Overview
- The Royal College of Nursing says racist incidents against nurses have risen sharply in recent years, underscoring ministerial concerns.
- Wes Streeting recounted a case of a patient demanding white-only care and praised a resident doctor who refused to comply as an example of zero tolerance.
- NHS England chief executive Jim Mackey called corridor care and patients left on trolleys unacceptable and a worrying sign as winter pressures build.
- Four hospitals in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare remain under a critical incident due to exceptionally high demand, with some trusts moving to targeted mask guidance.
- Resident doctors plan a five-day strike in England from 14 November seeking a 29% pay rise, which Streeting urges the BMA to cancel, noting 28.9% pay growth over three years and an estimated £250m cost from July’s walkout.