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Second tranche of major job cuts revealed by trust

Second tranche of major job cuts revealed by trust

Second tranche of major job cuts revealed by trust A large acute trust plans to cut more than 700 additional jobs and admits it will miss key performance targets this year due to its "unsustainable" deficit. Continue reading this article about Second tranche of major job cuts revealed by trust by By Zoe Tidman2025-05-01T04:00:00 NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS signs £12m deal for ‘next generation cyber’ tune-up

NHS signs £12m deal for ‘next generation cyber’ tune-up

NHS signs £12m deal for ‘next generation cyber’ tune-up The health service’s central nationwide body has put in place an agreement of up to three years in length, and covering a variety of tweaks and updates to IT defences NHS England has awarded a multimillion-pound contract for a supplier to boost the health service’s security credentials with a Continue reading this article about NHS signs £12m deal for ‘next generation cyber’ tune-up by Sam Trendall NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Warmest start to May on record in UK as temperatures prompt wildfire warnings

Warmest start to May on record in UK as temperatures prompt wildfire warnings Police say open water swimming poses ‘hidden dangers’ as Kew Gardens, in south-west London, registers 28C The UK has had the warmest start to May on record as temperatures continue to soar, prompting warnings of wildfires and the “hidden dangers” of open water swimming. Kew Gardens, in south-west London, registered 28C on Thursday, the Met Office said, taking it past the previous 1 May record high of 27.4C at Lossiemouth in Moray in 1990. Continue reading... By PA Media Warmest start to May on record in UK as temperatures prompt wildfire warnings to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff | Patient Forums
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NHS approves new once-a-day at-home pill for endometriosis

NHS approves new once-a-day at-home pill for endometriosis

NHS approves new once-a-day at-home pill for endometriosis Endometriosis is a chronic condition that occurs when cells similar to those in the lining of the womb grow in other parts of the body and can cause severe pain and other symptoms Continue reading this article about NHS approves new once-a-day at-home pill for endometriosis by Steven Smith NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Andy Burnham attacks Streeting’s ‘drastic’ NHS reorganisation

Andy Burnham attacks Streeting’s ‘drastic’ NHS reorganisation

Andy Burnham attacks Streeting’s ‘drastic’ NHS reorganisation Government and NHS England should "step back" from their NHS "reorganisation" which "came out of nowhere" and risks "taking people's focus internally", according to former Labour health secretary Andy Burnham. Continue reading this article about Andy Burnham attacks Streeting’s ‘drastic’ NHS reorganisation by By Caitlin Tilley2025-05-01T13:04:00 NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Nigel Farage says the NHS should NOT be funded from general taxation

Nigel Farage says the NHS should NOT be funded from general taxation

Nigel Farage says the NHS should NOT be funded from general taxation The Reform UK leader, speaking ahead of today's local elections , said the health service in its current form 'is not working' as he suggested 'the rich' should pay more. Continue reading this article about Nigel Farage says the NHS should NOT be funded from general taxation by Greg Heffer NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Daily endometriosis pill approved for NHS could help 1,000 women a year

Daily endometriosis pill approved for NHS could help 1,000 women a year Linzagolix hailed as a possible ‘gamechanger’ in tackling the painful condition for some patients in England More than 1,000 women a year in England could benefit from a new pill for endometriosis. The condition occurs when tissue similar to the womb lining grows elsewhere in the body, such as the pelvis, bladder and bowel. It can cause chronic pain, heavy periods, extreme tiredness and fertility problems. Continue reading... By Anna Bawden Health and social affairs correspondent Daily endometriosis pill approved for NHS could help 1,000 women a year to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff | Patient Forums
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Farage calls for end to funding NHS through taxes - but fails to offer alternative

Farage calls for end to funding NHS through taxes - but fails to offer alternative

Farage calls for end to funding NHS through taxes - but fails to offer alternative Nigel Farage’s views on the NHS have consistently been a weak spot for Reform despite its rise in popularity Continue reading this article about Farage calls for end to funding NHS through taxes - but fails to offer alternative by Archie Mitchell NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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New endometriosis pill approved for NHS use

New endometriosis pill approved for NHS use

New endometriosis pill approved for NHS use A new endometriosis pill that could help over 1,000 women in England every year has been approved for use on the NHS. Continue reading this article about New endometriosis pill approved for NHS use by Julie Griffiths NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS puberty blocker trial is not ethical, US review says

NHS puberty blocker trial is not ethical, US review says

NHS puberty blocker trial is not ethical, US review says Report ordered by President Trump goes further than Britain’s Cass review in stressing the ‘significant harms’ of gender medicine Continue reading this article about NHS puberty blocker trial is not ethical, US review says by Chris Smyth, Whitehall Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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International Midwives Day 2025

International Midwives Day 2025

International Midwives Day 2025 Details of International Midwives Day 2025 which takes place on Monday 5 May 2025. Continue reading this article about International Midwives Day 2025 by NHS Employers NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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New at-home pill for endometriosis approved for use on the NHS

New at-home pill for endometriosis approved for use on the NHS

New at-home pill for endometriosis approved for use on the NHS Endometriosis occurs when cells similar to those in the lining of the womb grow in other parts of the body, such as the pelvis, bladder and bowel. Continue reading this article about New at-home pill for endometriosis approved for use on the NHS by Jane Kirby NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS rolls out 5-minute ‘super-jab’ for 15 cancers

NHS rolls out 5-minute ‘super-jab’ for 15 cancers

NHS rolls out 5-minute ‘super-jab’ for 15 cancers Thousands of patients will benefit from a new cancer jab for more than a dozen types of the disease, with the NHS the first in Europe to offer the new injection Continue reading this article about NHS rolls out 5-minute ‘super-jab’ for 15 cancers by News Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Whistleblowing: Court of Appeal confirms job applicants (outside NHS) are excluded from protection

Whistleblowing: Court of Appeal confirms job applicants (outside NHS) are excluded from protection

Whistleblowing: Court of Appeal confirms job applicants (outside NHS) are excluded from protection The Court of Appeal has confirmed that, outside of the NHS (where specific legislation applies), job applicants are excluded from whistleblowing protection... Continue reading this article about Whistleblowing: Court of Appeal confirms job applicants (outside NHS) are excluded from protection by Hill Dickinson NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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'The untouchables' Directors behind £6m NHS corruption scandal 'thought they would walk free'

'The untouchables' Directors behind £6m NHS corruption scandal 'thought they would walk free'

'The untouchables' Directors behind £6m NHS corruption scandal 'thought they would walk free' 'Swaggering' telecoms chiefs Adam Sharoudi, 41, and Gavin Brown, 48, are behind bars and facing jail after a decade-long investigation into lucrative NHS contracts awarded to their Ayrshire-based firm Oricom. Continue reading this article about 'The untouchables' Directors behind £6m NHS corruption scandal 'thought they would walk free' by Sally Hind NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Exclusive: NHS managers must undergo ‘cultural intelligence ...

Exclusive: NHS managers must undergo ‘cultural intelligence ...

Exclusive: NHS managers must undergo ‘cultural intelligence ... NHS managers should receive "cultural intelligence training" to tackle issues such as "the legacy of the British Empire" and improve the experience of overseas recruits, the National Guardian's Office has recommended. Continue reading this article about Exclusive: NHS managers must undergo ‘cultural intelligence ... by By Nick Kituno2025-05-01T08:00:00 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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