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John Swinney to put ‘serious action’ over the NHS at the heart of his plans

John Swinney to put ‘serious action’ over the NHS at the heart of his plans

John Swinney to put ‘serious action’ over the NHS at the heart of his plans The Scottish First Minister will announce his Government’s plans and priorities for the coming year in a flagship statement to Holyrood on Tuesday. Continue reading this article about John Swinney to put ‘serious action’ over the NHS at the heart of his plans by Katrine Bussey NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS 'failing our most vulnerable' as elderly more likely to wait longer in A&E

NHS 'failing our most vulnerable' as elderly more likely to wait longer in A&E

NHS 'failing our most vulnerable' as elderly more likely to wait longer in A&E A&Es have seen a surge in elderly patients waiting more than 12 hours since the NHS was forced to normalise 'corridor care' to get ambulances back on the road Continue reading this article about NHS 'failing our most vulnerable' as elderly more likely to wait longer in A&E by Martin Bagot NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS staff to be allowed to refuse to take part in assisted dying under amendment

NHS staff to be allowed to refuse to take part in assisted dying under amendment

NHS staff to be allowed to refuse to take part in assisted dying under amendment NHS staff and pharmacists will be allowed to refuse to take part in assisted dying procedures, under an amendment to the plans expected to be laid this week. Continue reading this article about NHS staff to be allowed to refuse to take part in assisted dying under amendment by LBC NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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More than 1m older people in England waited over 12 hours in A&E last year

More than 1m older people in England waited over 12 hours in A&E last year Royal College of Emergency Medicine says many endured ‘degrading and dehumanising’ waits on trolleys More than 1 million older people a year in England are forced to wait longer than 12 hours in A&E, with many having to endure “degrading and dehumanising” corridor waits on trolleys. The number aged 60 and over waiting more than 12 hours to be transferred, admitted or discharged increased to 1.15 million in 2024, up from 991,068 in 2023. The figure was 305,619 in 2019, according to data obtained by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) under freedom of information laws. Continue reading... By Andrew Gregory Health editor More than 1m older people...
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SNP accused of ‘dereliction of duty’ over NHS gender records

SNP accused of ‘dereliction of duty’ over NHS gender records

SNP accused of ‘dereliction of duty’ over NHS gender records Allowing the sex of patients to be changed on official data puts trans people and children at risk of harm, warns sociologist Continue reading this article about SNP accused of ‘dereliction of duty’ over NHS gender records by Jeremy Watson | David Leask NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS staff to be allowed to refuse to take part in assisted dying under amendment

NHS staff to be allowed to refuse to take part in assisted dying under amendment

NHS staff to be allowed to refuse to take part in assisted dying under amendment Changes will also be made to employment law so that nobody who refuses to take part can be dismissed or face disciplinary action. Continue reading this article about NHS staff to be allowed to refuse to take part in assisted dying under amendment by Caitlin Doherty NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS staff to be allowed to refuse to take part in assisted dying under amendment

NHS staff to be allowed to refuse to take part in assisted dying under amendment

NHS staff to be allowed to refuse to take part in assisted dying under amendment Changes will also be made to employment law so that nobody who refuses to take part can be dismissed or face disciplinary action. Continue reading this article about NHS staff to be allowed to refuse to take part in assisted dying under amendment by PA News NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Assisted dying bill to include protection for NHS staff not wishing to take part

Assisted dying bill to include protection for NHS staff not wishing to take part

Assisted dying bill to include protection for NHS staff not wishing to take part Employees including doctors, nurses and pharmacists will not have to give reason for refusal, Kim Leadbeater says Continue reading this article about Assisted dying bill to include protection for NHS staff not wishing to take part by Jessica Elgot NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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International Day of the Midwife 2025 - Rebecca Craig :: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

International Day of the Midwife 2025 - Rebecca Craig :: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

International Day of the Midwife 2025 - Rebecca Craig :: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Celebrate International Day of the Midwife with us. Continue reading this article about International Day of the Midwife 2025 - Rebecca Craig :: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Assisted dying bill to include protection for NHS staff not wishing to take part

Assisted dying bill to include protection for NHS staff not wishing to take part Employees including doctors, nurses and pharmacists will not have to give reason for refusal, Kim Leadbeater says NHS staff including doctors, nurses and pharmacists who do not wish to take part in assisted dying will have specific protection against discrimination under a new amendment from the bill’s sponsor Kim Leadbeater, backed by ministers. Leadbeater, who is hoping to shore up support for the bill before a crucial Commons vote next week, will add the additional protections for any staff involved in the proposed process, including ancillary staff, who will not have to give any reason for their refusal. Continue reading... By Jessica Elgot...
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‘Futuristic’ 3D heart scans save NHS millions, research says

