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HCSA's statement on compulsory vaccinations

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15 Apr 2021

This week it was revealed that some NHS Trusts may be planning to make vaccinations against Covid-19 a contractual requirement for all staff. HCSA believes a compulsory vaccination programme could be counterproductive. Read more ››

Obituary: Norman Alan Simmons CBE

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13 Apr 2021

HCSA is celebrating the life of one of the titans of the organisation, Norman Alan Simmons CBE, who has sadly passed away. Read more ››

NHS overseas workers day shines a spotlight on uncertainty

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26 Mar 2021

HCSA was proud to support the first ever Overseas NHS Workers Day on March 5th to help celebrate the extraordinary contributions made by international staff during the pandemic. Read more ››

Buying local - should we be prioritising healthcare products from the UK?

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15 Mar 2021

The UK regularly buys healthcare products from overseas but given the economic scenario we face, it makes sense to prioritise UK manufacturers and suppliers, writes orthopaedic surgeon Harish Parmar. Read more ››

President's view: The government ignores our precarious situation at its peril

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09 Mar 2021

The government's attempt to pre-empt the pay review process represents a dangerous misreading of the current state of the NHS workforce, warns HCSA President Dr Claudia Paoloni Read more ››

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