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Longer NHS waiting lists ‘not to blame for benefits bill rise’

Longer NHS waiting lists ‘not to blame for benefits bill rise’

Longer NHS waiting lists ‘not to blame for benefits bill rise’ Delays in getting treatment are responsible for a ‘small fraction’ of the multibillion-pound increase, the Institute for Fiscal Studies says Continue reading this article about Longer NHS waiting lists ‘not to blame for benefits bill rise’ by Chris Smyth, Whitehall Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS Lothian staff given apology for 'toxic' workplace culture

NHS Lothian staff given apology for 'toxic' workplace culture

NHS Lothian staff given apology for 'toxic' workplace culture A health board has apologised to maternity care staff after an investigation found a toxic workplace culture across its women's services. NHS Lothian commissioned an external review after a whistleblowing report revealed staff shortages and toxic workplace relationships had compromised patient safety. Continue reading this article about NHS Lothian staff given apology for 'toxic' workplace culture by bbc.com NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Patients to get weight-loss drugs prescribed without seeing doctor

Patients to get weight-loss drugs prescribed without seeing doctor

Patients to get weight-loss drugs prescribed without seeing doctor Under government plans, just a short, over-the-counter consultation will be needed to get the likes of Ozempic and Mounjaro for the cost of an NHS prescription - this week frozen at £9.90. Continue reading this article about Patients to get weight-loss drugs prescribed without seeing doctor by Chris Pollard NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS waiting lists ‘not a driver for rise in health-related benefit claims’

NHS waiting lists ‘not a driver for rise in health-related benefit claims’

NHS waiting lists ‘not a driver for rise in health-related benefit claims’ Figures show that the number of working-age adults in England claiming health-related benefits has risen by about 40% Continue reading this article about NHS waiting lists ‘not a driver for rise in health-related benefit claims’ by Jane Kirby NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Stark social divides in infectious disease admission rates in England, study finds

Stark social divides in infectious disease admission rates in England, study finds UKHSA says people in most deprived areas almost twice as likely to be admitted to hospital as those in least deprived People in the most deprived areas of England are almost twice as likely to be admitted to hospital as a result of infectious diseases than their least deprived counterparts, according to a major study. The report, by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), analysed NHS and government data to look at the state of health inequalities in England due to infectious diseases and environmental health hazards. Continue reading... By Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent Stark social divides in infectious disease admission rates...
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NHS Lothian staff given apology for 'toxic' workplace culture

NHS Lothian staff given apology for 'toxic' workplace culture

NHS Lothian staff given apology for 'toxic' workplace culture A health board has apologised to maternity care staff after an investigation found a toxic workplace culture across its women's services. NHS Lothian commissioned an external review after a whistleblowing report revealed staff shortages and toxic workplace relationships had compromised patient safety. Continue reading this article about NHS Lothian staff given apology for 'toxic' workplace culture by @BBCNews NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS puberty blocker trial ‘not ethical’, finds Trump-backed review

NHS puberty blocker trial ‘not ethical’, finds Trump-backed review

NHS puberty blocker trial ‘not ethical’, finds Trump-backed review An NHS puberty blocker trial is “not ethical”, according to a Donald Trump-ordered review of children’s gender medicine. Continue reading this article about NHS puberty blocker trial ‘not ethical’, finds Trump-backed review by The Telegraph NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Official alert over surge in bug that kills up one in five it infects

Official alert over surge in bug that kills up one in five it infects

Official alert over surge in bug that kills up one in five it infects Health officials said the number of cases had reached the highest level seen in over a decade and overwhelmed NHS staff having to treat patients in corridors could be to blame. Continue reading this article about Official alert over surge in bug that kills up one in five it infects by John Ely NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Assisted dying impact assessment likely to say it will save money in parts of NHS

Assisted dying impact assessment likely to say it will save money in parts of NHS Long-awaited document, expected as soon as Friday, will put a price on the law change and could make difficult reading A long-awaited assessment of the impact of assisted dying legislation will put a price on administrating the procedure for the first time and is expected to conclude it will save parts of the NHS money by accelerating the deaths of terminally ill people. The Whitehall document, which is expected as soon as Friday, is likely to make difficult reading for both sides of the campaign, government sources have suggested. Continue reading... By Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor Assisted dying impact assessment likely to say it will...
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Second tranche of major job cuts revealed by trust

Second tranche of major job cuts revealed by trust

Second tranche of major job cuts revealed by trust A large acute trust plans to cut more than 700 additional jobs and admits it will miss key performance targets this year due to its "unsustainable" deficit. Continue reading this article about Second tranche of major job cuts revealed by trust by By Zoe Tidman2025-05-01T04:00:00 NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS signs £12m deal for ‘next generation cyber’ tune-up

NHS signs £12m deal for ‘next generation cyber’ tune-up

NHS signs £12m deal for ‘next generation cyber’ tune-up The health service’s central nationwide body has put in place an agreement of up to three years in length, and covering a variety of tweaks and updates to IT defences NHS England has awarded a multimillion-pound contract for a supplier to boost the health service’s security credentials with a Continue reading this article about NHS signs £12m deal for ‘next generation cyber’ tune-up by Sam Trendall NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Warmest start to May on record in UK as temperatures prompt wildfire warnings

Warmest start to May on record in UK as temperatures prompt wildfire warnings Police say open water swimming poses ‘hidden dangers’ as Kew Gardens, in south-west London, registers 28C The UK has had the warmest start to May on record as temperatures continue to soar, prompting warnings of wildfires and the “hidden dangers” of open water swimming. Kew Gardens, in south-west London, registered 28C on Thursday, the Met Office said, taking it past the previous 1 May record high of 27.4C at Lossiemouth in Moray in 1990. Continue reading... By PA Media Warmest start to May on record in UK as temperatures prompt wildfire warnings to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff | Patient Forums
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Three local NHS CEOs join NHS England as directors

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NHS restricting access to obesity services across England, BMJ finds

NHS restricting access to obesity services across England, BMJ finds

<p>Budget cuts to local services fell disproportionately on care for obese patients, leading to ‘postcode lottery’</p><p>The NHS is restricting access to obesity services across England, leading to patients in nearly half the country being unable to book appointments with specialist teams for support and treatments such as weight-loss jabs.</p><p>An investigation by the British Medical Journal found budget cuts to local services fell disproportionately on obesity care, with patients living with the condition often deemed less worthy of care than others.</p> <a href="NHS restricting access to obesity services across England, BMJ finds">Continue reading...</a>

Budget cuts to local services fell disproportionately on care for obese patients, leading to ‘postcode lottery’

The NHS is restricting access to obesity services across England, leading to patients in nearly half the country being unable to book appointments with specialist teams for support and treatments such as weight-loss jabs.

An investigation by the British Medical Journal found budget cuts to local services fell disproportionately on obesity care, with patients living with the condition often deemed less worthy of care than others.

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