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HCSA investigation exposes 'serious flaws' in exception reporting process

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11 Jun 2019

A new HCSA investigation has exposed serious flaws in the exception reporting process introduced as part of the controversial 2016 Junior Doctor contract to monitor potentially unsafe rota breaches. Read more ››

HCSA calls for law change in wake of medical gross negligence manslaughter review

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06 Jun 2019

HCSA has today urged politicians to speed up law changes governing the investigation of hospital doctors by the GMC. Read more ››

HCSA warns 50-50 pension proposal won't head off NHS crisis

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03 Jun 2019

HCSA has issued the following statement in response to plans announced by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to consult on a so-called “50:50 option” for NHS pension contributions. Read more ››

Negotiator forum aims to place members in driving seat

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31 May 2019

East Midlands negotiators unite to champion best conditions Read more ››

STUC conference backs HCSA call for Brexit certainty

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16 Apr 2019

The Scottish Trades Union Congress has today overwhelmingly backed HCSA’s call for “Brexit certainty” to avoid aggravating the NHS vacancy crisis. Read more ››

HCSA's expertise on hospital doctor issues needed more than ever, says new President

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04 Apr 2019

New HCSA President Dr Claudia Paoloni has praised HCSA's unique expertise on issues facing hospital doctors - and warned it will be needed now more than ever. Read more ››