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Norovirus cases surge to winter high piling more pressure on hospitals, figures show

Norovirus cases surge to winter high piling more pressure on hospitals, figures show

Norovirus cases surge to winter high piling more pressure on hospitals, figures show The figures come as Health Secretary Wes Streeting prepares to detail his new NHS mandate on Thursday Continue reading this article about Norovirus cases surge to winter high piling more pressure on hospitals, figures show by Rachel Clun NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Streeting takes NHS mandate 'back to basics' in new war on overspend

Streeting takes NHS mandate 'back to basics' in new war on overspend

Streeting takes NHS mandate 'back to basics' in new war on overspend “The culture of routine overspending without consequences is over”, Wes Streeting has warned, as he unveiled a new, trimmed-down mandate for the NHS. Continue reading this article about Streeting takes NHS mandate 'back to basics' in new war on overspend by Rachel Clun NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS organisation recognised as a top employer

NHS organisation recognised as a top employer

NHS organisation recognised as a top employer NHS Supply Chain has been recognised as one of the top employers in the country fo Continue reading this article about NHS organisation recognised as a top employer by Author: National Health Executive Published: January 30th 2025 NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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‘Corridor care used to be seen as unacceptable – now it’s the norm’

‘Corridor care used to be seen as unacceptable – now it’s the norm’

‘Corridor care used to be seen as unacceptable – now it’s the norm’ As overcrowded hospitals struggle to cope, nurses are having to look after patients in inappropriate settings on a daily basis Continue reading this article about ‘Corridor care used to be seen as unacceptable – now it’s the norm’ by Miranda Levy NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Treatment for Allergic Rhinitis on the NHS

Treatment for Allergic Rhinitis on the NHS

Treatment for Allergic Rhinitis on the NHS ergy UK welcomes the decision to make Acarizax available on the NHS as a treatment for allergic rhinitis. Continue reading this article about Treatment for Allergic Rhinitis on the NHS by Allergy UK | National Charity NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NEWS: Many Patients Give Up on NHS Complaints

NEWS: Many Patients Give Up on NHS Complaints

NEWS: Many Patients Give Up on NHS Complaints As reported by The Impartial Reporter, a growing number of people are choosing not to report poor NHS care due to a lack of confidence… Continue reading this article about NEWS: Many Patients Give Up on NHS Complaints by Eleanor Potter NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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People in England with severe dust mite allergy to be offered daily pill on NHS

People in England with severe dust mite allergy to be offered daily pill on NHS Tablet will particularly benefit people who do not respond enough to steroid nasal sprays and antihistamines Thousands of people in England who live with severe dust mite allergy are to be offered a first-of-its-kind daily pill to treat the condition on the NHS. In final draft guidance published on Thursday, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) has given the green light to a drug shown to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life. Continue reading... By Andrew Gregory Health editor People in England with severe dust mite allergy to be offered daily pill on NHS to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff | Patient Forums
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Future of the NHS: Health officials out of ideas and remarkably complacent, PAC finds - Committees

Future of the NHS: Health officials out of ideas and remarkably complacent, PAC finds - Committees

Future of the NHS: Health officials out of ideas and remarkably complacent, PAC finds - Committees Report finds lack of fresh thinking and decisive action within NHS England and DHSC paired with overly optimistic planning assumptions as financial position continues to worsen. Continue reading this article about Future of the NHS: Health officials out of ideas and remarkably complacent, PAC finds - Committees by committees.parliament.uk NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Almost one in eight Britons now has private medical insurance, say healthcare analysts

Almost one in eight Britons now has private medical insurance, say healthcare analysts Number of people covered by a private medical insurance policy hit a record high of 4.68 million at the end of 2023 Almost one in eight Britons now has medical insurance – the highest proportion since 2008 – with NHS care delays driving a rise in people using private healthcare. The number of people covered by a private medical insurance policy hit a record high of 4.68 million at the end of 2023, according to private healthcare analysts LaingBuisson. Continue reading... By Denis Campbell Health policy editor Almost one in eight Britons now has private medical insurance, say healthcare analysts to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS...
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NHS flu crisis saw North East hospitals ‘close’ to declaring critical incidents

NHS flu crisis saw North East hospitals ‘close’ to declaring critical incidents

NHS flu crisis saw North East hospitals ‘close’ to declaring critical incidents NHS bosses heard how hospitals across the North East had not needed to declare "critical incidents" due to the pressure from the so-called "quad-demic" Continue reading this article about NHS flu crisis saw North East hospitals ‘close’ to declaring critical incidents by Sam Volpe NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS bosses warn £10.6bn funding boost is merely meeting rising costs

NHS bosses warn £10.6bn funding boost is merely meeting rising costs

NHS bosses warn £10.6bn funding boost is merely meeting rising costs Julian Kelly, NHS England's chief financial officer, told MPs the additional cash being ploughed into the health service was mainly meeting 'basic cost pressures'. Continue reading this article about NHS bosses warn £10.6bn funding boost is merely meeting rising costs by Greg Heffer NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Petite student with giant boobs denied NHS reduction as 'breasts are just saggy'

Petite student with giant boobs denied NHS reduction as 'breasts are just saggy'

Petite student with giant boobs denied NHS reduction as 'breasts are just saggy' A PETITE student burdened with “the breasts of a 60-year-old” was unable to get a breast reduction on the NHS because her size J boobs weren’t “big enough” and “… Continue reading this article about Petite student with giant boobs denied NHS reduction as 'breasts are just saggy' by Katrina Turrill NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS hospital worker charged with plot to kidnap, rape and murder girl under 13 with partner

NHS hospital worker charged with plot to kidnap, rape and murder girl under 13 with partner

NHS hospital worker charged with plot to kidnap, rape and murder girl under 13 with partner An NHS hospital worker has been charged with plotting to kidnap, rape and murder a young girl with her partner. Continue reading this article about NHS hospital worker charged with plot to kidnap, rape and murder girl under 13 with partner by @yung_chuvak NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS to go ‘back to basics’ under plans to cut half of targets

NHS to go ‘back to basics’ under plans to cut half of targets

NHS to go ‘back to basics’ under plans to cut half of targets Wes Streeting’s first mandate to health service leads to fears that dementia diagnoses and women’s health hubs will be sidelined Continue reading this article about NHS to go ‘back to basics’ under plans to cut half of targets by Laura Donnelly,Michael Searles NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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I’m an NHS GP who had a drinking problem – and I’m far from alone

I’m an NHS GP who had a drinking problem – and I’m far from alone

I’m an NHS GP who had a drinking problem – and I’m far from alone Surgeons would have a few to drink, get the call-in from the hospital, drive over and then operate on patients. I’ve seen it all Continue reading this article about I’m an NHS GP who had a drinking problem – and I’m far from alone by Anonymous author 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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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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