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When will the NHS admit DEI is dead?
When will the NHS admit DEI is dead? The idea that overworked nurses and stretched consultants have the time to hurl racist or homophobic slurs at patients seems farcical. But given the huge sums of money wasted on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) roles, clearly the NHS leadership believes there’s a problem with bigotry among its employees. Yesterday the Telegraph reported that since [...]Read More... Continue reading this article about When will the NHS admit DEI is dead? by Josephine Bartosch NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
'NHS scraps targets for diagnosis of UK'd biggest killer in shocking U-turn'
'NHS scraps targets for diagnosis of UK'd biggest killer in shocking U-turn' Just weeks ago, the Minister for Care said that the Labour Government is committed to improving diagnosis rates. Continue reading this article about 'NHS scraps targets for diagnosis of UK'd biggest killer in shocking U-turn' by Tim Baverstock - Alzheimer's Society NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Treat patients at home to prevent hospital bed-blocking, NHS bosses ordered
Treat patients at home to prevent hospital bed-blocking, NHS bosses ordered Health and social care bosses will be told to focus spending £9bn of funding on keeping the elderly living independently at home Continue reading this article about Treat patients at home to prevent hospital bed-blocking, NHS bosses ordered by Jane Merrick NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS Norovirus Pressure Hits Winter High
NHS Norovirus Pressure Hits Winter High The number of beds taken up by norovirus patients has hit its highest level so far this winter, with an… Continue reading this article about NHS Norovirus Pressure Hits Winter High by Guy Murphy NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Centre for Mental Health responds to 2025 NHS Mandate and Planning Guidance  - Centre for Mental Health
Centre for Mental Health responds to 2025 NHS Mandate and Planning Guidance - Centre for Mental Health This year’s Planning Guidance recognises the importance of improving mental health care but provides little sign of the necessary investment to meet rising levels of need. Continue reading this article about Centre for Mental Health responds to 2025 NHS Mandate and Planning Guidance - Centre for Mental Health by Centre for Mental Health NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS planning guidance offers welcome reduction in targets but ambitions will be 'unbelievably stretching'
NHS planning guidance offers welcome reduction in targets but ambitions will be 'unbelievably stretching' The tight financial situation, 4% efficiency targets, and high productivity ambitions could leave NHS leaders having to make tough decisions. Continue reading this article about NHS planning guidance offers welcome reduction in targets but ambitions will be 'unbelievably stretching' by NHS Confederation NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Pressure on nursing staff unrelenting as norovirus surges in NHS, says RCN | Royal College of Nursing
Pressure on nursing staff unrelenting as norovirus surges in NHS, says RCN | Royal College of Nursing Pressure on nursing staff unrelenting as norovirus surges in NHS, says RCN Continue reading this article about Pressure on nursing staff unrelenting as norovirus surges in NHS, says RCN | Royal College of Nursing by The Royal College of Nursing NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
UK patients enabled access to transformative new medicines in shortest time possible via new, integrated Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway
UK patients enabled access to transformative new medicines in shortest time possible via new, integrated Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway It is the only example globally of an end-to-end access pathway, where a medicine developer can work collaboratively with the national health system, the regulator, and health technology assessment bodies from the early stages of clinical development. Continue reading this article about UK patients enabled access to transformative new medicines in shortest time possible via new, integrated Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway by Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
‘Culture of overspending’ is over, NHS told
‘Culture of overspending’ is over, NHS told Ministers have said they will back NHS leaders to make "tough decisions", including cutting services, as part of ending a "culture of routine overspending without consequences". Continue reading this article about ‘Culture of overspending’ is over, NHS told by By Henry Anderson2025-01-30T11:23:00 NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
‘Absolutely appalling’: patients waiting 12 hours on trolleys at York hospital trust
‘Absolutely appalling’: patients waiting 12 hours on trolleys at York hospital trust Patients waiting on trolleys for more than 12 hours at a York hospital trust is “absolutely appalling”, a health chief said. Continue reading this article about ‘Absolutely appalling’: patients waiting 12 hours on trolleys at York hospital trust by Anttoni James Numminen NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS England awards £37.5m contract for digital services
NHS England awards £37.5m contract for digital services NHS England has awarded a £37.5m contract to tech consultancy firm BJSS for digital services, including the development of the NHS App Continue reading this article about NHS England awards £37.5m contract for digital services by Beth Gault NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHSE awards NHS App contract worth £37.5m to BJSS
NHSE awards NHS App contract worth £37.5m to BJSS NHS England has awarded a contract worth £37.5 million to technology consultancy firm BJSS Limited to help develop the NHS App. Continue reading this article about NHSE awards NHS App contract worth £37.5m to BJSS by Jordan Sollof NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Three local NHS CEOs join NHS England as directors

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 privatisation and PFI - what Lord Darzi’s review missed

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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