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Worker loses case after boss joked she was 'mad for having more kids'

Worker loses case after boss joked she was 'mad for having more kids'

Worker loses case after boss joked she was 'mad for having more kids' Samina Ashraf tried to sue David Marsto for sex, racial and religious harassment after he made a speech wishing her well before she went on maternity leave. Continue reading this article about Worker loses case after boss joked she was 'mad for having more kids' by Jose Ramos NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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'Hope of a cure': Revolutionary sickle cell disease gene therapy approved for NHS use - Latest From ITV News

'Hope of a cure': Revolutionary sickle cell disease gene therapy approved for NHS use - Latest From ITV News

'Hope of a cure': Revolutionary sickle cell disease gene therapy approved for NHS use - Latest From ITV News Watch the latest from ITV News - A £1.65 million treatment has been approved for use for some NHS patients, offering some with an inherited blood disorder hope of a cure. Continue reading this article about 'Hope of a cure': Revolutionary sickle cell disease gene therapy approved for NHS use - Latest From ITV News by ITVNews NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHSE tech boss decries ‘serious’ impact of job cuts plan

NHSE tech boss decries ‘serious’ impact of job cuts plan

NHSE tech boss decries ‘serious’ impact of job cuts plan A senior NHS England director has written to staff, apologising for the likely impact of the sizeable job cuts announced by the organisation yesterday, warning they create a "very stark picture" for the service's digital transformation plans. Continue reading this article about NHSE tech boss decries ‘serious’ impact of job cuts plan by By Ben Clover2025-01-31T14:10:00 NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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‘The pain was intense’: why women in Britain are paying for private gynaecological care

‘The pain was intense’: why women in Britain are paying for private gynaecological care NHS delays for hysterectomies and endometriosis treatment are forcing women to pay for private healthcare Women in Britain are paying up to £11,154 for a hysterectomy in private hospitals due to delays to NHS gynaecological care, according to research by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. The Guardian has spoken to three women regarding their experiences of paying privately for gynaecological treatment. Rachel Bevan, a 33-year-old flood risk management worker from Aberystwyth, began experiencing severe period pains from the age of 16. “I was told I was just someone who has very heavy periods,” says Bevan. She was put on the...
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Scrapping NHS learning disability target ‘risks disabled people’s life expectancy’

Scrapping NHS learning disability target ‘risks disabled people’s life expectancy’

Scrapping NHS learning disability target ‘risks disabled people’s life expectancy’ Officials say that ‘streamlining’ targets will help deliver faster treatment for hundreds of thousands of patients – but charities have been left dismayed Continue reading this article about Scrapping NHS learning disability target ‘risks disabled people’s life expectancy’ by Paul Gallagher NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS Sussex News – 31 January 2025 - Sussex Health & Care

NHS Sussex News – 31 January 2025 - Sussex Health & Care

NHS Sussex News – 31 January 2025 - Sussex Health & Care Additional appointments for urgent dental care in Sussex More help for people needing urgent dental support is being made available in Sussex. The NHS in Sussex is expanding access to… Continue reading NHS Sussex News – 31 January 2025 Continue reading this article about NHS Sussex News – 31 January 2025 - Sussex Health & Care by Harriet Rayfield NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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World-first gene-editing treatment for blood disorders including sickle cell disease approved for use in the NHS

World-first gene-editing treatment for blood disorders including sickle cell disease approved for use in the NHS

World-first gene-editing treatment for blood disorders including sickle cell disease approved for use in the NHS NICE has today approved a gene-editing treatment for use with NHS patients over the age of 12 with a severe form of sickle cell disease. Continue reading this article about World-first gene-editing treatment for blood disorders including sickle cell disease approved for use in the NHS by imperial.nhs.uk NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS approves ‘game-changing’ therapy for sickle cell disease

