long-term conditions aid 1 June 2005
	RCN calls for more school nurses 1 June 2005
	Slow progress on pay scale assimilation 1 May 2005
	Looking behind the statistics on doctor recruitment targets 1 April 2005
	Numbers of doctors who qualified overseas up 6% 1 April 2005
	Retirement age rebuff 1 April 2005
	Pharmacy framework 1 April 2005
	Maternity pay extension 1 April 2005
	Pension campaign 1 April 2005
	Government agrees to 3.225% pay rise 1 March 2005
	Call for more action on ethical recruitment 1 March 2005
	Government’s fee for service scheme to be extended 1 March 2005
	Midwifery services get green light for improvement 1 March 2005
	Netherlands GPS protest 1 March 2005
	Immigration fee rise 1 March 2005
	Staff campaign launch 1 March 2005
	Consultant vacancies ongoing 1 January 2005

Health Sector National Committee

Unite and Royal College of Midwives reject three-year pay deal
25 April 2008

Health Select Committee

	Health committee wants GMC to strengthen revalidation 11 February 2011
	Public expenditure report calls for greater efficiency 20 December 2010
	New MMC guidance expected soon 1 February 2008

Health White Paper

	Unite 11 October 2010
	Other responses Chartered Society of Physiotherapy 11 October 2010
	Royal College of General Practitioners 11 October 2010
	Unison 11 October 2010
	BMA 11 October 2010

Home Office

	Migrant worker cap condemned 26 November 2010
	Plans for cap on immigration 'rushed' 5 November 2010
	Government announces migration limits 2 July 2010
	Surgeons want passport system to speed up vetting scheme 22 January 2010
	Shortage occupation list recommendations published 2 November 2009
	Home Office launches new vetting and barring scheme 16 October 2009
	Home Office outlines refugees’ employment rights 11 September 2009
	NHS Employers criticise the Migration Advisory Committee’s recommendations for the points based system 28 August 2009
	Safeguarding regulations to be delayed 17 April 2009
	Trusts to report on hardest-to-fill medical jobs 12 December 2008
	Employers told to prepare for points-based system 27 August 2008
	Stricter rules announced on training immigrant doctors 8 February 2008
	Changes to the immigration system announced 8 December 2007
	Restrictions on overseas doctors applying for training posts ‘unlawful’ 16 November 2007
	Salaried dentists will no longer be categorised as ‘shortage occupations’ under Home Office immigration rules, as of next month. 4 May 2007
	Job shortage list could be cut 20 April 2007
	Drug misuse workforce plan 17 July 2006

House of Lords

Government loses immigrant doctor case
2 May 2008

Legislation

	Local council powers 4 December 2006
	Optometrists to prescribe 9 October 2006
	NHS boundaries redrawn 19 June 2006
	Lack of detail could hamper progress on the White Paper 1 March 2006
	Public reveal what health care they want 1 February 2006
	Strict rules on patients’ records 1 July 2005

Migration Advisory Committee

Latest migration report could restrict skilled workers for the NHS
22 November 2010

Policy

	Health at the hustings 16 April 2010
	GMC seeks doctors to provide feedback on policy development 11 May 2009
	Move to private care urged 4 December 2006
	Social enterprise units offer scope for nurses 9 October 2006
	Pathology reform plans 9 October 2006
	MPs oppose permits 19 June 2006
	Key steps to make high impact changes in HR 1 February 2006
	GP care outsourced 1 February 2006
	Key steps to make high impact changes in HR 1 January 2006
	Next steps set out for reform plans 1 December 2005
	Cancer treatment rethink 1 December 2005
	Nurse fears over PCT plans 1 November 2005
	Opportunities open up for primary care nurses 1 September 2005
	Most staff now on new pay structure 1 September 2005
	Understanding the role of public health trainers 1 August 2005

Public Accounts Committee

Department of Health under fire over costs of consultant contract
29 November 2007

Scottish Government

	Audit Scotland calls for changes on public sector pensions 11 February 2011
	Politicians urged to support growing nursing campaign 28 January 2011
	Longer term planning is needed on student numbers, says nursing union 20 December 2010
	More information on workforce cuts needed, says RCN Scotland 10 December 2010
	Scottish budget review recommends up to 60,000 public jobs cut 30 July 2010
	Spend £28 million on frontline services, not consultant awards, says RCN Scotland 12 June 2009

Welsh Assembly Government

	Welsh government appoints trust chair to tackle violence against staff 23 May 2008
	Welsh health minister champions development of support workers 9 May 2008

Work and pensions

	Public sector pensions are "too costly" 9 July 2010
	New support for employers to tackle stress-related illness 29 November 2007