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Mother of Lucy Letby victim feels ‘very painful’ guilt over lack of postmortem

Mother of Lucy Letby victim feels ‘very painful’ guilt over lack of postmortem Mother of twins attacked by nurse tells inquiry other babies may have survived had she not agreed to doctor’s decision The mother of a newborn boy murdered by Lucy Letby has told an inquiry into the crimes of the killer nurse that she carries the “very, very painful” guilt that other babies may have survived if she had agreed to a postmortem examination of her son. The woman, whose twin boys were attacked by the neonatal nurse, told the Thirlwall inquiry she was informed as she cradled her dead son that a postmortem was unnecessary because his cause of death was known. Continue reading... By Josh Halliday North of England editor Mother of Lucy Letby...
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My report on the NHS diagnosed its dire condition. Now here’s the cure | Ara Darzi

My report on the NHS diagnosed its dire condition. Now here’s the cure | Ara Darzi Making healthy life expectancy central to all government policy is the surest way of stemming demand on the health service When the secretary of state for health and social care, Wes Streeting, asked me to investigate the state of the NHS, I thought I knew what we would find. All of us who have worked in the NHS in recent years have known it was under pressure. But, as a surgeon, I am used to seeing just one piece of the puzzle. Hearing the experiences of millions of patients and staff across the country brought together left me shocked and angry. If effective access and high-quality care are at the heart of the NHS’s social contract with the people...
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Man dies after receiving Covid vaccine he was wrongly invited to take by NHS

Man dies after receiving Covid vaccine he was wrongly invited to take by NHS Jack Last died after having the AstraZeneca Covid jab following a ‘litany’ of errors by GP services and the NHS Continue reading this article about Man dies after receiving Covid vaccine he was wrongly invited to take by NHS by Rebecca Thomas NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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One in five GPs use AI such as ChatGPT for daily tasks, survey finds

One in five GPs use AI such as ChatGPT for daily tasks, survey finds Doctors are using the technology for activities such as suggesting diagnoses and writing letters, according to BMA A fifth of GPs are using artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT to help with tasks such as writing letters for their patients after appointments, according to a survey. The survey, published in the journal BMJ Health and Care Informatics, spoke to 1,006 GPs. They were asked whether they had ever used any form of AI chatbot in their clinical practice, such as ChatGPT, Bing AI or Google’s Gemini, and were then asked what they used these tools for. Continue reading... By Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent One in five GPs...
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UK can expect ‘tsunami of missed cancers’ in wake of pandemic, experts say

UK can expect ‘tsunami of missed cancers’ in wake of pandemic, experts say UK nations saw largest falls in diagnosis of lung, breast, colorectal and skin cancers in 2020, figures show The UK can expect a “tsunami of missed cancers”, leading experts have said, after an international study found that diagnoses fell sharply during the pandemic. Preliminary figures from the International Cancer Benchmarking Partnership, presented to delegates at the World Cancer Congress in Geneva, compared data on the instance and stage of cancer diagnosis in Australia, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway and the UK, before and during the pandemic. Continue reading... By Anna Bawden UK can expect ‘tsunami of missed cancers’ in wake of...
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Patients with severe ME at risk of starvation, doctors say

Patients with severe ME at risk of starvation, doctors say Nearly 200 health professionals have written to the health secretary saying that patients with the illness are being left to ‘languish behind closed doors’ Continue reading this article about Patients with severe ME at risk of starvation, doctors say by Eleanor Hayward NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Ed Davey calls for taskforce to ‘winterproof the NHS’ in conference closing speech

Ed Davey calls for taskforce to ‘winterproof the NHS’ in conference closing speech The Liberal Democrat leader used his conference speech to urge Sir Keir Starmer to ‘make this year the last winter crisis in our NHS’ Continue reading this article about Ed Davey calls for taskforce to ‘winterproof the NHS’ in conference closing speech by Archie Mitchell NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Enforce zero-tolerance policy on sexual harassment of doctors | Letter