NHS approves ‘game-changing’ therapy for sickle cell disease

NHS approves ‘game-changing’ therapy for sickle cell disease Thousands of patients with the disease could now benefit from gene-editing therapy on the NHS, thought to be a ‘functional cure’ for the disease Continue reading this article about NHS approves ‘game-changing’ therapy for sickle cell disease by Poppy Koronka, Health Correspondent NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Shropshire NHS commissioners 'millions in the red' with demand for action plan for 'bleak’ financial

Shropshire NHS commissioners 'millions in the red' with demand for action plan for 'bleak’ financial

Shropshire NHS commissioners 'millions in the red' with demand for action plan for 'bleak’ financial NHS commissioners in Shropshire have been told that they are millions of pounds in the red with just weeks to put together an action plan for the government. Continue reading this article about Shropshire NHS commissioners 'millions in the red' with demand for action plan for 'bleak’ financial by shropshirestar.com NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Scepticism about NHS reform is warranted

Scepticism about NHS reform is warranted

Scepticism about NHS reform is warranted To date, the most significant step taken by the Government has been announcing a £22 billion funding boost Continue reading this article about Scepticism about NHS reform is warranted by Telegraph View NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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'Groundbreaking' sickle cell treatment to be offered to NHS patients for first time

'Groundbreaking' sickle cell treatment to be offered to NHS patients for first time

'Groundbreaking' sickle cell treatment to be offered to NHS patients for first time It is believed around 1,700 people could be eligible for the treatment, while the NHS estimates around 50 people a year will receive it. Continue reading this article about 'Groundbreaking' sickle cell treatment to be offered to NHS patients for first time by Megan Harwood-Baynes NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS ‘too focused on cost-cutting, not productivity’

NHS ‘too focused on cost-cutting, not productivity’

NHS ‘too focused on cost-cutting, not productivity’ The NHS's efforts to maximise productivity have been characterised by cost-cutting, rather than a coherent long-term strategy, a leading health economist has said. Continue reading this article about NHS ‘too focused on cost-cutting, not productivity’ by By Henry Anderson2025-01-31T06:53:00 NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Sickle cell disease ‘cure’ to be offered to NHS patients

Sickle cell disease ‘cure’ to be offered to NHS patients

Sickle cell disease ‘cure’ to be offered to NHS patients Around 1,700 people could be eligible for the one-time treatment, which is seen as a less risky alternative to a donor stem cell transplant Continue reading this article about Sickle cell disease ‘cure’ to be offered to NHS patients by Michael Searles NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Scheme to attract trainee doctors to England’s deprived areas at risk, GPs say

Scheme to attract trainee doctors to England’s deprived areas at risk, GPs say Royal College of GPs says threat of cut to TERS programme ‘alarming’ and would exacerbate health inequalities A scheme that helps attract trainee doctors to work in economically deprived areas is at risk of being cut by NHS England, the largest membership body for family doctors has warned. The targeted enhanced recruitment scheme (TERS) was established in 2016 to help attract trainee GPs to work in deprived areasin England by offering a one-off payment of £20,000. Continue reading... By Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent Scheme to attract trainee doctors to England’s deprived areas at risk, GPs say to Continue reading... NHS Forums -...
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'Let's show appreciation for NHS staff'

'Let's show appreciation for NHS staff'

'Let's show appreciation for NHS staff' Let us not forget how caring so many are within our National Health Service are and from many nationalities, countries and cultures. Continue reading this article about 'Let's show appreciation for NHS staff' by Letter writer NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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‘Groundbreaking’ potential cure for sickle cell in England approved for NHS use

‘Groundbreaking’ potential cure for sickle cell in England approved for NHS use

‘Groundbreaking’ potential cure for sickle cell in England approved for NHS use Clinical trials find one-time gene therapy exa-cel offers ‘functional cure’ in 96.6% of patients Continue reading this article about ‘Groundbreaking’ potential cure for sickle cell in England approved for NHS use by Tobi Thomas 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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