The introduction of the European working time directive in August could hit junior doctor training, the British Medical Association has claimed.
The directive will cut the maximum working week from 56 hours to 48 hours. The majority of junior doctors responding to a BMA survey said this would have a negative effect on their training.
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Minister of state for health Steve Barclay has been appointed Brexit secretary today, in the wake of a string of resignations to hit the government as Theresa May unveiled her Brexit withdrawl deal with the European Union.
NHS England and NHS Improvement will axe nearly 50 senior manager posts as they combine their structures, according to proposals issued today.
The transfer of a “substantial volume” of NHS work to the independent sector has “negatively impacted” surgical trainees, the Royal College of Surgeons has warned.
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