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Woman living in hospital bed for 18 months is arrested and evicted

Woman living in hospital bed for 18 months is arrested and evicted

Woman living in hospital bed for 18 months is arrested and evicted Jessie, 35, spent 550 days at Northampton General Hospital, after arriving on April 14 2023 for treatment for cellulitis, which should lead to a temporary stay. Continue reading this article about Woman living in hospital bed for 18 months is arrested and evicted by Lettice Bromovsky NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Are these the most horrific hospital dinners ever?

Are these the most horrific hospital dinners ever?

Are these the most horrific hospital dinners ever? For decades, patients have moaned about dreary meals served up in NHS hospitals, with complaints about cold dinners, 'tiny portions' and overcooked slop. Continue reading this article about Are these the most horrific hospital dinners ever? by Emily Stearn NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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I visited an NHS dentist in Wednesbury that is expanding so it can treat more patients

I visited an NHS dentist in Wednesbury that is expanding so it can treat more patients

I visited an NHS dentist in Wednesbury that is expanding so it can treat more patients A common complaint, almost the same as getting to see a doctor, is being able to get on the register for an NHS dentist. Continue reading this article about I visited an NHS dentist in Wednesbury that is expanding so it can treat more patients by Paul Jenkins NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS shares signs of bug 'ripping through wards like wildfire'

NHS shares signs of bug 'ripping through wards like wildfire'

NHS shares signs of bug 'ripping through wards like wildfire' Three wards have been closed at one London hospital due to an outbreak of the highly contagious virus, which causes vomiting and diarrhoea among other symptoms. Continue reading this article about NHS shares signs of bug 'ripping through wards like wildfire' by Fiona Callingham NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Symptoms to spot as virus outbreak prompts hospital ward closures

Symptoms to spot as virus outbreak prompts hospital ward closures

Symptoms to spot as virus outbreak prompts hospital ward closures Three wards have been closed at one London hospital due to an outbreak of the highly contagious virus, which causes vomiting and diarrhoea among other symptoms. Continue reading this article about Symptoms to spot as virus outbreak prompts hospital ward closures by Fiona Callingham NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Fury as NHS offers trans men free fertility treatment while women forced to go private after service denied over cost

Fury as NHS offers trans men free fertility treatment while women forced to go private after service denied over cost Continue reading this article about Fury as NHS offers trans men free fertility treatment while women forced to go private after service denied over cost by Eliana Silver NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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People sought to participate in NHS patient data Citizens' Jury

People sought to participate in NHS patient data Citizens' Jury

People sought to participate in NHS patient data Citizens' Jury A search is underway for 25 people in Bradford district and the wider Yorkshire and Humber region to sit on a Citizens' Jury about NHS patient data. Continue reading this article about People sought to participate in NHS patient data Citizens' Jury by Will Abbott NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Children still being sent far from home for mental health care in England

Children still being sent far from home for mental health care in England Figures show practice continues eight years after pledge to end it, potentially impeding young people’s recovery Children and young people in England with serious mental health problems are still being sent for treatment many miles away from their homes because bed shortages in some areas remain so severe, despite a pledge to end such practices eight years ago. NHS England promised in 2017 to stop forcing highly troubled under-18s to leave family and friends after some received care more than 300 miles from where they lived. Continue reading... By Andrew Gregory Health editor Children still being sent far from home for mental health care in England to...
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I’m a doctor – this is how I’d bring the NHS back from the brink

I’m a doctor – this is how I’d bring the NHS back from the brink

I’m a doctor – this is how I’d bring the NHS back from the brink As Wes Streeting announces new plans for the NHS, we speak to six medical professionals on the problems they face and what needs to change Continue reading this article about I’m a doctor – this is how I’d bring the NHS back from the brink by Emily Craig NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Switching to biosimilars could save £1bn over five years, says NHS England

Switching to biosimilars could save £1bn over five years, says NHS England

Switching to biosimilars could save £1bn over five years, says NHS England Switching from original biologic to biosimilar medicines could save the NHS £1bn over five years, NHS England has told The Pharmaceutical Journal. On 31 January 2025, NHS England published its ‘2025/2026 priorities and operational planning guidance’ for NHS trusts and integrated care boards. The guidance, which includes a priority to exhaust “all possible realistic in-year […] Continue reading this article about Switching to biosimilars could save £1bn over five years, says NHS England by The Pharmaceutical Journal NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS signs £26.5m user-centred design digital deal

NHS signs £26.5m user-centred design digital deal

NHS signs £26.5m user-centred design digital deal The health service has awarded a major contract to a specialist provider which, over the coming months, will support research and development teams in better adopting UCD principles and practices NHS England has put in place a multimillion-pound contract to support the creation and implementa Continue reading this article about NHS signs £26.5m user-centred design digital deal by Sam Trendall 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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