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04/09/2026

NHS staff numbers in England have fallen year on year for the first time since 2013.

At the same time, newly qualified nurses say they're locked out of a third of entry level Band 5 roles by experience requirements, despite the government's "graduate guarantee". Health and Care Worker visa grants are down 65%. And nearly 660 employers have just been named for underpaying staff.

We've broken down what September 2026's workforce data means for NHS trusts, recruiters and jobseekers, and what to do about it. Read the full breakdown on work.healthcare 👉https://www.work.healthcare/

28/08/2026

Big changes are coming for pay and conditions in adult social care, but the timeline is longer than the headlines suggest.

The Fair Pay Agreement won't take effect until April 2028. Negotiations begin the year before, and £500 million has been earmarked to support the first agreement. We've laid out exactly what's confirmed, who's covered, and what it means for anyone working in or recruiting for the sector.

Read the full explainer on the work.healthcare: https://www.work.healthcare/blog/2026/08/28/fair-pay-agreement-for-adult-social-care-what-it-is-when-it-starts-and-what-it-means-for-recruitment

26/08/2026

Starting out as a vet can feel like a steep learning curve, but it doesn't have to be a lonely one.

The Veterinary Graduate Development Programme gives new graduates structured, one-to-one mentoring, helping them settle into practice with real, ongoing support behind them.

It's a reminder that the future of veterinary care is being built on solid foundations, one supported graduate at a time.

Browse the latest veterinary opportunities on https://www.work.healthcare/.

21/08/2026

North Devon District Hospital's maternity unit has suspended births after a staffing review found it couldn't safely provide the medical cover women need during labour. Consultant numbers are down by up to 50%, and women are now being directed to units in Exeter, Tiverton or Taunton.

We've covered what happened, the wider staffing pattern behind it, and what it means for maternity recruitment across the NHS:

North Devon District Hospital's maternity unit has suspended births due to critical staffing shortages, becoming the clearest example yet of a wider NHS workforce pressure now playing out at rural maternity units across England.

21/08/2026

Your career is more than the role you’re in today, it’s a journey shaped by every experience, ambition and opportunity.

Whether you’re ready for a fresh challenge or simply exploring what could come next, your next move may be closer than you think.

Discover your next opportunity at https://www.work.healthcare/

19/08/2026

On this , we honour the extraordinary doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals serving on the front lines of global crises often at immense personal risk.

From emergency disaster relief to sustaining vital care in under resourced regions, medical humanitarians embody the core of our profession: compassion, duty, and unwavering resilience.

Today, we stand alongside global health organisations to advocate for the safety, protection, and support of frontline health workers worldwide.

14/08/2026

New opportunities are now live on work.healthcare, posted by our trusted clients across the Dental, Medical and Veterinary sectors:

🦷 Associate Dentist - Motherwell
🩺 Salaried GP - Bath, Somerset
🐾 Veterinary Surgeon - Bristol
👩‍⚕️ Locum GP - Leicester
🌏 General Practitioner - North Brisbane, Australia

Whether you’re seeking a permanent role, flexible locum work or an exciting move abroad, your next opportunity could be waiting.

🔎 Explore the latest vacancies and apply directly at:
https://www.work.healthcare/

14/08/2026

New NHS England data confirms what many in general practice are already feeling: face to face GP appointments have fallen to 60.2%, the lowest proportion on record.

Since October 2025, practices have been required to keep online consultation tools open throughout core hours. The result is a fast-moving shift in how patients contact their GP, and in the skills practices need from clinicians and wider primary care staff who can move confidently between phone, video and in-person care.

We've broken down the latest figures, what's driving them, and what they mean for the workforce.

Read the full article: https://www.work.healthcare/blog/2026/08/14/f2f-gp-appointments-fall-to-60-2-as-digital-first-contract-takes-hold-new-data-shows , and browse current vacancies in general practice, on Work.Healthcare https://www.work.healthcare/

Search hundreds of new healthcare jobs for doctors, nurses, and allied professionals. Instantly browse NHS and private sector vacancies across the UK and apply online.

07/08/2026

Here is our latest selection of healthcare opportunities across the UK and Canada.

The roles span dental, general practice, veterinary surgery, dermatology and family medicine, with permanent, locum and part-time arrangements available.

Further information about each vacancy is available at https://www.work.healthcare

06/08/2026

GP list cleansing, explained. 🩺

NHS England's patient list validation programme has removed 300,000+ patients from GP registers in the past year, and nearly 70% of practices say the process is getting it wrong.

Swipe through our blog to see what's confirmed, who's most affected, and what practices can do about it. Full breakdown with sources: https://www.work.healthcare/blog/2026/08/05/nhs-list-cleansing-why-mps-are-being-briefed-on-the-gp-practices-losing-patients-and-funding