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New super simple NHS blood test a game-changer for those hoping to donate kidney
New super simple NHS blood test a game-changer for those hoping to donate kidney Each year around 1,000 people choose to donate one of their kidneys - people with two parents of Black African and Black Caribbean heritage are more likely to have kidney failure and to need a transplant than people of White heritage Continue reading this article about New super simple NHS blood test a game-changer for those hoping to donate kidney by Paige Ingram NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Elderly patients wait in crowded corridor in scenes that reveal deep NHS crisis
Elderly patients wait in crowded corridor in scenes that reveal deep NHS crisis ELDERLY patients wait on a row of trolleys in a crowded corridor in a picture that lays bare the deep crisis facing NHS hospital A&Es. Around 15 were wheeled there because the department’s bed … Continue reading this article about Elderly patients wait in crowded corridor in scenes that reveal deep NHS crisis by Sam Creed,Sam Blanchard NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS introduces genetic test to help reduce kidney failure risk for black donors
NHS introduces genetic test to help reduce kidney failure risk for black donors Hundreds of potential kidney donors of Black African and Black Caribbean heritage in the UK can now get a simple blood test to help reduce the risk of kidney failure. Continue reading this article about NHS introduces genetic test to help reduce kidney failure risk for black donors by News-Medical NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
‘Complacent’ NHS chiefs making glacial progress, report finds
‘Complacent’ NHS chiefs making glacial progress, report finds The Public Accounts Committee also found ‘disregard for basic principles of sound financial planning’ in the health service Continue reading this article about ‘Complacent’ NHS chiefs making glacial progress, report finds by Eleanor Hayward, Health Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
PAC tells Government it is time to start shifting NHS funding to general practice
PAC tells Government it is time to start shifting NHS funding to general practice The Government should review NHS funding processes so that they align with the ambition to shift care out of hospital, MPs have said. Continue reading this article about PAC tells Government it is time to start shifting NHS funding to general practice by Anna Colivicchi NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS overspending doubles to £1.4bn as MPs accuse officials of remarkable complacency
NHS overspending doubles to £1.4bn as MPs accuse officials of remarkable complacency Damning criticism in report from Commons committee after health secretary Wes Streeting said he could not rule out patients still being treated in hospital corridors next winter Continue reading this article about NHS overspending doubles to £1.4bn as MPs accuse officials of remarkable complacency by Kate Devlin NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Cross-Party MPs Say NHS Leaders Need To "Step Up"
Cross-Party MPs Say NHS Leaders Need To "Step Up" MPs have slammed the NHS top leadership and accused senior officials of being “defensive” in response to a cross-party committee report. Continue reading this article about Cross-Party MPs Say NHS Leaders Need To "Step Up" by Politics Home NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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.
Poor communication from the NHS is leaving patients in limbo
Poor communication from the NHS is leaving patients in limbo Plus: The King at Auschwitz; Miliband’s Heathrow muddle; empty National Trust properties; and the value of a well-kept bowling green Continue reading this article about Poor communication from the NHS is leaving patients in limbo by Letters to the Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Frailty teams outside A&E for the elderly: Can this solve NHS crisis?
Frailty teams outside A&E for the elderly: Can this solve NHS crisis? John Swinney has finally accepted there is a crisis in Scotland's NHS. But will stationing 'frailty teams' at the front door of Scotland's A&E… Continue reading this article about Frailty teams outside A&E for the elderly: Can this solve NHS crisis? by Rebecca McCurdy NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS doctor says patients are being 'failed' as she exposes health cost crisis
NHS doctor says patients are being 'failed' as she exposes health cost crisis Dr Adwoa Danso-Boamah has taken to TikTok to highlight her concerns for the UK's healthcare system in a video, where she has talked about a 'growing public health crisis' Continue reading this article about NHS doctor says patients are being 'failed' as she exposes health cost crisis by Alan Johnson NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Carbon Copy: Old hospitals for longer
Carbon Copy: Old hospitals for longer The ideas, policies and challenges at the heart of the NHS goal for net zero emissions, from HSJ sustainability correspondent Zoe Tidman. Continue reading this article about Carbon Copy: Old hospitals for longer by By Zoe Tidman2025-01-28T14:29:00 NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Lerwick Dental Practice calls for public meeting following decision to deregister NHS patients
Lerwick Dental Practice calls for public meeting following decision to deregister NHS patients Lerwick Dental Practice has called for a public meeting to be held following its announcement to deregister some of its NHS patients. In a statement... Continue reading this article about Lerwick Dental Practice calls for public meeting following decision to deregister NHS patients by Shetland Times 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 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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