NHS Employers press releaseshttp://www.nhsemployers.org/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&web=/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011&page=6ed4c65a-f744-4552-b227-dd5226f13369&wp=3f162173-4223-4d13-8d35-c3685f8c4cd660NHS staff vaccinations have reached new heights but we need more staff to get vaccinatedhttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/staff-vaccinations-rising.aspxNHS Employers today congratulated the excellent progress of NHS trusts in more than doubling the number staff vaccinated compared to this time last year.Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:28:52 GMTNHS Employers responds to NHS Pension contribution changes, announced todayhttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/NHS-Pension-contribution-changes.aspxResponding 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. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:51:26 GMTLet's not damage workplace relations on 30 November, urge NHS Employershttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/let's-not-let-day-of-action-damage-relations.aspxThe NHS Employers organisation today urges NHS staff to avoid any actions that would damage workplace relations once the day of action is over.Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:20:18 GMTNHS Employers comments on the impact on the NHS on day of actionhttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/day-of-action.aspxCommenting 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.Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:45:14 GMTNHS will rise to the strike-day challenge but some patients will be affected, says NHS Employershttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/NHS-will-rise-to-challenge-of-strike-day-but-patients-will-be-affected.aspxThe 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.Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:09:58 GMTBig boost to patient safety as NHS staff flu vaccinations almost triple this yearhttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/increase-in-staff-flu-jab-uptake.aspxAlmost 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).Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:18:39 GMTNew clarity coming about NHS employees' benefitshttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/total-reward-briefing.aspxNext 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.Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:51:50 GMTNHS patients need us to preserve the positive industrial relations climate, says head of NHS Employershttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/positive-industrial-relations.aspxThe 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.Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:58:23 GMTSheffield Teaching Hospitals' Sir Andrew Cash OBE is new policy board chair http://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/Sir-Andrew-Cash-policy-board-chair.aspxThe NHS Employers organisation today announces that Sir Andrew Cash OBE has been elected as the new chair of its policy board.Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:52:21 GMTAwards for the heroes who inspire others to get flu jabshttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/flu-fighter-heros.aspxFlu 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.Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:29:54 GMTChampioning a personal, fair and diverse NHShttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/personal-fair-and-diverse.aspxA campaign to encourage NHS staff to become champions for a personal, fair and diverse NHS was launched today by the NHS Employers organisation.Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:32:46 GMTNHS Employers comment on Andrew Lansley's announcement about minimum training standards for support workershttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/NHSEmployerscommentonAndrewLansley'sannouncementaboutminimumtrainingstandardsforsupportworkers.aspxDean Royles, director of the NHS Employers organisation, responds to health secretary Andrew Lansley's announcement today.Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:22:31 GMTOne voice from health leaders - 'we urge NHS staff to get vaccinated'http://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/ambassadors-for-staff-flu-vaccinations.aspxLeaders from the major unions, medical colleges and associations have come together to urge NHS staff to keep getting vaccinated, in a signed joint statement.Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:28:34 GMTUNISON vote on industrial action - NHS Employers responsehttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/UNISON-vote-on-industrial-action.aspxDean Royles, director of the NHS Employers organisation, said: "This yes-vote is disappointing for the NHS but the majority of staff did not vote. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:58:18 GMTChanges to doctors' contract, announced todayhttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/GMS-Contract-2012-13.aspxChanges to the GMS Contract for 2012-13 are announced today (Wednesday).Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:45:43 GMTNHS Employers responds to the revised Government pension offerhttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/response-to-revised-pension-offer.aspxDean Royles, director of the NHS Employers organisation, responds to the revised Government public service pension offer.Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:46:44 GMTNHS Employers responds to recommended changes to the NHS Constitution on whistle-blowinghttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/government-changes-to-nhs-constitution-on-whistleblowing.aspxDean Royles, director of the NHS Employers organisation, welcomes the Department of Health's consultation report 'The NHS Constitution and Whistleblowing'.Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:25:43 GMTNHS Employers responds to the NHS Revalidation Support Team readiness reporthttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/NHSE-responds-to-NHS-Revalidation-Support-Team-readiness-report.aspxDean 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."Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:49:21 GMTNHS Employers responds to the Health Secretary's comments on language testing for overseas doctorshttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/language-testing-foroverseas-doctors.aspxDean Royles, director of the NHS Employers organisation, responds to the Health Secretary's announcement of new proposals for language testing of overseas doctors.Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:54:09 GMTNHS Employers welcomes the GMC's report showing greater priority on reporting concernshttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/NHSEmployerswelcomestheGMC'sreportshowinggreaterpriorityonreportingconcerns.aspxDean Royles, director of the NHS Employers organisation, welcomes today's publication by the General Medical Council called 'Research into Fitness to Practise referrals'.Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:01:38 GMTLegal framework for programmes to improve use of medicines published todayhttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/legal-framework-for-MURs-and-NMS.aspxThe Government today provided the legal framework for the New Medicine Service (NMS) and implementation of the targeted Medicines Use Reviews (MURs).Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:11:24 GMTNHS Employers launches major flu vaccination campaign to protect patients and services as winter draws inhttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/NHS-Employers-launches-staff-flu-vaccination-campaign.aspxThe 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.Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:14:11 GMTGrowing pay costs threaten NHS efforts to maintain quality and workforce numbers, says submission to pay review bodyhttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/pay-review-body-submission-2011.aspxGrowing 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.Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:31:04 GMTResponse to today's GMC report on medical education and practicehttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/GMC-report-on-medical-education-and-practice.aspxDean 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:Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:06:02 GMTResponse to new NHS staff flu vaccination figureshttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/response-to-new-NHS-staff-flu-vaccination-figures1.aspxMembers of the National NHS Staff Seasonal Flu Vaccination Campaign respond to new data about staff flu vaccination uptake published by the Department of Health.Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:16:08 GMTWorking Group provides additional New Medicine Service resource and calls for crucial communication between pharmacy and GPshttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/WorkingGroupprovidesadditionalNewMedicineServiceresourceandcallsforcrucialcommunicationbetweenpharmacyandGPs.aspxThe Professional Relationship Working Group has called for crucial progress in local communications ahead of the New Medicine Service (NMS) implementation on 1 October 2011.Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:54:19 GMTNHS Employers and PSNC release key information on service developmentshttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/NHS-Employers-and-PSNC-release-key-information-on-service-developments.aspxThe 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).Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:05:08 GMTNHS Employers welcomes new report showing progress to improve medical revalidationhttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/NHS-Employers-welcomes-revalidation-pilot-findings.aspxEmployers 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).Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:27:27 GMTNew online toolkit showcases the best in staff engagement in the NHShttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/New-online-toolkit-for-staff-engagement.aspxA 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.Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:06:26 GMTNHS Employers and BMA publish joint guidance on consultant job planninghttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/joint-guidance-on-consultant-job-planning.aspxThe NHS Employers organisation and the British Medical Association (BMA) today have published their jointly-developed 'Guide to consultant job planning'.Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:59:32 GMTNHS Employers director becomes first male business champion against domestic violencehttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/NHS-Employers-director-against-domestic-violence.aspxDean Royles, director of the NHS Employers organisation, has become the first male business champion for the Corporate Alliance Against Domestic Violence (CAADV).Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:40:41 GMTStakeholders show clear enthusiasm to implement changes to Community Pharmacy Contractual Frameworkhttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/Stakeholder-Enthusiasm-For-Community-Pharmacy-Contractual-Framework.aspxKey stakeholders involved in community pharmacy demonstrated their enthusiasm to engage with the changes to the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF).Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:18:48 GMTNHS Employers will continue to highlight the central role of employers in the future of education and traininghttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/NHS-Employers-responds-to-Government-announcement-on-future-forum.aspxDean Royles, director of the NHS Employers organisation, responds to the Governments' announcements on the NHS Future Forum report.Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:36:41 GMTFurther details of new pharmacy services launched to the pharmacy communityhttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/new-pharmacy-services-to-be-launched-to-the-pharmacy-community.aspxFurther information about the changes to the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework was launched at a briefing session today for senior figures in community pharmacy.Fri, 03 Jun 2011 09:19:25 GMTNew agency regulations present a challenge for employers in the NHShttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/agency-workers-directive-preparations.aspxThe NHS Employers organisation is supporting employers to prepare for the Agency Workers Regulations which come into force on 1 October this year.Fri, 06 May 2011 14:53:21 GMTDean Royles joins new Employee Engagement Task Forcehttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/Dean-Royles-joins-new-Employee-Engagement-Task-Force.aspxDean 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.Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:41:45 GMTNHS Employers welcomes 13 Equality and Diversity Partnershttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/NHS-Employers-welcomes-17-Equality-and-Diversity-Partners.aspxThe 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.Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:50:34 GMTAppraisals for doctors essential to delivering highest standard of patient carehttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/BMA-doctor-appraisals-survey-response.aspx.aspxDean Royles, director of the NHS Employers organisation, responds to today’s BMA survey findings about appraisals.Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:40:44 GMTNHS Staff Survey reveals improved support from managers and more confidence in reporting concernshttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/NHS-Staff-Survey-2010.aspxThe 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.Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:10:35 GMTNHS trusts commended for joint work preventing discriminationhttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/equality-and-diversity-partners-celebration-2011.aspxLeading 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.Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:31:12 GMTNew developments in pharmacy contract will deliver improved health outcomes for patientshttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/pharmacy-contract-changes-March-2011.aspxThe 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.Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:16:21 GMTNHS Employers and General Practitioners Committee announce 2011/12 GMS contract changeshttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/GMS-contract-changes-2011.aspxAgreement has been reached on changes to the 2011/12 General Medical Services (GMS) contract in England, Scotland and Wales.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:12:57 GMTStaff involvement not industrial action is key to implementing pension changehttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/Hutton-pension-report-industrial-action.aspxThe NHS Employers organisation responds to the health unions’ reaction to Lord Hutton’s report on public sector pensions.Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:26:20 GMTEmployers input into GMC consultation on doctor management essentialhttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/Employers-input-into-GMC-consultation-on-doctor-management-essential.aspxDean 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.Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:31:01 GMTEmployers in NHS seek fair deal on Royal Wedding holidayhttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/Employers-in-NHS-seek-fair-deal-on-Royal-Wedding-holiday.aspxNHS 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.Thu, 21 Apr 2011 11:35:06 GMTEmployers input to GMC’s timely review of Good Medical Practice is essentialhttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/welcoming-GMC-major-review-of-Good-Medical_practice.aspxGill 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.Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:24:54 GMTEmployers must be central to decisions on professional regulationhttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/response-to-command-paper-Enabling-Excellence.aspxDean 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.Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:02:44 GMTEmployers recognise the key role of apprenticeships in the NHShttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/EmployersrecognisethekeyroleofapprenticeshipsintheNHS.aspxEmployers 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.Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:19:36 GMTUnions’ rejection of pay proposal will result in job losseshttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/Unions-rejection-of-pay-proposal.aspxNHS Employers responds to the key health unions' rejection of the National Pay Enabling Framework.Fri, 14 Jan 2011 10:25:20 GMTNHS Employers' proposal to protect staff is endorsed by key NHS leadershttp://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/PressReleases/2011/Pages/NHS-Employers-proposal-to-protect-staff.aspxNHS 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.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:21:19 GMT