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‘I can’t sleep, I’m terrified’: the rise in mothers having their babies taken away within days of giving birth in England

‘I can’t sleep, I’m terrified’: the rise in mothers having their babies taken away within days of giving birth in England Charity finds ‘inhumane’ system is forcing women to defend themselves in court, sometimes from their hospital beds, while in fear of having their newborn child taken from them Ella* gave birth to her daughter in a London hospital last week. Days later, still in the same busy hospital, she appeared via a laptop in a court hearing, challenging an emergency order from the council, which wants to take her baby into care. “I’m not eating properly. I can’t sleep because I’m terrified. I just want to go home with my baby,” she told the Observer this weekend. “I don’t feel they are giving me a chance.” Continue...
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Wes Streeting heckled by climate protesters at Fabian Society address

Wes Streeting heckled by climate protesters at Fabian Society address Speech calling for unity against ‘populist right’ interrupted by two women opposed to Drax power plant subsidies Wes Streeting was heckled by climate protesters during a speech calling on progressives to stand up to the “populist right”. Two women shouted at the health secretary as he addressed the Fabian Society, urging the centre-left to take on the “miserablist, declinist vision” being offered by figures such as the Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage. Continue reading... By Tom Ambrose Wes Streeting heckled by climate protesters at Fabian Society address to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff | Patient Forums
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Money-saving warning to those who get multiple NHS prescription

Money-saving warning to those who get multiple NHS prescription

Money-saving warning to those who get multiple NHS prescription Many people are unaware that there's a way of potentially cutting costs dramatically when it comes to NHS prescriptions - and it's simple to sign up Continue reading this article about Money-saving warning to those who get multiple NHS prescription by Alan Johnson NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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IMPORTANT UPDATE on Hospital Appointments & Visiting – Friday 24 January 2025

IMPORTANT UPDATE on Hospital Appointments & Visiting – Friday 24 January 2025

IMPORTANT UPDATE on Hospital Appointments & Visiting – Friday 24 January 2025 NHS Forth Valley provides and manages a wide range of health services including hospitals and General Practice with the Forth Valley area of Central Scotland. Continue reading this article about IMPORTANT UPDATE on Hospital Appointments & Visiting – Friday 24 January 2025 by NHS Forth Valley Communications NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS scheme to help pregnant women 'struggling' with mobile phone bill

NHS scheme to help pregnant women 'struggling' with mobile phone bill

NHS scheme to help pregnant women 'struggling' with mobile phone bill Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said the package is offered to pregnant women and 'birthing people' who cannot engage with maternity services for financial reasons. Continue reading this article about NHS scheme to help pregnant women 'struggling' with mobile phone bill by Shaun Wooller NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Southport killer had NHS mental health care for four years, trust says

Southport killer had NHS mental health care for four years, trust says

Southport killer had NHS mental health care for four years, trust says Axel Rudakubana was given a life sentence with a minimum term of 52 years for murdering three young girls in Southport on July 29 last year. Continue reading this article about Southport killer had NHS mental health care for four years, trust says by Harry Stedman NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Wes Streeting to scrap half of NHS targets to focus on waiting lists

Wes Streeting to scrap half of NHS targets to focus on waiting lists

Wes Streeting to scrap half of NHS targets to focus on waiting lists The health secretary will announce a range of measures to reduce emergency department waiting times and treatment delays to cut excess deaths Continue reading this article about Wes Streeting to scrap half of NHS targets to focus on waiting lists by Chris Smyth, Whitehall Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS Forth Valley – Forth Valley Royal Hospital Power Outage

NHS Forth Valley – Forth Valley Royal Hospital Power Outage NHS Forth Valley provides and manages a wide range of health services including hospitals and General Practice with the Forth Valley area of Central Scotland. Continue reading this article about NHS Forth Valley – Forth Valley Royal Hospital Power Outage by NHS Forth Valley Communications NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Southport killer had NHS mental health care for four years, trust says

