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Doctor’s appointment? NHS Sussex sets out its aims

Doctor’s appointment? NHS Sussex sets out its aims

Doctor’s appointment? NHS Sussex sets out its aims Anyone who needs an appointment with their doctor should get one within two weeks, according to an NHS Sussex report. Continue reading this article about Doctor’s appointment? NHS Sussex sets out its aims by Sarah Booker-Lewis - local democracy reporter NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Half of hospitals failing to declare critical incidents despite 12 hour waits in A&E

Half of hospitals failing to declare critical incidents despite 12 hour waits in A&E

Half of hospitals failing to declare critical incidents despite 12 hour waits in A&E Exclusive: New figures reveal the extent of the crisis hitting the NHS as Trusts are accused of leaving patients ‘in the dark’ over local services Continue reading this article about Half of hospitals failing to declare critical incidents despite 12 hour waits in A&E by Kate Devlin 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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National Living Wage update

National Living Wage update

National Living Wage update Details on National Living Wage increases and interaction with the 2025/26 pay process for bands 1 to 3. Continue reading this article about National Living Wage update by NHS Employers NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Women paying up to £11,000 for a hysterectomy amid NHS delays

Women paying up to £11,000 for a hysterectomy amid NHS delays Claims private sector taking advantage of long waits as cost of procedure rises sharply Women in Britain are paying up to £11,154 for a hysterectomy in a private hospital, amid huge delays for NHS gynaecological care, research reveals. The cost of undergoing the procedure privately has soared by 19% from £7,385 in 2021 to £8,795 last year, at a time when NHS waiting lists have risen sharply. Continue reading... By Denis Campbell Health policy editor Women paying up to £11,000 for a hysterectomy amid NHS delays to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff | Patient Forums
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Gender dysphoria diagnoses among children in England rise fiftyfold over 10 years

Gender dysphoria diagnoses among children in England rise fiftyfold over 10 years Study of GP records finds prevalence rose from one in 60,000 in 2011 to one in 1,200 in 2021 – but numbers still low overall The number of children and young people in England with a diagnosis of gender dysphoria recorded by a GP has risen fiftyfold over 10 years, researchers have found, though numbers are still relatively small. The growing number of birth-registered females seeking referrals to gender clinics has raised concerns in recent years, with tensions over how best to tackle gender dysphoria in children resulting in the Cass review last year. Continue reading... By Nicola Davis Science correspondent Gender dysphoria diagnoses among...
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Norovirus grips NHS as beds continue to be taken up by medically fit people

Norovirus grips NHS as beds continue to be taken up by medically fit people

Norovirus grips NHS as beds continue to be taken up by medically fit people An average of 41% of patients ready to leave hospital last week were discharged each day, according to data from NHS England. Continue reading this article about Norovirus grips NHS as beds continue to be taken up by medically fit people by Jane Kirby and Ian Jones, PA NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Nine more staff at Cambridgeshire NHS trust given prestigious title

Nine more staff at Cambridgeshire NHS trust given prestigious title

Nine more staff at Cambridgeshire NHS trust given prestigious title Nine more staff members at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) have been awarded the Queen's Nurse title this year. Continue reading this article about Nine more staff at Cambridgeshire NHS trust given prestigious title by Sophie Skyring NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Health boards across Scotland cancel non-urgent care ahead of Storm Eowyn

Health boards across Scotland cancel non-urgent care ahead of Storm Eowyn

Health boards across Scotland cancel non-urgent care ahead of Storm Eowyn HEALTH boards across Scotland have cancelled non-urgent care ahead of a red weather warning for Storm Eowyn on Friday ... Continue reading this article about Health boards across Scotland cancel non-urgent care ahead of Storm Eowyn by Alasdair Ferguson NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS Lothian issues urgent update ahead of red weather alert

NHS Lothian issues urgent update ahead of red weather alert

NHS Lothian issues urgent update ahead of red weather alert NHS LOTHIAN has announced that all non-urgent outpatient appointments and routine hospital admissions scheduled for tomorrow are being cancelled. Continue reading this article about NHS Lothian issues urgent update ahead of red weather alert by Erin Brown NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS to send out fewer ambulances under draft plan

NHS to send out fewer ambulances under draft plan

NHS to send out fewer ambulances under draft plan Leaked proposals require more 999 callers to receive phone advice instead of having paramedics despatched in bid to tackle A&E crisis Continue reading this article about NHS to send out fewer ambulances under draft plan by Laura Donnelly NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Constant negativity from the opposition harms NHS morale

Constant negativity from the opposition harms NHS morale

Constant negativity from the opposition harms NHS morale ONCE again at First Minister’s Questions our NHS was in the focus. Unfortunately, opposition MSPs only highlight the unfortunate experiences of… Continue reading this article about Constant negativity from the opposition harms NHS morale by Readers of The National NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS Lanarkshire postponing non-urgent hospital appointments due to Storm Eowyn

NHS Lanarkshire postponing non-urgent hospital appointments due to Storm Eowyn

NHS Lanarkshire postponing non-urgent hospital appointments due to Storm Eowyn Due to the red weather warning which has been issued for the area, NHS Lanarkshire is postponing all non-urgent appointments in hospital and community settings on Friday, January 24. Continue reading this article about NHS Lanarkshire postponing non-urgent hospital appointments due to Storm Eowyn by Ross Thomson NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS cancels non-urgent appointments as red weather alert locks down central belt

NHS cancels non-urgent appointments as red weather alert locks down central belt

NHS cancels non-urgent appointments as red weather alert locks down central belt NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has announced all non-essential outpatient appointments and routine hospital appointments will be cancelled on Friday (January 24) due to Storm Eowyn. Continue reading this article about NHS cancels non-urgent appointments as red weather alert locks down central belt by Kieran Webster NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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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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