Enforce zero-tolerance policy on sexual harassment of doctors | Letter Healthcare workers across the NHS should feel their safety is a priority and report all abusive behaviour, says Prof Jane Dacre Your report on the sexual harassment faced by doctors around the world is disturbing, yet sadly it is a reality for many working in the NHS (Almost half of doctors sexually harassed by patients, research finds, 9 September). Perhaps even more disturbing is the notion that this kind of abuse is something that doctors feel they should just put up with. Becoming desensitised to sexual harassment may mean incidents are not reported and that the doctor is not seeking appropriate support. Experiencing or witnessing sexual harassment by a...
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Ed Davey urges ‘faster and bolder’ action on NHS and social care

Ed Davey urges ‘faster and bolder’ action on NHS and social care Leader tells Lib Dem conference the party will be an antidote to the ‘pessimism and defeatism’ of Starmer UK politics live – latest updates The government must “act faster and be much bolder” in tackling the crises facing the UK, Ed Davey has said in a speech to the Liberal Democrat conference, promising his party would be an antidote to the “pessimism and defeatism” of Keir Starmer. Reiterating his pledge to focus in particular on pushing ministers to act on the NHS and social care, the Lib Dem leader said he would try to be constructive, while warning against what he described as a short-term Treasury mindset about investment. Continue reading... By Peter...
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Lucy Letby: mother of murdered baby demands apology over hospital ‘failings’

Lucy Letby: mother of murdered baby demands apology over hospital ‘failings’ Mother of Child D describes feeling she was ‘losing mind’ as she pushed for investigations The mother of a baby girl murdered by Lucy Letby has demanded an apology from the hospital for “dozens” of failings that allowed her daughter to be “preyed on” by the nurse. The Thirlwall inquiry was told on Tuesday that Child D, a premature newborn girl, was in a good condition before she was attacked three times by Letby overnight at the Countess of Chester hospital in 2015. Continue reading... By Josh Halliday North of England editor Lucy Letby: mother of murdered baby demands apology over hospital ‘failings’ to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff...
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Man dies after receiving Covid vaccine he was wrongly invited to take by NHS

Man dies after receiving Covid vaccine he was wrongly invited to take by NHS Jack Last died after having the AstraZeneca Covid jab following a ‘litany’ of errors by GP services and the NHS Continue reading this article about Man dies after receiving Covid vaccine he was wrongly invited to take by NHS by Rebecca Thomas NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Streeting welcomes 'oven-ready' NHS reform plan that criticises GP model

Streeting welcomes 'oven-ready' NHS reform plan that criticises GP model General practice should be re-shaped into a 'hub and spoke' model as part of a shift to a new neighbourhood NHS system, according to an 'oven-ready' reform plan that is deeply critical of the independent contractor model - and has been welcomed by the government. Continue reading this article about Streeting welcomes 'oven-ready' NHS reform plan that criticises GP model by Nick Bostock NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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10,000 NHS staff apply to receive pension while still working under new rule

10,000 NHS staff apply to receive pension while still working under new rule 'Partial retirement' rules are designed to help the NHS retain staff, although doctors trying to use it have encountered some difficulties Continue reading this article about 10,000 NHS staff apply to receive pension while still working under new rule by inews.co.uk NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS England — North West » NHS urges parents to help protect their children ahead of winter with flu vaccine rollout

NHS England — North West » NHS urges parents to help protect their children ahead of winter with flu vaccine rollout NHS England — North West Continue reading this article about NHS England — North West » NHS urges parents to help protect their children ahead of winter with flu vaccine rollout by england.nhs.uk NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS crisis deepens after GPs slash hours by 10% despite soaring waiting lists

NHS crisis deepens after GPs slash hours by 10% despite soaring waiting lists GPs have slashed their hours by more than ten per cent over the past decade, a study found. Meanwhile NHS patient numbers are up and they have more illnesses, resulting in longer waiting times. The… Continue reading this article about NHS crisis deepens after GPs slash hours by 10% despite soaring waiting lists by Sam Blanchard NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS to use drones to fly blood samples around London to avoid traffic in new trial

NHS to use drones to fly blood samples around London to avoid traffic in new trial Medics at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust have launched a pilot scheme where drones will be used to courier blood samples between its hospitals. Continue reading this article about NHS to use drones to fly blood samples around London to avoid traffic in new trial by Sky News NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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