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NHS to launch world’s biggest trial of AI breast cancer diagnosis

NHS to launch world’s biggest trial of AI breast cancer diagnosis If successful, the scheme could speed up testing and reduce radiologists’ workload by around half The NHS is launching the world’s biggest trial of artificial intelligence to detect breast cancer, which could lead to faster diagnosis of the disease. AI will be deployed to analyse two-thirds of at least 700,000 mammograms done in England over the next few years to see if it is as accurate and reliable at reading scans as a radiologist. Continue reading... By Denis Campbell Health policy editor NHS to launch world’s biggest trial of AI breast cancer diagnosis to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff | Patient Forums
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County NHS bosses have picked a preferred new provider for out-of-hours GP services - and it isn't Shropdoc

County NHS bosses have picked a preferred new provider for out-of-hours GP services - and it isn't Shropdoc

County NHS bosses have picked a preferred new provider for out-of-hours GP services - and it isn't Shropdoc County NHS bosses have chosen a preferred new provider for Shropshire's out-of-hours GP services. Continue reading this article about County NHS bosses have picked a preferred new provider for out-of-hours GP services - and it isn't Shropdoc by Dominic Robertson NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS spending £8.53 per pack of paracetamol under SNP’s ‘absurd’ free prescription policy

NHS spending £8.53 per pack of paracetamol under SNP’s ‘absurd’ free prescription policy

NHS spending £8.53 per pack of paracetamol under SNP’s ‘absurd’ free prescription policy Cost to taxpayer is more than £21m, analysis shows, despite low supermarket prices for common painkiller Continue reading this article about NHS spending £8.53 per pack of paracetamol under SNP’s ‘absurd’ free prescription policy by Simon Johnson NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS 111 firm admits fault for not sending ambulance to baby who later died

NHS 111 firm admits fault for not sending ambulance to baby who later died Call handler incorrectly recorded answers to questions about Ben Condon’s condition, inquest hears A private call handling firm operating the NHS 111 non-emergency service has admitted it was at fault for failing to send an ambulance to a baby boy who died shortly after falling ill, an inquest has heard. Ben Condon, who was born premature, died aged two months at Bristol children’s hospital in April 2015 after developing a respiratory illness. Continue reading... By Jamie Grierson NHS 111 firm admits fault for not sending ambulance to baby who later died to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff | Patient Forums
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NHS expands mpox vaccine sites as new clade Ib case emerges

NHS expands mpox vaccine sites as new clade Ib case emerges

NHS expands mpox vaccine sites as new clade Ib case emerges A new diagnosis of clade Ib mpox was reported by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on January 31, with the NHS urging three groups of people to come forward for an important vaccine Continue reading this article about NHS expands mpox vaccine sites as new clade Ib case emerges by Fiona Callingham NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS urges three groups to get mpox vaccine as new case detected

NHS urges three groups to get mpox vaccine as new case detected

NHS urges three groups to get mpox vaccine as new case detected A new diagnosis of clade Ib mpox was reported by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on January 31, with the NHS urging three groups of people to come forward for an important vaccine. Continue reading this article about NHS urges three groups to get mpox vaccine as new case detected by Fiona Callingham NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Ayrshire dermatology waiting list patients advised to look out for text message - NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Ayrshire dermatology waiting list patients advised to look out for text message - NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Ayrshire dermatology waiting list patients advised to look out for text message - NHS Ayrshire & Arran The latest phase of the waiting list validation work being carried out by NHS Ayrshire & Arran and the National Elective Coordination Unit (NECU) will see a group of local dermatology patients contacted by text. The messages from mobile number 07860 039092 will begin later this week (3 February 2025) and will prompt dermatology patients Continue reading this article about Ayrshire dermatology waiting list patients advised to look out for text message - NHS Ayrshire & Arran by NHSAAA NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Hospital boss quits to take on new role

Hospital boss quits to take on new role

Hospital boss quits to take on new role The chief executive of a Kent hospital trust is leaving the organisation to take on a new role. Continue reading this article about Hospital boss quits to take on new role by Charlotte Phillips NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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National Apprenticeship Week 2025

National Apprenticeship Week 2025

National Apprenticeship Week 2025 National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) recognises and celebrates the accomplishments of apprentices across England. Continue reading this article about National Apprenticeship Week 2025 by NHS Employers NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Chief Executive of Medway NHS Foundation Trust to take up a new role

Chief Executive of Medway NHS Foundation Trust to take up a new role

Chief Executive of Medway NHS Foundation Trust to take up a new role Jayne Black, Chief Executive of Medway NHS Foundation Trust, is to leave the organisation in to take up a new role as Chief Executive of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, which provides hospital and community care on the south coast, close to Jayne’s home. Continue reading this article about Chief Executive of Medway NHS Foundation Trust to take up a new role by Medway NHS NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Wantage Community Hospital to get some £1 million investment | Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Wantage Community Hospital to get some £1 million investment | Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Wantage Community Hospital to get some £1 million investment | Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust £1m investment agreed for Wantage Community Hospital… Continue reading this article about Wantage Community Hospital to get some £1 million investment | Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust by Oxford Health NHS FT | Caring, safe and excellent 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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