Forbes Laboratory Proposed Trial at WNSWLHD

Forbes Laboratory Proposed Trial at WNSWLHD

Thursday 8 January, 2026

NSW Health Pathology (NSWHP) is proposing a six-week trial of an alternate service model for the Forbes Lab within Western NSW LHD (WNSWLHD). This is your opportunity to have a say on how this affects you.
  • The proposed trial would commence on 9 February and involve changes to operating hours and services available.
  • The proposed changes supposedly aim to provide coverage during peak periods.
  • NSWHP do not propose any additional staffing despite the requirement for existing staff to expand their scope of hours.

For more information, see the below links:

It is important for union members to lead this discussion.
 
Please send your feedback to restructure@hsu.asn.au by COB Friday 16 January with subject line NSWHP Forbes Laboratory Proposed Service Model Trial.
 
Everyone affected by these changes needs to be a union member. Members deserve to have control over their working lives. Tell your colleagues now is the time to join.
 
New members can join at www.hsu.asn.au/join or call 1300 478 679.

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