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Deficits at NHS trusts more than double

Deficits at NHS trusts more than double

Deficits at NHS trusts more than double Rising cost of temporary staff and increased outsourcing to the private sector weigh on England’s health service Continue reading this article about Deficits at NHS trusts more than double by Amy Borrett,Laura Hughes NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Data law ‘not a reason to hide reports on mental health killings’

Data law ‘not a reason to hide reports on mental health killings’

Data law ‘not a reason to hide reports on mental health killings’ There is ‘no barrier’ to releasing details, the information watchdog says after NHS England tried to suppress a damning report into the Nottingham killings Continue reading this article about Data law ‘not a reason to hide reports on mental health killings’ by Fiona Hamilton, Chief Reporter NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Mother tells NHS her son's life was 'stolen' as trust admits failures

Mother tells NHS her son's life was 'stolen' as trust admits failures

Mother tells NHS her son's life was 'stolen' as trust admits failures Emmie Studencki and partner Ryan Parker told a court they had been left with severe post-traumatic stress disorder and depression after the loss of their son Quinn at Nottingham City Hospital. Continue reading this article about Mother tells NHS her son's life was 'stolen' as trust admits failures by Andy Dolan NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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I don’t have to tell patients I’m trans, insists doctor in NHS row

I don’t have to tell patients I’m trans, insists doctor in NHS row

I don’t have to tell patients I’m trans, insists doctor in NHS row Dr Beth Upton, who was born male but identifies as female, said it was ‘not appropriate to disclose private matters’ to those seeking care Continue reading this article about I don’t have to tell patients I’m trans, insists doctor in NHS row by Daniel Sanderson NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Government urged to abolish NHS Property Services and write off GP debt

Government urged to abolish NHS Property Services and write off GP debt

Government urged to abolish NHS Property Services and write off GP debt The Government should consider ‘abolishing’ NHS Property Services (NHSPS) and writing off GP debt, an influential membership body has argued. Continue reading this article about Government urged to abolish NHS Property Services and write off GP debt by Eliza Parr NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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The Guardian view on the health service: the problems go deeper than the boss

The Guardian view on the health service: the problems go deeper than the boss

The Guardian view on the health service: the problems go deeper than the boss Editorial: MPs are right to push for health service improvements. But it is unclear what recent attacks on Amanda Pritchard will achieve Continue reading this article about The Guardian view on the health service: the problems go deeper than the boss by Editorial NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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The Guardian view on the health service: the problems go deeper than the boss | Editorial

The Guardian view on the health service: the problems go deeper than the boss | Editorial MPs are right to push for improvements. But it is unclear what recent attacks on NHS England’s Amanda Pritchard will achieve It was presumably a coincidence that last month’s highly critical report on NHS finances from the House of Commons public accounts committee (PAC) was published just hours before Amanda Pritchard, NHS England’s chief executive, appeared before the health and social care committee. The report accused leaders at the organisation and the Department of Health and Social Care of lacking “drive” and “ideas”. That same day, immediately after Ms Pritchard’s evidence, the health committee issued a statement. Echoing the PAC, it...
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Eight NHS trusts set to miss 2026 EPR deadline, minister indicates

Eight NHS trusts set to miss 2026 EPR deadline, minister indicates

Eight NHS trusts set to miss 2026 EPR deadline, minister indicates While an extra 12 months will enable an additional 5% of bodies to get a digital system up and running, there will still be some that miss the extended target Despite the deadline being extended by a year, a handful of NHS secondary-care trusts will still miss the March 2026 target for implem Continue reading this article about Eight NHS trusts set to miss 2026 EPR deadline, minister indicates by Sam Trendall NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Mental health services utterly failed my child | Letters

Mental health services utterly failed my child | Letters Parents write of the agonising attempts to access support for their children, in response to an article about a 17-year-old who killed herself while waiting for therapy The story about 17-year-old Jen Bridges-Chalkley, who killed herself after enduring a long wait for mental health support, was very hard to read, and almost identical to my son’s experience (The life and death of Jen Bridges-Chalkley: why did a 17-year-old die waiting for NHS therapy?, 6 February). He is now nearly 30, and – by the skin of his teeth – alive. He has tried to kill himself five times. He has rarely wanted to die, but many times he has wanted to stop living. One of those times when he was...
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CSP provides oral evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body (PRB)

CSP provides oral evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body (PRB)

CSP provides oral evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body (PRB) The CSP has met with the NHS PRB to build on our evidence and answer questions on pay and reforms to the structure of Agenda for Change. Continue reading this article about CSP provides oral evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body (PRB) by 11 February 2025 - 2:01PM NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Frontline NHS staff in the North West to have their say on the future of the NHS

Frontline NHS staff in the North West to have their say on the future of the NHS

Frontline NHS staff in the North West to have their say on the future of the NHS Around 100 frontline NHS staff will be joined by NHS England directors in Liverpool today (11 Feb 2025) to discuss what they want to see from the government’s 10 Year Health Plan. Continue reading this article about Frontline NHS staff in the North West to have their say on the future of the NHS by @wiredgov NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Why has Labour dropped so many NHS targets?

