'Wake-up call for health service': Too few nursing staff on duty to provide safe NHS care, says report
There are not enough NHS staff to ensure safe care for maternity patients or those recovering from injury or illness, according to a poll.
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Too few nursing staff on duty to provide safe NHS care
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NHS hospitals ‘trying to defy’ trans ruling
Some staff vow to ‘fight for full recognition and inclusion’, triggering ‘furious’ backlash over failure to uphold Supreme Court decision
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NHS sorry for 'unnecessary delay' in patient's treatment before death
Scotland's public services watchdog found the patient wasn't referred to a blood specialist fast enough.
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by Fergus Matheson
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Blood test that can detect 12 common cancers to be trialled on NHS
Tests so far on 20,000 patients show the miONCO-Dx test is 99% accurate in detecting cancer and pinpointing where it is located.
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by Thomas Moore
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to launch 1,000-bed virtual ward
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and digital health company Doccla have announced plans to launch "Scotland's largest virtual hospital".
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Gemma Collins says she's 'saving the NHS' by taking 'life changing' weight loss drug
Gemma Collins says she is 'feeling a million dollars' after losing weight on Mounjaro, claiming that she is 'saving the NHS' by using the prescription injection.
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Flagship NHSE tech policy creating ‘patient safety risks’, claim ...
Patient safety risks are being created by central demands that NHS organisations adopt the new federated data platform and "close down" existing systems, according to the body representing the service's analysts.
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Pharma chief to chair trust
High-flyers from the pharma and retail sectors have been appointed to chair two NHS trusts.
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Interoperability in NHS cancer care: Fixing the digital disconnect
Better system integration and unified patient records can transform NHS cancer pathways, freeing up clinicians to focus on what matters most: delivering life-saving treatment with speed and confidence “We need fewer, better systems that actually work together.” That was the frank observation
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Now free on the NHS: Blood test that can pick up 12 types of cancer
The test, developed by a team at the University of Southampton, uses AI to analyse blood samples for tiny fragments of genetic material to identify cancer present in the body.
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MP hears calls to boost rural NHS services during hospital visit
Rachel Gilmour MP met with frontline staff and NHS leaders to discuss challenges in community healthcare, including mental health support and rural access
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NHS Wi-Fi technical issues
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Hope for thousands as groundbreaking blood test that detects 12 most common cancers enters NHS trial
Hope for thousands as groundbreaking blood test that detects 12 most common cancers enters NHS trial
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Not enough NHS staff to ensure safe care on wards, survey finds
There are not enough NHS staff to ensure safe care for maternity patients or those recovering from injury or illness, according to a poll. Nurses, healthcare assistants and midwives who responded to a Unison survey said there were too few staff on 69% of shifts, up from 63% two years ago. NHS workers reported the […]
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Vote for your NHS Governor in Oxfordshire and have your say | Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Voting has now opened and closes on Monday 19 May at 5pm.
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NHS trust’s ‘end-of-life’ network infrastructure risks clinical systems
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust has revealed that its network infrastructure is ‘end of life’, risking the use of clinical digital systems.
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NHS ENCOURAGING YOU TO BUY YOUR HAY FEVER TREATMENTS OVER THE COUNTER
NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight is encouraging the public to consider purchasing hay fever treatments, such as antihistamines, over the counter rather than requesting a GP prescription. With the NHS prescription charge currently at £9.90, many over the counter antihistamines are available at a lower price in pharmacies and supermarkets. This means patients can access the advice and medication they need at their local pharmacy without waiting for a GP appointment. It is also quicker than requesting a prescription through the GP. Dr Zaid Hirmiz, Deputy Chief Medical Officer at NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight, says: “As we enter hay fever season, many people rely on...
Not enough NHS staff to ensure safe care on wards, survey finds
There are not enough NHS staff to ensure safe care for maternity patients or those recovering from injury or illness, according to a poll.
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Blood test for bowel cancer to be trialled on NHS
AI will be used to test samples from 8,000 patients as part of plan to catch the disease earlier and improve survival rates
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Blood test for 12 most common cancers launched by NHS
Pioneering plan will allow for quicker diagnoses that are also less invasive for patients
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Somerset NHS trial shows hypnotherapy could help manage pain
The study shows those who were offered the therapy recorded lower pain scores after surgery.
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Cornish patients including children still can't get NHS dentists
A staggering 90 per cent aren't accepting adult NHS patients, and 85 per cent aren't accepting children either
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AI could transform NHS but must be used with caution, Glasgow researchers warn
Glasgow Centre for Population Health calls for stronger oversight, public input, and a separate strategy for using AI in health ahead of a 2026…
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NHS lists 7 symptoms you should not ignore including a blue tongue
An allergy is an abnormal immune system response which causes the body to overreact to a usually harmless substance
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Three local NHS CEOs join NHS England as directors
Three local NHS CEOs join NHS England as directors
Two integrated care board chief executives and a trust CEO have been appointed as part-time national directors at NHS England.
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NHS privatisation and PFI - what Lord Darzi’s review missed
The much-anticipated review of NHS performance commissioned by Health Secretary Wes Streeting, and conducted by Professor Lord Darzi, has now been published. The review identified several factors as
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The much-anticipated review of NHS performance commissioned by Health Secretary Wes Streeting, and conducted by Professor Lord Darzi, has now been published. The review identified several factors as
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