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Triple killer Valdo Calocane refused medication as he did not like needles, care review finds

Triple killer Valdo Calocane refused medication as he did not like needles, care review finds Review looked into mental health care Calocane received before killing three people in a violent rampage through Nottingham in June 2023 Valdo Calocane, who killed three people during a violent rampage in Nottingham, was not forced to take injectable antipsychotic medication because he did not like needles, a report on his care has found. NHS England released the full version of an independent investigation into Calocane’s care after pressure from the victims’ families. It initially only committed to publishing a summary of the report, citing data protection reasons. Continue reading... By Jessica Murray Midlands correspondent Triple...
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Why should the NHS employ any diversity officers?

Why should the NHS employ any diversity officers?

Why should the NHS employ any diversity officers? Wes Streeting is offended by NHS staff promoting ‘anti-whiteness’ – as should any taxpayer who has not succumbed to the racist ideology of critical race theory. A social media post from a counselling psychologist with the East London NHS Foundation Trust sought an assistant on a year-long placement, describing herself as someone ‘who integrates anti Continue reading this article about Why should the NHS employ any diversity officers? by Ross Clark NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Women’s health is missing in action from the new NHS priorities

Women’s health is missing in action from the new NHS priorities

Women’s health is missing in action from the new NHS priorities A leading expert is concerned that women’s health is being deprioritised - should you be, too? Cosmopolitan’s Features Editor goes on the hunt for clarity Continue reading this article about Women’s health is missing in action from the new NHS priorities by Jennifer Savin NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Nottingham attacks: victims’ families call for killer’s doctors to be named

Nottingham attacks: victims’ families call for killer’s doctors to be named Families say they want accountability for ‘bad decision-making’ relating to Valdo Calocane The families of the Nottingham attacks victims have called for individual doctors responsible for Valdo Calocane’s treatment to be named and held accountable. At a press conference on Wednesday, after the publication of a report detailing Calocane’s mental health treatment before his killing spree in June 2023, the families of Grace O’Malley-Kumar, Barnaby Webber and Ian Coates said they wanted accountability for “poor leadership and bad decision-making”. Continue reading... By Jessica Murray Midlands correspondent Nottingham attacks: victims’ families call for...
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Wes Streeting's war on NHS diversity doesn't go far enough

Wes Streeting's war on NHS diversity doesn't go far enough

Wes Streeting's war on NHS diversity doesn't go far enough If Wes Streeting is at all serious about stemming this expensive and divisive NHS practice, he has one hell of a fight on his hands Continue reading this article about Wes Streeting's war on NHS diversity doesn't go far enough by Joanna Williams NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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How technology is overhauling NHS recruitment

How technology is overhauling NHS recruitment

How technology is overhauling NHS recruitment Digital technology has a big part to play in helping the NHS deliver the ambitions of the forthcoming 10-year plan and address immediate operational pressures, such as the need to reduce waiting times to access elective care. The 3 December HSJ summit, in association with IBM, looked at how this ... Continue reading this article about How technology is overhauling NHS recruitment by By Alison Moore2025-02-05T06:00:00+00:00 NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Nottingham attack press conference: Victims’ families react to NHS failings report

Nottingham attack press conference: Victims’ families react to NHS failings report

Nottingham attack press conference: Victims’ families react to NHS failings report The families of the Nottingham attack victims are holding a press conference after the publication of a “horror show” report into NHS failings. Continue reading this article about Nottingham attack press conference: Victims’ families react to NHS failings report by Tom McArdle NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Watch live: Families of Nottingham attack victims react to damning NHS report on killer Valdo Calocane's mental health treatment

Watch live: Families of Nottingham attack victims react to damning NHS report on killer Valdo Calocane's mental health treatment Continue reading this article about Watch live: Families of Nottingham attack victims react to damning NHS report on killer Valdo Calocane's mental health treatment by Sky News NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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How NHS trusts can take control of their data privacy ‘Wild West’ with secure communications

How NHS trusts can take control of their data privacy ‘Wild West’ with secure communications

How NHS trusts can take control of their data privacy ‘Wild West’ with secure communications The healthcare sector, like many other critical industries, is facing mounting threats from bad actors seeking to exploit vulnerabilities that disrupt operations, compromise sensitive data, and endanger citizen safety Continue reading this article about How NHS trusts can take control of their data privacy ‘Wild West’ with secure communications by Features Desk NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS waiting times for heart appointments reach highest level on record in Scotland

NHS waiting times for heart appointments reach highest level on record in Scotland

NHS waiting times for heart appointments reach highest level on record in Scotland Waiting times for heart appointments in Scotland are at their highest level on record, figures have shown. Continue reading this article about NHS waiting times for heart appointments reach highest level on record in Scotland by Craig Meighan NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Independent mental health homicide report into the treatment of Valdo Calocane released in full

Independent mental health homicide report into the treatment of Valdo Calocane released in full

Independent mental health homicide report into the treatment of Valdo Calocane released in full Today 5 February 2025 NHS England (Midlands) has published the full independent investigation conducted by Theemis into the care and treatment of Valdo Continue reading this article about Independent mental health homicide report into the treatment of Valdo Calocane released in full by Wire NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Heart attack patients ‘languishing’ on NHS waiting lists

Heart attack patients ‘languishing’ on NHS waiting lists

Heart attack patients ‘languishing’ on NHS waiting lists British Heart Foundation calls for urgent investment as one man suffers his fourth heart attack after waiting more than two years to see a specialist Continue reading this article about Heart attack patients ‘languishing’ on NHS waiting lists by Craig Meighan | Lizzie Roberts NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS allowed Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane to skip his medication

NHS allowed Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane to skip his medication

NHS allowed Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane to skip his medication Valdo Calocane was discharged despite a history of violence and mental health staff were warned to visit the patient only in pairs Continue reading this article about NHS allowed Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane to skip his medication by Fiona Hamilton, Chief Reporter | David Woode, Crime Correspondent NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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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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