Press releases 2011 

 

Nurse being vaccinated

NHS staff vaccinations have reached new heights but we need more staff to get vaccinated

Date: 15/12/2011

NHS Employers today congratulated the excellent progress of NHS trusts in more than doubling the number staff vaccinated compared to this time last year. more

Money

NHS Employers responds to NHS Pension contribution changes, announced today

Date: 8/12/2011

Responding to the reported announcement of changes to NHS Pension contributions, director of the NHS Employers organisation Dean Royles said: "We recognise that pension changes are a sensitive issue and staff will have anxieties and concerns. more

Dean Royles speaking

Let's not damage workplace relations on 30 November, urge NHS Employers

Date: 30/11/2011

The NHS Employers organisation today urges NHS staff to avoid any actions that would damage workplace relations once the day of action is over. more

NHS logo

NHS Employers comments on the impact on the NHS on day of action

Date: 30/11/2011

Commenting at 5:15pm on the impact on the NHS of today’s (30 November) strike action, NHS Employers director Dean Royles said: “The early planning means the NHS has been responding well on a very difficult day. more

Dean Royles

NHS will rise to the strike-day challenge but some patients will be affected, says NHS Employers

Date: 27/11/2011

The NHS Employers organisation today said that it was confident the NHS would rise to the challenge created by the trade union day of action on November 30. more

Nurse being vaccinated

Big boost to patient safety as NHS staff flu vaccinations almost triple this year

Date: 17/11/2011

Almost three times as many front-line NHS staff in England have been vaccinated against flu compared to the same time last year, reveal figures published by the Department of Health today(1). more

Two women reviewing leaflet

New clarity coming about NHS employees' benefits

Date: 16/11/2011

Next year a number of NHS organisations begin providing Total Reward statements. These will provide detailed information to help staff understand how their individual pensions, pay and other rewards make up a competitive employment package. more

Dean Royles

NHS patients need us to preserve the positive industrial relations climate, says head of NHS Employers

Date: 16/11/2011

The head of the NHS Employers will today (Wednesday) urge all parties to preserve the positive industrial relations climate that has benefitted the NHS and its patients for many years. more

NHS Employers logo

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals' Sir Andrew Cash OBE is new policy board chair

Date: 15/11/2011

The NHS Employers organisation today announces that Sir Andrew Cash OBE has been elected as the new chair of its policy board. more

NHS flu fighter winners

Awards for the heroes who inspire others to get flu jabs

Date: 15/11/2011

Flu Fighter Awards were given to 28 NHS staff today (15 November) in recognition of their extraordinary - and often ingenious - activities that are helping protect staff and vulnerable patients from flu this winter. more

Staff xraying

Championing a personal, fair and diverse NHS

Date: 15/11/2011

A campaign to encourage NHS staff to become champions for a personal, fair and diverse NHS was launched today by the NHS Employers organisation. more

Dean Royles

NHS Employers comment on Andrew Lansley's announcement about minimum training standards for support workers

Date: 15/11/2011

Dean Royles, director of the NHS Employers organisation, responds to health secretary Andrew Lansley's announcement today. more

Sneeze

One voice from health leaders - 'we urge NHS staff to get vaccinated'

Date: 11/11/2011

Leaders from the major unions, medical colleges and associations have come together to urge NHS staff to keep getting vaccinated, in a signed joint statement. more

Ballot box

UNISON vote on industrial action - NHS Employers response

Date: 3/11/2011

Dean Royles, director of the NHS Employers organisation, said: "This yes-vote is disappointing for the NHS but the majority of staff did not vote. more

GP checking blood pressure

Changes to doctors' contract, announced today

Date: 2/11/2011

Changes to the GMS Contract for 2012-13 are announced today (Wednesday). more

Two women reviewing leaflet

NHS Employers responds to the revised Government pension offer

Date: 2/11/2011

Dean Royles, director of the NHS Employers organisation, responds to the revised Government public service pension offer. more

Staff meeting

NHS Employers responds to recommended changes to the NHS Constitution on whistle-blowing

Date: 18/10/2011

Dean Royles, director of the NHS Employers organisation, welcomes the Department of Health's consultation report 'The NHS Constitution and Whistleblowing'. more

Group of hospital staff

NHS Employers responds to the NHS Revalidation Support Team readiness report

Date: 14/10/2011

Dean Royles director of the NHS Employers organisation said: "This report shows that the NHS is committed to making revalidation work and has made good progress in getting the system up and running." more

Doctor with manager

NHS Employers responds to the Health Secretary's comments on language testing for overseas doctors

Date: 4/10/2011

Dean Royles, director of the NHS Employers organisation, responds to the Health Secretary's announcement of new proposals for language testing of overseas doctors. more

Women conferring.