Why has Labour dropped so many NHS targets?

Why has Labour dropped so many NHS targets? Does the Labour government still care about mental health? Recently, it dropped its NHS targets for mental health, along with other targets on dementia diagnoses and women’s health. Today at Health questions in the Commons, ministers were confronted about whether they were still committed to improving treatment for mental illness, given the targets are now Continue reading this article about Why has Labour dropped so many NHS targets? by Isabel Hardman NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Reeves: Reform will win power if Labour cannot deliver on NHS and economy

Reeves: Reform will win power if Labour cannot deliver on NHS and economy

Reeves: Reform will win power if Labour cannot deliver on NHS and economy The Chancellor says her party must fix GP appointments and leave people feeling better-off to beat Nigel Farage at the next election Continue reading this article about Reeves: Reform will win power if Labour cannot deliver on NHS and economy by Daniel Martin,Jack Maidment NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Capital efficiency

Capital efficiency

Capital efficiency 16 practical recommendations across five key areas for reforming the NHS capital regime. Continue reading this article about Capital efficiency by NHS Confederation NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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AI projects get £85m funding to improve NHS diagnostics and drugs |...

AI projects get £85m funding to improve NHS diagnostics and drugs |...

AI projects get £85m funding to improve NHS diagnostics and drugs |... The funding pot is being distributed between three projects, aiming to establish new ways of researching how artificial intelligence can be used to target hard-to-treat diseases and develop medicines. Continue reading this article about AI projects get £85m funding to improve NHS diagnostics and drugs |... by Lis Evenstad NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Kevin McKenna: NHS trans tribunal is about much more than a nurse's fight for her job

Kevin McKenna: NHS trans tribunal is about much more than a nurse's fight for her job

Kevin McKenna: NHS trans tribunal is about much more than a nurse's fight for her job Sandie Peggie, an A&E nurse with a 30-year record of service, is fighting NHS Fife for her career after she was disciplined and suspended by her… Continue reading this article about Kevin McKenna: NHS trans tribunal is about much more than a nurse's fight for her job by Kevin McKenna NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Overhaul "broken" NHS capital regime to boost productivity, say NHS leaders

Overhaul "broken" NHS capital regime to boost productivity, say NHS leaders

Overhaul "broken" NHS capital regime to boost productivity, say NHS leaders The report sets out how the NHS capital regime can be improved to deliver on the government’s missions for health and economic growth. Continue reading this article about Overhaul "broken" NHS capital regime to boost productivity, say NHS leaders by NHS Confederation NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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I’m not male, says trans doctor Beth Upton in NHS changing room row

I’m not male, says trans doctor Beth Upton in NHS changing room row

I’m not male, says trans doctor Beth Upton in NHS changing room row Beth Upton denies using female changing room amounted to ‘bullying and harassment’ despite the discomfort of Sandie Peggie, a female colleague Continue reading this article about I’m not male, says trans doctor Beth Upton in NHS changing room row by Sarah Ward | David Leask NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Has there been a cover-up in NHS Scotland trans case?

Has there been a cover-up in NHS Scotland trans case?

Has there been a cover-up in NHS Scotland trans case? The hearing of evidence in a major case involving a trans doctor may need to be delayed as a result of the failure of NHS Fife to comply with a judicial order requiring production of documents. Sandie Peggie, a nurse of 30 years’ experience, is suing her employer for unlawful harassment and discrimination caused by [...]Read More... Continue reading this article about Has there been a cover-up in NHS Scotland trans case? by Michael Foran NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS driving decline in public sector productivity

NHS driving decline in public sector productivity

NHS driving decline in public sector productivity The ONS found that the service remains 18.4 per cent below its pre-pandemic productivity levels — but senior health leaders dispute the figures Continue reading this article about NHS driving decline in public sector productivity by Chris Smyth, Whitehall Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Three local NHS CEOs join NHS England as directors

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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 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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