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200 healthcare workers to join NHS Wales

200 healthcare workers to join NHS Wales

200 healthcare workers to join NHS Wales A further 200 nurses and doctors from Kerala in India will be recruited to join the health service in Wales. Continue reading this article about 200 healthcare workers to join NHS Wales by Welsh Government News NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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New deal for GPs will fix the front door of the NHS

New deal for GPs will fix the front door of the NHS

New deal for GPs will fix the front door of the NHS GP contract reforms will fix the front door of the NHS and see the return of the family doctor, while helping end the 8am scramble for appointments Continue reading this article about New deal for GPs will fix the front door of the NHS by Department of Health and Social Care NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS to launch £10.7 million trial of puberty blockers

NHS to launch £10.7 million trial of puberty blockers

NHS to launch £10.7 million trial of puberty blockers Puberty blockers were ‘indefinitely’ banned across the UK last year for children identifying as transgender, due to fears they are unsafe and harm development Continue reading this article about NHS to launch £10.7 million trial of puberty blockers by Eleanor Hayward, Health Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Value of IBM’s NHS App contract increased to £78.6m

Value of IBM’s NHS App contract increased to £78.6m

Value of IBM’s NHS App contract increased to £78.6m NHS England has increased the value of a contract with IBM for additional work on the NHS App to support the government’s NHS App programme. Continue reading this article about Value of IBM’s NHS App contract increased to £78.6m by Jordan Sollof NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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High winter virus levels keep pressure piled on NHS

High winter virus levels keep pressure piled on NHS

High winter virus levels keep pressure piled on NHS NHS leaders and their teams continue to work incredibly hard to provide the care people need and keep patients safe. Continue reading this article about High winter virus levels keep pressure piled on NHS by NHS Confederation NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Stark warning more than two million are in need of urgent NHS dental care

Stark warning more than two million are in need of urgent NHS dental care

Stark warning more than two million are in need of urgent NHS dental care Although the Department of Health and Social Care said that it was rolling out the new appointments from April, it is feared this won't be enough to fix the UK's denistry dilemma Continue reading this article about Stark warning more than two million are in need of urgent NHS dental care by Bradley Jolly NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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UK health security chiefs warn of second wave of norovirus

UK health security chiefs warn of second wave of norovirus Shift in circulating strains means those who’ve already had vomiting bug this winter risk catching it again The UK could be facing a second wave of the winter vomiting bug, norovirus, the UK Health Security Agency has warned. The latest figures show a rise in norovirus across the UK, with reported cases at the highest level in more than a decade. A shift in circulating strains means that those who have already been ill with norovirus this winter are at risk of catching it again. Continue reading... By Hannah Devlin Science correspondent UK health security chiefs warn of second wave of norovirus to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff | Patient Forums
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Is this accountant the man to save the NHS?

Is this accountant the man to save the NHS?

Is this accountant the man to save the NHS? Behind Sir Jim Mackey’s softly spoken Geordie accent is a man unafraid to make difficult decisions Continue reading this article about Is this accountant the man to save the NHS? by Michael Searles,Laura Donnelly NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Research reveals NHS cyber security perceptions

Research reveals NHS cyber security perceptions

Research reveals NHS cyber security perceptions 94% of NHS staff understand their role in protecting the organisation from cyber-attacks, yet only 36% believe current measures are sufficient, new online research from BT has found. Meanwhile, most UK citizens (60%) are concerned that cyber-attacks could disrupt or disable critical NHS systems.BT works with more than 200 NHS trusts. The finding... Continue reading this article about Research reveals NHS cyber security perceptions by BT plc NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Asda pharmacy launches adult earache service to ‘reduce burden’ on NHS services

Asda pharmacy launches adult earache service to ‘reduce burden’ on NHS services

Asda pharmacy launches adult earache service to ‘reduce burden’ on NHS services Asda has launched the “UK’s first” adult earache service at over 220 of its pharmacies in England to “[reduce] the burden on NHS services”, with same day appointments available and priced at £25. Continue reading this article about Asda pharmacy launches adult earache service to ‘reduce burden’ on NHS services by @ChemistDruggist NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS nurse wins £41,000 payout after colleague left her out of tea round

NHS nurse wins £41,000 payout after colleague left her out of tea round

NHS nurse wins £41,000 payout after colleague left her out of tea round Mrs Hamilton left St Helier Hospital in Sutton, London, and complained of the Trust's handling of her complaints into Mr Nayeck. Continue reading this article about NHS nurse wins £41,000 payout after colleague left her out of tea round by Sarah Hooper 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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