Southport killer had NHS mental health care for four years, trust says

Southport killer had NHS mental health care for four years, trust says Axel Rudakubana was given a life sentence with a minimum term of 52 years for murdering three young girls in Southport on July 29 last year. Continue reading this article about Southport killer had NHS mental health care for four years, trust says by Harry Stedman NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS warning to stay away from hospitals if you have three symptoms

NHS warning to stay away from hospitals if you have three symptoms

NHS warning to stay away from hospitals if you have three symptoms The NHS has issued an urgent update to Brits as hospitals across the country remain "extremely busy" with a surge in norovirus cases, as well as high rates of flu, Covid and RSV. Continue reading this article about NHS warning to stay away from hospitals if you have three symptoms by Fiona Callingham NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Southport killer Axel Rudakubana received NHS mental treatment for years but 'stopped engaging', hospital says

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana received NHS mental treatment for years but 'stopped engaging', hospital says

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana received NHS mental treatment for years but 'stopped engaging', hospital says Axel Rudakubana received NHS mental healthcare for years but "stopped engaging" with the service, a hospital has said. Continue reading this article about Southport killer Axel Rudakubana received NHS mental treatment for years but 'stopped engaging', hospital says by @yung_chuvak NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Southport killer was under NHS mental health care for years, hospital reveals

Southport killer was under NHS mental health care for years, hospital reveals

Southport killer was under NHS mental health care for years, hospital reveals Disclosure will raise questions on what service knew about Axel Rudakubana’s state of mind before he carried out the atrocity Continue reading this article about Southport killer was under NHS mental health care for years, hospital reveals by Will Bolton NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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The painful consequences of personality disorder diagnosis | Letters

The painful consequences of personality disorder diagnosis | Letters This diagnosis is a label given to survivors of abuse and should not be used with children, writes Keir Harding. Plus a parent writes of how medical professionals abandoned their son Scout Tzofiya Bolton painfully illustrates the neglect and brutality that can arise once mental health difficulties are understood as a “disordered personality” (Nobody could help me with my psychosis. Then I was sent to jail for holding up a shop with a toy gun, 18 January). The emotionally unstable personality disorder diagnosis that harmed Scout can be easily understood as a label given to survivors of abuse, with more than 90% of people with this diagnosis who are hospitalised...
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Wes Streeting to criticise Nigel Farage’s ‘miserabilist, declinist’ vision of Britain

Wes Streeting to criticise Nigel Farage’s ‘miserabilist, declinist’ vision of Britain Health secretary will say it is time to fight battle of ideas against populist right and repairing NHS is vital for success Wes Streeting is to criticise Nigel Farage for pushing a “miserabilist, declinist” vision of Britain, arguing it is time to start fighting a battle of ideas against the rightwing populists. In a speech on Saturday the health secretary will say failing public services have been a “fertiliser of populism” because they have bred cynicism about the ability of politics to effect change. Continue reading... By Rowena Mason Whitehall editor Wes Streeting to criticise Nigel Farage’s ‘miserabilist, declinist’ vision of Britain to...
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Lowest-paid NHS staff to get emergency salary top-up

Lowest-paid NHS staff to get emergency salary top-up

Lowest-paid NHS staff to get emergency salary top-up Ministers will give the lowest-paid NHS staff an emergency salary top-up to prevent them from falling below the National Living Wage. Continue reading this article about Lowest-paid NHS staff to get emergency salary top-up by By Nick Kituno2025-01-24T18:03:00 NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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'Vicious cycle' Welsh NHS desperately needs to get out of

'Vicious cycle' Welsh NHS desperately needs to get out of

'Vicious cycle' Welsh NHS desperately needs to get out of Waiting lists in Wales have been at record highs month on month for the last year but increasing demand is making it difficult for services to do anything about it Continue reading this article about 'Vicious cycle' Welsh NHS desperately needs to get out of by Lydia Royce NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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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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