Consultant editor Darren Newman looks back at the employment law position in 1979 when Margaret Thatcher came to power, and...
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The Court of Appeal has ruled that Haringey Council’s decision to start a second set of disciplinary proceedings against social...
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With the NHS reforms poised to jump into full swing, Nic Paton looks at how occupational health practitioners will be...
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An anonymised “personal view” by a former NHS consultant OH physician has painted a damning picture of attitudes to OH...
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Compromise agreements in the NHS must clearly state that individuals are not prevented from whistleblowing, the Government has confirmed.As highlighted...
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Health secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced that the NHS will no longer be able to gag former employees from speaking...
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Helping to support people with long-term conditions and get them back into the workforce is an important part of providing...
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The Public Sector People Managers’ Association (PPMA) exists to promote the best HR practices across the public sector. Martin Rayson,...
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The former head of an NHS trust last week described the culture of the health service as one of “fear...
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Home secretary Theresa May has announced radical reforms to police recruitment. They include opening the role of chief constable to...
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A new ring-fenced public health budget for local authorities was announced by the Government in January, as a key part...
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A Merseyside council has been fined after 29 employees were diagnosed with hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS).The Health and Safety Executive...
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Britain’s healthcare system will need to adapt significantly to meet the demands of an increasingly obese nation, a major new...
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NHS trusts should appoint a board-level workplace health “champion” to lead and promote staff health and wellbeing, according to both...
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A national survey of occupational health service users in the NHS makes positive reading for practitioners. Dr Sian Williams dissects the findings,...