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London's Guy’s Hospital among first to prescribe Wegovy weight loss jabs on the NHS
London's Guy’s Hospital among first to prescribe Wegovy weight loss jabs on the NHS London’s Guy’s Hospital is among first NHS hospitals to prescribe weight loss drug Continue reading this article about London's Guy’s Hospital among first to prescribe Wegovy weight loss jabs on the NHS by Josh Salisbury NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
New report into NHS shows horrors of corridor care
New report into NHS shows horrors of corridor care Shocking testimonies from nurses state there is "no dignity to being nursed in a public corridor" in new report into corridor care Continue reading this article about New report into NHS shows horrors of corridor care by Thomas Foster NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
The Scandal Hit US Health Insurance Company Deeply Embedded in the NHS
The Scandal Hit US Health Insurance Company Deeply Embedded in the NHS US health companies which have used AI to deny giving patients care are providing NHS services. The government must stand up to them, argues John Puntis. Continue reading this article about The Scandal Hit US Health Insurance Company Deeply Embedded in the NHS by Novara Media NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Missed chances to probe patient safety during Letby attack spree, inquiry told
Missed chances to probe patient safety during Letby attack spree, inquiry told Professor Sir Stephen Powis, national medical director for NHS England, gave evidence to the Thirlwall Inquiry on Friday. Continue reading this article about Missed chances to probe patient safety during Letby attack spree, inquiry told by Kim Pilling NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Become a member of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Become a member of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Make this the year you become a member of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust… Continue reading this article about Become a member of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust by Oxford Health NHS FT | Caring, safe and excellent NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS Sussex News - 17 January 2025 - Sussex Health & Care
NHS Sussex News - 17 January 2025 - Sussex Health & Care “Where can I go for help if NHS services are busy?” Across Sussex, NHS services are seeing high demand for their care and have seen high cases of flu and… Continue reading NHS Sussex News – 17 January 2025 Continue reading this article about NHS Sussex News - 17 January 2025 - Sussex Health & Care by Harriet Rayfield NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
QEH invites local communities to share their views on the future of the NHS
QEH invites local communities to share their views on the future of the NHS The QEH is inviting local residents to take part in a series of public engagement events as part of the national campaign ‘Change NHS: Helping Shape a Health Service Fit for the Future’. Continue reading this article about QEH invites local communities to share their views on the future of the NHS by @teamqeh NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
The NHS is not empowering charities to help the service
The NHS is not empowering charities to help the service Wes Streeting has highlighted the urgent need for change in NHS maternity care, to address a workforce crisis and significant inequalities. Integrating charities into NHS care pathways could enhance services and provide cost-effective solutions, writes Angela McConville Continue reading this article about The NHS is not empowering charities to help the service by By Angela McConville2025-01-17T12:07:00 NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
'I'm an NHS GP – there's only one supplement everyone should be taking'
'I'm an NHS GP – there's only one supplement everyone should be taking' NHS GP Dr Chinta Patel said vitamin D was the one supplement she would recommend all Britons take because of how little we get from the sun between October and March Continue reading this article about 'I'm an NHS GP – there's only one supplement everyone should be taking' by Christopher Sharp NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
The horrifying TRUTH about A&E waits
The horrifying TRUTH about A&E waits Amost 520,000 patients endured 12-hour waits in 2024. But these NHS figures only track trolley waits - the time between medics deciding a patient needs to be admitted and when they get a bed. Continue reading this article about The horrifying TRUTH about A&E waits by Stephen Matthews NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Tyron's Story: Starting my new role as an Outpatient Receptionist | North Bristol NHS Trust
Tyron's Story: Starting my new role as an Outpatient Receptionist | North Bristol NHS Trust The Commitment to our Community programme is supporting local residents in our most challenged communities across Bristol experiencing barriers to work. Continue reading this article about Tyron's Story: Starting my new role as an Outpatient Receptionist | North Bristol NHS Trust by North Bristol NHS Trust NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS Confederation responds to analysis showing more appointments will be needed to drive down waiting lists
NHS Confederation responds to analysis showing more appointments will be needed to drive down waiting lists More capacity must be created if the NHS is going to drive down waiting lists. Continue reading this article about NHS Confederation responds to analysis showing more appointments will be needed to drive down waiting lists by NHS Confederation NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS warns Wycombe ‘lacks capacity’ for 758 new residents in Dandara flats as GPs full
NHS warns Wycombe ‘lacks capacity’ for 758 new residents in Dandara flats as GPs full High Wycombe lacks enough health capacity for the hundreds of people expected to occupy new apartment blocks in the town, the NHS has warned. Continue reading this article about NHS warns Wycombe ‘lacks capacity’ for 758 new residents in Dandara flats as GPs full by Charlie Smith NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
This could be the toughest winter in NHS history. Here’s a simple way we can all help | Polly Toynbee Patients are dying on hospital trolleys, and nurses are treating them in corridors. The very least we can do is get vaccinated Corridors are no place to die, but that is what is happening in British hospitals now as the worst winter crisis in years crams every corner and cupboard in A&Es with very sick patients waiting for beds. Some die on trolleys and chairs, nurses report to their Royal College. They talk of “straddling a patient doing CPR while everyone watches on”. The Whittington hospital in north London and Queen’s hospital in Romford, Essex, have both advertised for “corridor care” nurses. The heath secretary, Wes Streeting...
Deaths of 56 babies and two mothers at NHS Trust 'preventable'
Deaths of 56 babies and two mothers at NHS Trust 'preventable' The hospital's two maternity units - Leeds General Infirmary and St James's University Hospital - are rated 'good' by England's healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Continue reading this article about Deaths of 56 babies and two mothers at NHS Trust 'preventable' by Lettice Bromovsky NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
This could be the toughest winter in NHS history. Here’s a simple way we can all help
This could be the toughest winter in NHS history. Here’s a simple way we can all help Patients are dying on hospital trolleys, and nurses are treating them in corridors. The very least we can do is get vaccinated, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee Continue reading this article about This could be the toughest winter in NHS history. Here’s a simple way we can all help by Polly Toynbee 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 privatisation and PFI - what Lord Darzi’s review missed

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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