As the worst of the winter weather abated, NHS England chief executive Simon Stevens thanked NHS staff for their “heroic efforts” to keep services going. However, the annual staff survey revealed that one in four NHS staff has experienced pressure at work over the past year, and just one in three are now happy with their pay. NHS England announced a big recruitment and retention campaign for the NHS70 celebrations; which will also be marked by a 70-day push on #EndPJparalysis. Also this week: with less than three months until the General Data Protection Regulation takes effect, Highland Marketing has published a guide to the GDPR and the Networks and Information Systems directive. Plus: an interview with consultant David Stone on the challenges the NHS faces in complying with the new regime.
Healthcare Roundup 9 March 2018