NHS Employers welcomes the GMC's report showing greater priority on reporting concerns

Date: 28/9/2011

Dean Royles, director of the NHS Employers organisation, welcomes today's publication by the General Medical Council called 'Research into Fitness to Practise referrals'. more

Pharmacist and customer

Legal framework for programmes to improve use of medicines published today

Date: 23/9/2011

The Government today provided the legal framework for the New Medicine Service (NMS) and implementation of the targeted Medicines Use Reviews (MURs). more

Nurse being vaccinated

NHS Employers launches major flu vaccination campaign to protect patients and services as winter draws in

Date: 22/9/2011

The NHS is taking action to reduce the impact of seasonal flu on its patients and its services. Employers, unions(1) and the government today (22 September) join forces to launch the first ever national flu vaccination campaign for NHS workers. more

Payroll and accounts

Growing pay costs threaten NHS efforts to maintain quality and workforce numbers, says submission to pay review body

Date: 20/9/2011

Growing financial pressures are leaving employers increasingly concerned about the cost of the present national pay and conditions. Restraining pay bill costs will be essential to minimise potential job losses and protect patient services. more

Reading report

Response to today's GMC report on medical education and practice

Date: 16/9/2011

Dean Royles, director of the NHS Employers organisation, says today's GMC report called 'The state of medical education and practice in the UK' is informative: more

Nurse being vaccinated

Response to new NHS staff flu vaccination figures

Date: 6/9/2011

Members of the National NHS Staff Seasonal Flu Vaccination Campaign respond to new data about staff flu vaccination uptake published by the Department of Health. more

Pharmacy smoking device

Working Group provides additional New Medicine Service resource and calls for crucial communication between pharmacy and GPs

Date: 16/8/2011

The Professional Relationship Working Group has called for crucial progress in local communications ahead of the New Medicine Service (NMS) implementation on 1 October 2011. more

Chemist helping lady

NHS Employers and PSNC release key information on service developments

Date: 2/8/2011

The NHS Employers organisation and the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) have published further details on the New Medicine Service (NMS) and targeted Medicines Use Reviews (MURs). more

Doctor with manager

NHS Employers welcomes new report showing progress to improve medical revalidation

Date: 15/7/2011

Employers in the NHS will be pleased by the progress that has been made toward a more streamlined and flexible revalidation system, the NHS Employers organisation said today in response to today's findings by the NHS Revalidation Support Team (RST)(1). more

Staff meeting.

New online toolkit showcases the best in staff engagement in the NHS

Date: 6/7/2011

A new online toolkit developed with the NHS and showcasing best practice in staff engagement at 10 NHS organisations was launched today by the NHS Employers organisation and the Department of Health at the NHS Confederation conference. more

Doctor with manager

NHS Employers and BMA publish joint guidance on consultant job planning

Date: 5/7/2011

The NHS Employers organisation and the British Medical Association (BMA) today have published their jointly-developed 'Guide to consultant job planning'. more

Dean Royles with cup

NHS Employers director becomes first male business champion against domestic violence

Date: 22/6/2011

Dean Royles, director of the NHS Employers organisation, has become the first male business champion for the Corporate Alliance Against Domestic Violence (CAADV). more

Pharmacy smoking advice

Stakeholders show clear enthusiasm to implement changes to Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework

Date: 17/6/2011

Key stakeholders involved in community pharmacy demonstrated their enthusiasm to engage with the changes to the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF). more

Various staff

NHS Employers will continue to highlight the central role of employers in the future of education and training

Date: 14/6/2011

Dean Royles, director of the NHS Employers organisation, responds to the Governments' announcements on the NHS Future Forum report. more

