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Government launches national investigation following NHS maternity care scandals - Latest From ITV News

Government launches national investigation following NHS maternity care scandals - Latest From ITV News

Government launches national investigation following NHS maternity care scandals - Latest From ITV News Watch the latest from ITV News - The inquiry comes amid ongoing investigations at some NHS trusts into poor maternity care, and is expected to report back by the end of the year. Continue reading this article about Government launches national investigation following NHS maternity care scandals - Latest From ITV News by ITVNews NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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The bereaved parents ‘failed’ by NHS maternity care

The bereaved parents ‘failed’ by NHS maternity care

The bereaved parents ‘failed’ by NHS maternity care Maternity units at ten NHS trusts will be investigated. Here are some of the human stories behind the review Continue reading this article about The bereaved parents ‘failed’ by NHS maternity care by Poppy Koronka, Health Correspondent NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS trust sued by nurses over trans row releases a Pride calendar

NHS trust sued by nurses over trans row releases a Pride calendar

NHS trust sued by nurses over trans row releases a Pride calendar With days marked for polyamory, pansexuality and drag, the booklet has angered staff at the County Durham and Darlington hospital trust Continue reading this article about NHS trust sued by nurses over trans row releases a Pride calendar by Sanchez Manning, Social Affairs Correspondent NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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The Guardian view on maternity care failings: Wes Streeting’s new inquiry must learn from past mistakes, not repeat them | Editorial

The Guardian view on maternity care failings: Wes Streeting’s new inquiry must learn from past mistakes, not repeat them | Editorial The health secretary deserves praise for trying something new. But links between poor care and overstretched staff must not be avoided The announcement of a new inquiry into maternity care failures in England, including the shockingly higher risk of mortality faced by black and Asian mothers, indicates an overdue recognition that improvements are needed. From the devastating 2015 review of a decade of failure at Morecambe Bay, to last year’s birth trauma report from MPs, there is no shortage of evidence that women face unacceptable risks when giving birth on the NHS. The question is whether a review...
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NHS Orkney chief to step down and take top Grampian role

NHS Orkney chief to step down and take top Grampian role

NHS Orkney chief to step down and take top Grampian role NHS Orkney chief executive is to step down, as she takes over the top role at NHS Grampian. Laura Skaife-Knight has been announced, this Monday, as the new chief executive of NHS Grampian. “I will be leaving NHS Orkney with many happy memories and secure in the knowledge that the hard work of its incredible […] Continue reading this article about NHS Orkney chief to step down and take top Grampian role by Sarah Gilmour NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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How an NHS team is changing lives — by 3D printing body parts

How an NHS team is changing lives — by 3D printing body parts

How an NHS team is changing lives — by 3D printing body parts A medical centre in Bristol is using groundbreaking technology to produce facial and body prostheses, including noses, ears, fingers and toes Continue reading this article about How an NHS team is changing lives — by 3D printing body parts by Rhys Blakely, Science Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS Landlord Assura backs £1.8bn merger offer from Britain's PHP

NHS Landlord Assura backs £1.8bn merger offer from Britain's PHP

NHS Landlord Assura backs £1.8bn merger offer from Britain's PHP Assura has accepted a takeover offer from rival London-listed real estate investment trust Primary Health Properties (PHP) after a three-month bidding war. Continue reading this article about NHS Landlord Assura backs £1.8bn merger offer from Britain's PHP by Harry Wise NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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The NHS isn’t being honest about the maternity crisis

The NHS isn’t being honest about the maternity crisis

The NHS isn’t being honest about the maternity crisis Wes Streeting has announced yet another inquiry into NHS maternity safety: this time a national investigation which the Health Secretary wants to address ‘systemic problems dating back over 15 years.’ This rapid review, modelled on the Darzi review of the NHS, will report in December 2025 and will work across the entire maternity system, using Continue reading this article about The NHS isn’t being honest about the maternity crisis by Isabel Hardman NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS staff in 'chaos' over ICB reorganisation plans and cuts

NHS staff in 'chaos' over ICB reorganisation plans and cuts

NHS staff in 'chaos' over ICB reorganisation plans and cuts Health authorities in Northamptonshire face non-clinical staff cuts amid plans to explore merging with Leicestershire and Rutland ICB to reduce costs Continue reading this article about NHS staff in 'chaos' over ICB reorganisation plans and cuts by Nadia Lincoln NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Poll: Should weight loss drugs be widely available on the NHS?

Poll: Should weight loss drugs be widely available on the NHS?

Poll: Should weight loss drugs be widely available on the NHS? As the NHS rolls out weight loss drugs like Mounjaro more widely, we’re asking whether they should be available to all who qualify, or reserved for only the most severe cases Continue reading this article about Poll: Should weight loss drugs be widely available on the NHS? by Lauren MacDougall NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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National maternity investigation launched to drive improvements

National maternity investigation launched to drive improvements

National maternity investigation launched to drive improvements The rapid national investigation into NHS maternity and neonatal services will provide truth to families suffering harm and urgently improve care and safety. Continue reading this article about National maternity investigation launched to drive improvements by Department of Health and Social Care NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Streeting launches urgent review into scandal-hit NHS maternity units

Streeting launches urgent review into scandal-hit NHS maternity units

Streeting launches urgent review into scandal-hit NHS maternity units It comes after Mr Streeting met families who have lost babies and amid the ongoing investigations at some NHS trusts into poor maternity care. Continue reading this article about Streeting launches urgent review into scandal-hit NHS maternity units by Emily Stearn 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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