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HCSA launches fresh reballot of junior doctors in England

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29 Apr 2024

Today, HCSA – the hospital doctors’ union has opened a fresh ballot of junior doctors in England in the ongoing pay dispute. If successful, this will extend the right to strike for another six months until December 2024. Read more ››

Closure of NHS Practitioner Health to hospital staff in England: HCSA statement

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15 Apr 2024

Following pressure from united hospital staff, NHS Practitioner Health will be extended for 12 months to new and existing patients. Read HCSA's original statement on the planned cuts. Read more ››

Temporary changes to service due to system upgrade

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08 Apr 2024

A major upgrade to HCSA’s IT system will take place over two weeks from April 8th. This will involve changes to our online member portal and your login details. Read more ››

Consultants accept revised contract reform offer

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05 Apr 2024

Following intensive negotiations, consultant members of HCSA have voted to accept a revised offer from the government, drawing their immediate industrial dispute to a close. Read more ››

Be bold, be forthright and show you have teeth, HCSA tells DDRB pay body

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20 Mar 2024

HCSA leaders have told doctors’ pay review body the DDRB "to show it has teeth" and tackle long-term pay erosion. Read more ››

HCSA junior doctors urge action on associates at NHS England meet

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19 Mar 2024

HCSA junior doctors’ leaders have met senior NHS England representatives to call for action on growing concerns over medical “associate” professionals. Read more ››