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Supporting NHS staff

How the NHS is supporting nurses to return to practice

Nurses are the heart and soul of the NHS, and I’m so grateful for everything that you do in the most challenging times. I know we need to do more to help you continue to deliver this world-class care, and …

Our plans to tackle the Covid-19 backlog

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Sajid Javid speaks with an NHS staff member

No institution has felt the burden of the Covid-19 pandemic more than the NHS, writes Health Secretary, Sajid Javid. Through our plans for elective recovery, we will make sure that you have the support and investment you need, now and in the future.

Annual Consultant Awards – a new name, and a new scheme

Photo of Professor Kevin Davies

Following a consultation on reform, the NHS reward scheme for top-performing doctors is being renamed and redesigned, making it fairer and more accessible, writes ACCEA Medical Director, Professor Kevin Davies.

Tackling the NHS backlog and giving colleagues what they need

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Sajid Javid visits St Mary's Hospital, London

The £6 billion injection of funding announced in October's Spending Review and Budget reflects our commitment to helping the NHS battle the backlog and providing much-need support to NHS staff and patients, writes Health Secretary Sajid Javid.

Building an open and inclusive NHS workplace

Female doctor meeting patient

As an institution founded on the principle of equality, it’s so important that we practice what we preach and make sure that the NHS is an inclusive place of work, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care writes.