Former NHS chief executive Gary Walker signed a £500,000 compromise agreement to settle his unfair dismissal claim after being fired for prioritising patient safety over government targets, but he broke his silence three years later to expose a “culture of fear” within the health service despite knowing he could be sued for the entire sum.Continue reading “Truth Costs Careers”
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NHS England To Lay Off Thousands Of Staff
Thousands of NHS staff will be made redundant as the government presses ahead with plans to abolish NHS England, The Independent has been told. In a briefing to staff on Tuesday, NHS England confirmed voluntary redundancies planned for the organisation, as well as local NHS integrated care boards, will go ahead next year. In a slide, seen by The Independent, NHS England said there wouldContinue reading “NHS England To Lay Off Thousands Of Staff”
Harry Plays The Rock Star
Prince Harry had his name in lights as he was welcomed with excited applause and a standing ovation by a delighted crowd during a speech at a star-studded concert in Los Angeles on Sunday, while his heavily pregnant wife Meghan Markle stayed at home. Harry, 36, told the audience of vaccinated frontline workers and thatContinue reading “Harry Plays The Rock Star”
