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MP pushing for NHS dental offering in Minehead

MP pushing for NHS dental offering in Minehead

MP pushing for NHS dental offering in Minehead More Minehead residents could be able to see an NHS dentist in the coming years if the efforts of their local MP prove successful. Continue reading this article about MP pushing for NHS dental offering in Minehead by Daniel Mumby NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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MP pushing for NHS dental offering in Minehead

MP pushing for NHS dental offering in Minehead

MP pushing for NHS dental offering in Minehead More Minehead residents could be able to see an NHS dentist in the coming years if the efforts of their local MP prove successful. Continue reading this article about MP pushing for NHS dental offering in Minehead by Daniel Mumby NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Don’t be afraid to cry – or to interrupt: doctors’ tips for making the most of your medical appointment

Don’t be afraid to cry – or to interrupt: doctors’ tips for making the most of your medical appointment Be honest about your symptoms, voice your concerns, take notes, ask follow-up questions if you need to … GPs and surgeons explain how to make every minute count When you go to see a doctor, it can be difficult to communicate your health concerns clearly, out of fear, embarrassment or a misunderstanding of medical jargon. How can you make the most of these appointments? From taking notes to bringing along a friend, and when to request a second opinion, doctors share their advice on how to access the best possible care. Continue reading... By Sarah Phillips Don’t be afraid to cry – or to interrupt: doctors’ tips for making the...
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'I'm a doctor – there's an NHS doom loop that's wasting everybody's time'

'I'm a doctor – there's an NHS doom loop that's wasting everybody's time'

'I'm a doctor – there's an NHS doom loop that's wasting everybody's time' Dr Tim Mercer took to social media to share his thoughts on the 'NHS Doom Loop' of specialist referrals, which he claims is wasting the time of both patients and doctors Continue reading this article about 'I'm a doctor – there's an NHS doom loop that's wasting everybody's time' by Alan Johnson NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Doctor slams 'NHS Doom Loop' that so many patients are stuck in

Doctor slams 'NHS Doom Loop' that so many patients are stuck in

Doctor slams 'NHS Doom Loop' that so many patients are stuck in NHS GP Dr Tim Mercer has taken to TikTok to explain the cycle that so many patients across the country are finding themselves in - which is a 'waste of everyone's time' Continue reading this article about Doctor slams 'NHS Doom Loop' that so many patients are stuck in by Alan Johnson NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Letter: 'Wonderful lifetime of support from the NHS but what now for service?'

Letter: 'Wonderful lifetime of support from the NHS but what now for service?'

Letter: 'Wonderful lifetime of support from the NHS but what now for service?' Letter writer Jim Donaldson from Fairlie has 'superlative' praise for the NHS over the years after all the help he has received - but questions its… Continue reading this article about Letter: 'Wonderful lifetime of support from the NHS but what now for service?' by Jim Donaldson NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS calls mothers ‘birthing people’ in defiance of Wes Streeting’s anti-woke demands

NHS calls mothers ‘birthing people’ in defiance of Wes Streeting’s anti-woke demands

NHS calls mothers ‘birthing people’ in defiance of Wes Streeting’s anti-woke demands Concern over gender-neutral term still being used in midwifery job ads in deference to transgender men who have babies Continue reading this article about NHS calls mothers ‘birthing people’ in defiance of Wes Streeting’s anti-woke demands by Tim Sigsworth NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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The London area with the best NHS dentist access in England

The London area with the best NHS dentist access in England

The London area with the best NHS dentist access in England Many areas of the UK struggle to access NHS dental treatment at all Continue reading this article about The London area with the best NHS dentist access in England by Clara Margotin, Data Reporter & Veronique Hawksworth NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS England boss Amanda Pritchard's sudden exit shows how power is shifting in healthcare

NHS England boss Amanda Pritchard's sudden exit shows how power is shifting in healthcare

NHS England boss Amanda Pritchard's sudden exit shows how power is shifting in healthcare Amanda Pritchard's exit comes as the government moves to assert more direct over healthcare. Continue reading this article about NHS England boss Amanda Pritchard's sudden exit shows how power is shifting in healthcare by bbc.com NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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A seismic shift in the NHS has just been announced, and no one even noticed

A seismic shift in the NHS has just been announced, and no one even noticed

A seismic shift in the NHS has just been announced, and no one even noticed There’s a very old joke about an Irish yokel giving directions to a tourist: “Well, I wouldn’t start from here.” It’s so old I hesitate to use it. Except that it also happens to be the best possible Continue reading this article about A seismic shift in the NHS has just been announced, and no one even noticed by Robert Colvile NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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‘After my baby died, NHS colleagues mocked me’

‘After my baby died, NHS colleagues mocked me’

