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Challenge the orthodoxy and get Boris Johnson’s 40 new hospitals built | Letters

Challenge the orthodoxy and get Boris Johnson’s 40 new hospitals built | Letters Infrastructure spending means investment in people, writes Netti Pearson, while Ann Eastman suggests corporate opportunities for the NHS and Brandi Leach calls on UK billionaires to be philanthropists It was with dismay and anger – though not surprise, given Wes Streeting’s lack of support for a publicly provided NHS – to see that the new hospital programme initiated under the Tories will not go ahead (Half of new hospitals promised by Boris Johnson will not be built for years, 17 January). My local district hospital, the most remote in mainland England, serves a population of about 170,000 (which can more than double in the summer) scattered across a...
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Unrelenting pressures on NHS lead to ‘hard to stomach’ corridor care

Unrelenting pressures on NHS lead to ‘hard to stomach’ corridor care

Unrelenting pressures on NHS lead to ‘hard to stomach’ corridor care We filmed at Queen's Hospital in Romford, where they were full in the emergency department, with three corridors being used and a fourth about to open. Continue reading this article about Unrelenting pressures on NHS lead to ‘hard to stomach’ corridor care by @vsmacdonald NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS remains under considerable strain with rising numbers of patients with norovirus-like symptoms

NHS remains under considerable strain with rising numbers of patients with norovirus-like symptoms

NHS remains under considerable strain with rising numbers of patients with norovirus-like symptoms Rory Deighton responds to the latest urgent and emergency care situation report. Continue reading this article about NHS remains under considerable strain with rising numbers of patients with norovirus-like symptoms by NHS Confederation NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Raucous FMQs erupts as John Swinney accuses Jackie Baillie of lying about NHS

Raucous FMQs erupts as John Swinney accuses Jackie Baillie of lying about NHS

Raucous FMQs erupts as John Swinney accuses Jackie Baillie of lying about NHS MSPs were threatened with expulsion from the Holyrood chamber amid a raucous First Minister’s Questions which saw John Swinney accusing Jackie… Continue reading this article about Raucous FMQs erupts as John Swinney accuses Jackie Baillie of lying about NHS by Xander Elliards NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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‘Truly abysmal’ – Welsh NHS waiting list list hits new record high

‘Truly abysmal’ – Welsh NHS waiting list list hits new record high

‘Truly abysmal’ – Welsh NHS waiting list list hits new record high THE LATEST NHS statistics paint a bleak picture of healthcare in Wales, with waiting lists reaching an unprecedented 802,268 patient pathways in November—marking the tenth consecutive month of increases. These figures have sparked widespread criticism, with opposition parties and healthcare charities lambasting the Welsh Labour Government for its handling of the crisis. Waiting lists and […] Continue reading this article about ‘Truly abysmal’ – Welsh NHS waiting list list hits new record high by Tom Sinclair NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Welsh academic calls for 'good food revolution' to help rescue the NHS

Welsh academic calls for 'good food revolution' to help rescue the NHS

Welsh academic calls for 'good food revolution' to help rescue the NHS Martin Shipton A “good food revolution” must take place to make Wales a healthier country and ease spending pressures on the NHS, according to a leading academic. Professor Kevin Morgan of Cardiff University has published a new book called Serving the Public: The Good Food Revolution in Schools, Hospitals and Prisons. In it, he examines […] Continue reading this article about Welsh academic calls for 'good food revolution' to help rescue the NHS by Mark Mansfield NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Is there geographic variation in the spread of seasonal viruses?

Is there geographic variation in the spread of seasonal viruses?

Is there geographic variation in the spread of seasonal viruses? All ICBs have faced winter challenges, but seasonal viruses have impacted some more than others. This should be considered when measuring performance. Continue reading this article about Is there geographic variation in the spread of seasonal viruses? by NHS Confederation NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Millions of Brits missing out £10 voucher as part of NHS scheme - here's how to join

Millions of Brits missing out £10 voucher as part of NHS scheme - here's how to join

Millions of Brits missing out £10 voucher as part of NHS scheme - here's how to join People who take part in the research will be offered a £10 voucher - here is what you need to know. Continue reading this article about Millions of Brits missing out £10 voucher as part of NHS scheme - here's how to join by Eilidh Farquhar NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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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 NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Half of the population will end up in A&E unless NHS is reformed, warns England’s top doctor

Half of the population will end up in A&E unless NHS is reformed, warns England’s top doctor

Half of the population will end up in A&E unless NHS is reformed, warns England’s top doctor If care is not moved out of hospitals and closer to people's homes then the equivalent of around half the population will be visiting A&E every year by 2034, England's top doctor has warned. Continue reading this article about Half of the population will end up in A&E unless NHS is reformed, warns England’s top doctor by LBC NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Half the country will end up in A&E unless the NHS is reformed

Half the country will end up in A&E unless the NHS is reformed

Half the country will end up in A&E unless the NHS is reformed A&Es around the country have reported extreme pressure in recent weeks, with many declaring critical incidents coupled with distressing reports about the care patients have received. Continue reading this article about Half the country will end up in A&E unless the NHS is reformed by Ed Holt NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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The NHS doesn’t just need more money for tech. It needs a ...

The NHS doesn’t just need more money for tech. It needs a ...

The NHS doesn’t just need more money for tech. It needs a ... The 10-year plan for the NHS risks missing the mark unless we also dare to think differently about how to achieve results, writes Infix CEO, Matthew Freer Continue reading this article about The NHS doesn’t just need more money for tech. It needs a ... by By Dr Matthew Freer2025-01-23T07:00:00+00:00 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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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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