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Over 616,000 patients waiting to start NHS treatment in Wales

Over 616,000 patients waiting to start NHS treatment in Wales More than 616,000 people across Wales are waiting to start treatment in the NHS. The worrying new figures, released by the Welsh Government today, is the equivalent of one-in-four people in Wales on a waiting list. 616,700 individual patients are yet to begin their NHS treatment – the highest figure on record. The number of […] Continue reading this article about Over 616,000 patients waiting to start NHS treatment in Wales by Deeside Dotcom NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Trans people in England missing out on vital cancer screening, experts warn

Trans people in England missing out on vital cancer screening, experts warn Loss of key data when changing registered gender with GP means thousands are not invited to routine exams Thousands of transgender patients in England are missing out on vital cancer screening because of the way their GP records are drawn up, experts have warned. Everyone registered as female with their GP is automatically invited to breast screening from the age of 50 to 70, and to regular cervical screenings from 25 to 64. Continue reading... By Anna Bawden in Geneva Trans people in England missing out on vital cancer screening, experts warn to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff and Patients Alike
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Starmer says accepting gift of use of corporate box at Arsenal will save taxpayer money given security costs – UK politics live

Starmer says accepting gift of use of corporate box at Arsenal will save taxpayer money given security costs – UK politics live PM defends decision to accept corporate hospitality but dodges question about who paid for his glasses A reader asks: Can you please obtain clarity from a Labour spokesperson, or even an expert in the English language or linguistics, as to the meaning of ‘lean into hope’? Baffling! Continue reading... By Andrew Sparrow Starmer says accepting gift of use of corporate box at Arsenal will save taxpayer money given security costs – UK politics live to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff and Patients Alike
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Call for greater protection for girls as FGM cases rise by 15% in England

Call for greater protection for girls as FGM cases rise by 15% in England Prevention of practice needs to be treated as public health issue, says head of National FGM Centre Hospital and GP attendances about female genital mutilation in England have risen by 15%, according to NHS figures, prompting a call for greater protection for girls. There were 14,355 attendances about FGM in the 2023-24 financial year, according to NHS Digital statistics, compared with 12,475 the previous year. Continue reading... By Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent Call for greater protection for girls as FGM cases rise by 15% in England to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff and Patients Alike
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Almost 1,500 doctors took partial retirement in the past year, NHS data shows

Almost 1,500 doctors took partial retirement in the past year, NHS data shows Nearly 1,500 doctors, including GPs, have decided to take partial retirement in the past 10 months, new NHS data has revealed. Continue reading this article about Almost 1,500 doctors took partial retirement in the past year, NHS data shows by Pulse Today NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Over 616,000 patients waiting to start NHS treatment in Wales

Over 616,000 patients waiting to start NHS treatment in Wales More than 616,000 people across Wales are waiting to start treatment in the NHS. The worrying new figures, released by the Welsh Government today, is the equivalent of one-in-four people in Wales on a waiting list. 616,700 individual patients are yet to begin their NHS treatment – the highest figure on record. The number of […] Continue reading this article about Over 616,000 patients waiting to start NHS treatment in Wales by Wrexham.com NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Am I eligible for free prescriptions? Yes, if you have 1 of these 11 conditions

Am I eligible for free prescriptions? Yes, if you have 1 of these 11 conditions People living in England are eligible for free prescriptions, if they are aged 60 or over, are under 16 or 16 to 18 and in full-time education. Continue reading this article about Am I eligible for free prescriptions? Yes, if you have 1 of these 11 conditions by Rebecca Carey NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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“Exceptional leader” Seb makes award shortlist

“Exceptional leader” Seb makes award shortlist A workforce champion who covers two Black Country NHS Trusts has been nominated for a prestigious award celebrating innovation and quality improvement.Sebastian Smith-Cox, Group Head of Workforce Intelligence and Planning at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust and The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT) has been nominated in the KPMG Star Award category of the HPMA Continue reading this article about “Exceptional leader” Seb makes award shortlist by Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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First minister ‘passing buck’ on record-long NHS waits in Wales

First minister ‘passing buck’ on record-long NHS waits in Wales Opposition Senedd members accused first minister Eluned Morgan of passing the buck as latest statistics showed record-long waiting lists. Continue reading this article about First minister ‘passing buck’ on record-long NHS waits in Wales by Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Abolish the NHS to save lives, institute demands

Abolish the NHS to save lives, institute demands A social insurance system like in the Netherlands could cut waiting times and provide a more robust service, report claims Continue reading this article about Abolish the NHS to save lives, institute demands by Laura Donnelly,Michael Searles NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Labour won't scrap GP partnerships to build neighbourhood NHS, says Streeting

Labour won't scrap GP partnerships to build neighbourhood NHS, says Streeting Plans to introduce a 'neighbourhood NHS' will not mean scrapping the GP partnership model, the health and social care secretary has said. Continue reading this article about Labour won't scrap GP partnerships to build neighbourhood NHS, says Streeting by Kimberley Hackett NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Optometry responds: the NHS review

Optometry responds: the NHS review OT heard views from across eye care charities and the optometry profession in response to the publication of Lord Darzi’s review of NHS performance in England Continue reading this article about Optometry responds: the NHS review by aop.org.uk NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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High bids stall £50m NHS energy centre

High bids stall £50m NHS energy centre An NHS trust has paused a £50m energy centre build after it deemed the prices contractors offered to... Continue reading this article about High bids stall £50m NHS energy centre by Construction News NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS Pharmacists’ Newsletter

NHS Pharmacists’ Newsletter Welcome to the PDA NHS Pharmacists' Newsletter for PDA members. In the issue learn about how to join the PDA Primary Care Network and a reduction of working hours for NHS staff in Scotland. Also read about the experiences of a trainee pharmacist in the NHS and why one member became a PDA Rep. Continue reading this article about NHS Pharmacists’ Newsletter by The Pharmacists' Defence Association NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Nottinghamshire Step into the NHS event highlights career opportunities in healthcare

Nottinghamshire Step into the NHS event highlights career opportunities in healthcare The ‘Step into the NHS’ event, organised by Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with West Nottinghamshire College and Nottingham Continue reading this article about Nottinghamshire Step into the NHS event highlights career opportunities in healthcare by West Bridgford Wire NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Grenfell highlights the NHS’s poor record in working with communities

Grenfell highlights the NHS’s poor record in working with communities Shilpa Ross explains how the Grenfell Tower tragedy exposes systemic failures across sectors, highlighting critical lessons for health and care services on listening to communities, sharing power, and addressing diverse needs for better outcomes Continue reading this article about Grenfell highlights the NHS’s poor record in working with communities by Health Service Journal NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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