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The impact of Covid-19 on the way we work

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11 May 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has affected all of our lives in many different ways. Pauline Paxton, national officer for Scotland and Northern Ireland talks about how using technology to communicate is effective, but is no replacement for personal contact with members. Read more ››

Wales hospital doctors urge political parties to deliver on pay pledge in face of ‘cliff edge’ on staffing

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03 May 2021

Hospital doctors’ union HCSA Wales / Cymru has urged the next government to uphold a pledge to honour commitments on pay to avoid a post-pandemic cliff edge on medical staffing. Read more ››

Scotland hospital doctors warn political parties against complacency on post-Covid ‘cliff edge’ on staffing

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03 May 2021

Hospital doctors’ union HCSA Scotland has warned that the country faces a post-pandemic cliff edge on medical staffing as the impact of Covid compounds issues of vacancies, falling pay and morale. Read more ››

Advice: Avoiding social media dangers

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22 Apr 2021

Hospital Doctors are increasingly using social media and smartphone apps to connect. It pays to be informed on the risks, explains MPS legal adviser Dr James Thorpe Read more ››

STUC 2021: HCSA Scotland calls for action to protect NHS staff who raise safety concerns

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20 Apr 2021

STUC 2021: HCSA Scotland has today led calls for greater action by the NHS and health boards to protect NHS staff who speak out on safety. Read more ››

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