The Department of Health has amended its guidance on NHS uniforms and workwear to address concerns that Muslim clinicians and students were facing discrimination because of universal policies requiring them to dress “bare below the elbows”.
The amended guidance states that three quarter length sleeves can now be worn in place of short sleeves and that disposable elasticated oversleeves are also an acceptable alternative to bare arms.
A £1.5m programme to introduce colour-coded NHS uniforms in Wales could be scrapped after scores of nurses complained that the items caused painful rashes.
Staff at NHS England and NHS Improvement have raised concerns that the new structure of their organisations will comprise too many senior managers, HSJ can reveal.
The chief executive of one of England’s top mental health trusts is retiring this summer.
Paul Stroner gives an update on the work of the Association of Professional Healthcare Analysts, which aims to raise the standards for those working in analytical roles
Even though it features in the recent NHS long-term plan, good volunteering requires considerable resources and robust governance frameworks to mitigate risks. By Alison Leary
Two NHS chief executives have taken up national director roles at NHS Improvement and NHS England, it has been announced.
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