‘Futuristic’ 3D heart scans save NHS millions, research says

‘Futuristic’ 3D heart scans save NHS millions, research says The new technology, which is available in 56 hospitals in England at this point, has also reduced invasive tests that patients face by a sixth Continue reading this article about ‘Futuristic’ 3D heart scans save NHS millions, research says by Poppy Koronka, Health Correspondent NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS trust declined to refer nurse to regulator over sexual assault allegation

NHS trust declined to refer nurse to regulator over sexual assault allegation

NHS trust declined to refer nurse to regulator over sexual assault allegation Exclusive: The leading NHS trust has been accused of having a ‘culture of acceptance’ around sexual harrassment Continue reading this article about NHS trust declined to refer nurse to regulator over sexual assault allegation by Rebecca Thomas NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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'This will impact residents': Southend Hospital campaign group react to job cuts

'This will impact residents': Southend Hospital campaign group react to job cuts

'This will impact residents': Southend Hospital campaign group react to job cuts A campaign group dedicated to protecting patient services at Southend Hospital has spoken out following the announcement of further Mid and South… Continue reading this article about 'This will impact residents': Southend Hospital campaign group react to job cuts by George Pizani NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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New endometriosis pill on the NHS could benefit more than 1,000 women a year

New endometriosis pill on the NHS could benefit more than 1,000 women a year

New endometriosis pill on the NHS could benefit more than 1,000 women a year A new daily pill for endometriosis has been approved for use on the NHS and could help over a thousand women in England every year manage the symptoms of the debilitating condition. Continue reading this article about New endometriosis pill on the NHS could benefit more than 1,000 women a year by jenn catubay NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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We all know the crisis in UK social care damages lives and the economy: it’s the Treasury we must convince | Layla Moran

We all know the crisis in UK social care damages lives and the economy: it’s the Treasury we must convince | Layla Moran There are real costs to not tackling this grievous problem. But, as we report today, the data we need doesn’t seem to exist • Layla Moran is chair of the health and social care select committee and MP for Oxford West and Abingdon “The NHS undoubtedly saved my life, but social care helps me live it.” That is what a participant at a roundtable event on social care told me recently. Last October, the health and social care select committee I chair resolved to investigate the cost of successive governments’ inaction on reforming adult social care. Of course, the human cost to individuals in terms of unfulfilled lives...
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NHS Scotland engulfed in secrecy row over deaths of 500 babies in hospitals

NHS Scotland engulfed in secrecy row over deaths of 500 babies in hospitals

NHS Scotland engulfed in secrecy row over deaths of 500 babies in hospitals Campaigners blasted watchdog Health Improvement Scotland (HIS) for u-turning on calls for NHS boards to publish Significant Adverse Event Reviews (SAER) to help with learning to avoid deaths. Continue reading this article about NHS Scotland engulfed in secrecy row over deaths of 500 babies in hospitals by David Walker NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Leading the Way to a Greener NHS

Leading the Way to a Greener NHS

Leading the Way to a Greener NHS As climate change continues to pose a growing threat to public health, the NHS has taken decisive action to reduce its carbon footprint CREDIT: This… Continue reading this article about Leading the Way to a Greener NHS by Eleanor Potter NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Shock resignation could pave the way for Norfolk-Suffolk NHS merger

Shock resignation could pave the way for Norfolk-Suffolk NHS merger

Shock resignation could pave the way for Norfolk-Suffolk NHS merger The shock resignation of Norfolk and Waveney's most senior figure may pave the way for a merger between integrated care boards either side of the Norfolk-Suffolk border. Continue reading this article about Shock resignation could pave the way for Norfolk-Suffolk NHS merger by David Hannant NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Shock resignation could pave the way for Norfolk-Suffolk NHS merger

Shock resignation could pave the way for Norfolk-Suffolk NHS merger

Shock resignation could pave the way for Norfolk-Suffolk NHS merger The shock resignation of Norfolk and Waveney's most senior figure may pave the way for a merger between integrated care boards either side of the… Continue reading this article about Shock resignation could pave the way for Norfolk-Suffolk NHS merger by David Hannant NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Differences between NHS pensions and private pensions

Differences between NHS pensions and private pensions

Differences between NHS pensions and private pensions Daniel Nixon discusses the frequently asked question regarding the differences between NHS pensions and private pensions. Continue reading this article about Differences between NHS pensions and private pensions by Daniel Nixon NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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622-mile trips, 8am GP phone scramble and years spent on waiting lists: We reveal YOUR views on the state of the NHS

622-mile trips, 8am GP phone scramble and years spent on waiting lists: We reveal YOUR views on the state of the NHS

622-mile trips, 8am GP phone scramble and years spent on waiting lists: We reveal YOUR views on the state of the NHS A P&J investigation lays bare what you have to say about the state of GP appointments, healthcare access and waiting lists across NHS Grampian and NHS Highlands. Continue reading this article about 622-mile trips, 8am GP phone scramble and years spent on waiting lists: We reveal YOUR views on the state of the NHS by By Ema Sabljak May 5 2025, 6:00 am NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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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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