‘After my baby died, NHS colleagues mocked me’ A doctor who worked at the scandal-hit Nottingham University Hospitals Trust fought for the truth — and learnt his daughter’s body was left to decompose Continue reading this article about ‘After my baby died, NHS colleagues mocked me’ by Shaun Lintern, Health Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS England boss Amanda Pritchard's sudden exit shows how power is shifting in healthcare

NHS England boss Amanda Pritchard's sudden exit shows how power is shifting in healthcare

NHS England boss Amanda Pritchard's sudden exit shows how power is shifting in healthcare Amanda Pritchard's exit comes as the government moves to assert more direct over healthcare. Continue reading this article about NHS England boss Amanda Pritchard's sudden exit shows how power is shifting in healthcare by @bbcHughPym NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS is spending more than £100million a year on transgender treatments

NHS is spending more than £100million a year on transgender treatments

NHS is spending more than £100million a year on transgender treatments Figures obtained under an FOI request show the NHS spent a whopping £250million in the past five years on treatment for trans, non-binary and gender-questioning patients in England. Continue reading this article about NHS is spending more than £100million a year on transgender treatments by Shaun Wooller NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS puberty blocker trial should not go ahead

NHS puberty blocker trial should not go ahead

NHS puberty blocker trial should not go ahead The NHS has this week announced its £10.7 million clinical trial into care for gender-distressed children, following the recommendations of the Cass Review last year. Including the prescription of puberty-blocking drugs — currently banned in the UK — the trial has been christened Pathways. As if there are multiple ways of becoming an adult in [...]Read More... Continue reading this article about NHS puberty blocker trial should not go ahead by Victoria Smith NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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'Stay away' warning issued by top doc as NHS slammed by 'deeply unpleasant virus'

'Stay away' warning issued by top doc as NHS slammed by 'deeply unpleasant virus'

'Stay away' warning issued by top doc as NHS slammed by 'deeply unpleasant virus' A spread of the nasty illness, along with seasonal flus and coronavirus numbers, has put pressure on UK hospitals over the winter period with experts telling those with symptoms to stay at home Continue reading this article about 'Stay away' warning issued by top doc as NHS slammed by 'deeply unpleasant virus' by Edward Easton NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Government and Nuffield Health support NHS staff get back to work

Government and Nuffield Health support NHS staff get back to work

Government and Nuffield Health support NHS staff get back to work Thousands of frontline NHS staff to benefit from a free rehabilitation programme with Nuffield Health to get them back to work. Continue reading this article about Government and Nuffield Health support NHS staff get back to work by Department of Health and Social Care NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS workers offered free gym membership and personal trainer to fight shortages

NHS workers offered free gym membership and personal trainer to fight shortages

NHS workers offered free gym membership and personal trainer to fight shortages Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced programme with Nuffield Health for NHS workers suffering from muscle and joint pain - see where it will be offered first Continue reading this article about NHS workers offered free gym membership and personal trainer to fight shortages by Martin Bagot NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS red tape preventing cancer patients from receiving breakthrough treatments

NHS red tape preventing cancer patients from receiving breakthrough treatments

NHS red tape preventing cancer patients from receiving breakthrough treatments Drugs proven to improve survival rates and that are used in other European countries have been withdrawn owing to cost-effective thresholds Continue reading this article about NHS red tape preventing cancer patients from receiving breakthrough treatments by Michael Searles NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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No pain, all gain: how to get stronger and build more muscle

No pain, all gain: how to get stronger and build more muscle Hitting the gym will make you fitter and happier, but not all strength work is equal. Here are the smart choices to make – with weights and without – for all ages Gym culture is changing. Once the preserve of musclemen whose veins looked ready to pop, now muscle-strengthening activities are being advised by the NHS for those aged 19-64 at least twice a week. That’s because an increasing body of evidence links strength work with wellbeing and longevity, including a 2024 study that showed 90 minutes of strength training a week resulted in four years less biological ageing. Maybe that’s why about 15% of the UK population is now a member of a gym. Part of the appeal is...
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‘We’ve moved past aesthetics’: why middle-aged women are outnumbering the gym bunnies

‘We’ve moved past aesthetics’: why middle-aged women are outnumbering the gym bunnies Fitness classes, once the preserve of the young and lithe, are big business – and smaller startups are booming as the motivations for working out change Call it the revenge of the middle-class, middle-aged women. A recent report found that women aged between 40 and 50 are doing more exercise than women half their age. According to a UK study by Vitality, one in four women approaching perimenopausal age are doing exercise almost every day. By contrast, a fifth of those aged between 20 and 29 do anywhere near that. Continue reading... By Morwenna Ferrier ‘We’ve moved past aesthetics’: why middle-aged women are outnumbering the gym bunnies to...
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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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