Chemist helping customer

Further details of new pharmacy services launched to the pharmacy community

Date: 11/5/2011

Further information about the changes to the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework was launched at a briefing session today for senior figures in community pharmacy. more

Nurse equipment

New agency regulations present a challenge for employers in the NHS

Date: 6/5/2011

The NHS Employers organisation is supporting employers to prepare for the Agency Workers Regulations which come into force on 1 October this year. more

Matron and nurse meeting

Dean Royles joins new Employee Engagement Task Force

Date: 19/4/2011

Dean Royles, director of the NHS Employers organisation, has accepted membership of the government-sponsored Employee Engagement Task Force which was launched by the Prime Minister and the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills on 29 March 2011. more

Doctor with a child

NHS Employers welcomes 13 Equality and Diversity Partners

Date: 4/4/2011

The NHS Employers organisation today announces the 13 NHS Trusts who have been awarded Equality and Diversity Partner status for 2011/12, each of whom has exemplary skills that can be used to help develop the wider NHS. more

GP and patient

Appraisals for doctors essential to delivering highest standard of patient care

Date: 23/3/2011

Dean Royles, director of the NHS Employers organisation, responds to today’s BMA survey findings about appraisals. more

Nurses smiling

NHS Staff Survey reveals improved support from managers and more confidence in reporting concerns

Date: 16/3/2011

The NHS Staff Survey, published today reveals staff feel more confident reporting adverse incidents, have better support from their managers and improved appraisals all of which lead to improved patient care. more

Various staff

NHS trusts commended for joint work preventing discrimination

Date: 16/3/2011

Leading NHS trusts came together today to celebrate the conclusion of a year-long programme that developed and promoted equality, diversity and human rights within the NHS. more

Pharmacist dispensing

New developments in pharmacy contract will deliver improved health outcomes for patients

Date: 15/3/2011

The NHS Employers organisation and the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee today announce a number of service developments within the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework that will deliver improved outcomes for patients. more

GP takes blood pressure

NHS Employers and General Practitioners Committee announce 2011/12 GMS contract changes

Date: 11/3/2011

Agreement has been reached on changes to the 2011/12 General Medical Services (GMS) contract in England, Scotland and Wales. more

Pay slips

Staff involvement not industrial action is key to implementing pension change

Date: 10/3/2011

The NHS Employers organisation responds to the health unions’ reaction to Lord Hutton’s report on public sector pensions. more

Doctors consulting

Employers input into GMC consultation on doctor management essential

Date: 4/3/2011

Dean Royles, director of NHS Employers organisation, responds to the General Medical Council (GMC) announcement of a consultation to develop Good Management Practice: guidance for all doctors. more

Clock

Employers in NHS seek fair deal on Royal Wedding holiday

Date: 25/2/2011

NHS Employers responds to the rejection by almost all health unions of the proposal for NHS staff who work on the day of the Royal Wedding. more

Doctor reviewing paperwork

Employers input to GMC’s timely review of Good Medical Practice is essential

Date: 23/2/2011

Gill Bellord, director for core services at the NHS Employers organisation, welcomes the General Medical Council (GMC) announcement about its major review of Good Medical Practice. more

Older woman and carer

Employers must be central to decisions on professional regulation

Date: 17/2/2011

Dean Royles, director of the NHS Employers organisation, responds to the Command Paper: Enabling Excellence - Autonomy and Accountability for Healthcare Workers, Social Workers and Social Care Workers. more

we expect well over 10,000 apprentices to be working in the NHS by the end of the year

Employers recognise the key role of apprenticeships in the NHS

Date: 7/2/2011

Employers in the NHS continue to recognise the important role of apprenticeships in creating a highly skilled and motivated workforce, Dean Royles, Director of NHS Employers said today. more

Matron and nurse meeting

Unions’ rejection of pay proposal will result in job losses

Date: 13/1/2011

NHS Employers responds to the key health unions' rejection of the National Pay Enabling Framework. more

Staff meeting

NHS Employers' proposal to protect staff is endorsed by key NHS leaders

Date: 5/1/2011

NHS Employers' proposal to freeze increment payments for two years to protect jobs for NHS staff and ensure continuity of service for patients has been endorsed by key NHS leaders. more

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