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MPs write to Wes Streeting asking for action plan on 14 hospitals in crisis

MPs write to Wes Streeting asking for action plan on 14 hospitals in crisis Committee says it wants urgent update on state of support for hospitals declaring critical incidents under winter pressure MPs have written to Wes Streeting, the health secretary, asking for his action plan to help the 14 hospitals declaring critical incidents under winter pressure. The health and social care committee wrote to Streeting on Friday asking him to spell out “what specific immediate additional support, including financial support” would be provided to trusts declaring critical incidents. Continue reading... By Rowena Mason Whitehall editor MPs write to Wes Streeting asking for action plan on 14 hospitals in crisis to Continue reading...
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Dear NHS, you can stuff ‘Petey the Pengiun’ – we don’t need your ‘fun’ advice

Dear NHS, you can stuff ‘Petey the Pengiun’ – we don’t need your ‘fun’ advice

Dear NHS, you can stuff ‘Petey the Pengiun’ – we don’t need your ‘fun’ advice Just when you thought that the public health advice on coping with cold weather couldn’t get any more absurd, along comes another gem, this time courtesy o... Continue reading this article about Dear NHS, you can stuff ‘Petey the Pengiun’ – we don’t need your ‘fun’ advice by Fionola Meredith NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS Sussex News – 10 January 2025 - Sussex Health & Care

NHS Sussex News – 10 January 2025 - Sussex Health & Care

NHS Sussex News – 10 January 2025 - Sussex Health & Care Thank you for making the right choice this weekend Health leaders in Sussex are thanking members of the public for choosing the most appropriate service for urgent care, as NHS… Continue reading NHS Sussex News – 10 January 2025 Continue reading this article about NHS Sussex News – 10 January 2025 - Sussex Health & Care by Harriet Rayfield NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Waddle they think of next? Why the NHS’s penguin-inspired safety guide on walking during winter is for the birds

Waddle they think of next? Why the NHS’s penguin-inspired safety guide on walking during winter is for the birds

Waddle they think of next? Why the NHS’s penguin-inspired safety guide on walking during winter is for the birds Just when you thought that the public health advice on coping with cold weather couldn’t get any more absurd, along comes another gem, this time courtesy o... Continue reading this article about Waddle they think of next? Why the NHS’s penguin-inspired safety guide on walking during winter is for the birds by Fionola Meredith NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Hertfordshire councillor and NHS surgeon cheated on medical exams

Hertfordshire councillor and NHS surgeon cheated on medical exams

Hertfordshire councillor and NHS surgeon cheated on medical exams A Hertfordshire and Welwyn Hatfield councillor who works as an NHS surgeon used an iPad to cheat during two medical exam papers. Continue reading this article about Hertfordshire councillor and NHS surgeon cheated on medical exams by Christopher Day, local democracy reporter NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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'Gyms are being turned into wards': on the frontline of the NHS winter crisis

'Gyms are being turned into wards': on the frontline of the NHS winter crisis

'Gyms are being turned into wards': on the frontline of the NHS winter crisis 'I am at a loss as to how this has been allowed to happen again,' the Royal College of Emergency Medicine president said Continue reading this article about 'Gyms are being turned into wards': on the frontline of the NHS winter crisis by Paul Gallagher NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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'I'm a NHS doctor – patients should try tip to relive bowel issues after ops'

'I'm a NHS doctor – patients should try tip to relive bowel issues after ops'

'I'm a NHS doctor – patients should try tip to relive bowel issues after ops' An NHS doctor has taken to social media to share the one thing to take after a C-section to help with constipation – and it's something many people might have in their bags Continue reading this article about 'I'm a NHS doctor – patients should try tip to relive bowel issues after ops' by Christine Younan NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Streeting defends NHS use of private sector but says it must ‘pull its weight’

Streeting defends NHS use of private sector but says it must ‘pull its weight’

Streeting defends NHS use of private sector but says it must ‘pull its weight’ Health secretary accused of talking ‘utter nonsense’ about private sector’s ability to help cut NHS waiting times Continue reading this article about Streeting defends NHS use of private sector but says it must ‘pull its weight’ by Pippa Crerar,Denis Campbell NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Streeting defends NHS use of private sector but says it must ‘pull its weight’

Streeting defends NHS use of private sector but says it must ‘pull its weight’ Health secretary accused of talking ‘utter nonsense’ about private sector’s ability to help cut NHS waiting times Wes Streeting has defended the growing use of the private sector to help tackle long waiting lists for treatment but said providers must “pull their weight” and not take resources away from the NHS. The health secretary, who has previously said “middle-class lefties” risked putting ideological purity ahead of patient care, said he would be “entirely pragmatic” about using spare capacity in the private sector. Continue reading... By Pippa Crerar and Denis Campbell Streeting defends NHS use of private sector but says it must ‘pull its...
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Recruitment freezes in NHS scanning and cancer departments ‘risk patient care’

Recruitment freezes in NHS scanning and cancer departments ‘risk patient care’

Recruitment freezes in NHS scanning and cancer departments ‘risk patient care’ More than a fifth of NHS trusts have implemented recruitment freezes, the Royal College of Radiologists said. Continue reading this article about Recruitment freezes in NHS scanning and cancer departments ‘risk patient care’ by By Jane Kirby, PA Health Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Recruitment freezes in NHS scanning and cancer departments ‘risk patient care’

Recruitment freezes in NHS scanning and cancer departments ‘risk patient care’

Recruitment freezes in NHS scanning and cancer departments ‘risk patient care’ More than a fifth of NHS trusts have implemented recruitment freezes, the Royal College of Radiologists said. Continue reading this article about Recruitment freezes in NHS scanning and cancer departments ‘risk patient care’ by By Jane Kirby, PA Health Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS boss issues virus warning as Brits 'demand' return of key Covid restriction

NHS boss issues virus warning as Brits 'demand' return of key Covid restriction

NHS boss issues virus warning as Brits 'demand' return of key Covid restriction As flu and the 'mystery' HMPV virus hits the UK, health officials have stepped up warnings to stop the spread - but now Brits are demanding the return of one restriction to help keep people safe Continue reading this article about NHS boss issues virus warning as Brits 'demand' return of key Covid restriction by Kelly Williams NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS doctor shares common item to take after operations to help with constipation

NHS doctor shares common item to take after operations to help with constipation

NHS doctor shares common item to take after operations to help with constipation There's many reasons to have an operation in the UK. But if you're planning a C-section, then there's one thing which could help with your bowels following the procedure Continue reading this article about NHS doctor shares common item to take after operations to help with constipation by Christine Younan NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Hiring freeze at dozens of NHS cancer and diagnostic units despite rising referrals

Hiring freeze at dozens of NHS cancer and diagnostic units despite rising referrals Royal College of Radiologists calls move ‘shortsighted’ and says it puts Labour’s waiting times plan at risk Dozens of NHS hospitals have banned their cancer or diagnostic units from hiring new staff, despite GPs referring growing numbers of people who they fear may have the disease. Doctors warned that widespread recruitment freezes imposed on both types of units over the last year risked undermining Keir Starmer’s drive, outlined this week, to cut waiting times for NHS care. 13 of 54 cancer centres (24.1%) had a recruitment freeze imposed on them last year, along with 29 out of 150 (19.3%) radiology departments. The 42 hiring bans were imposed...
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Hiring freeze at dozens of NHS cancer and diagnostic units despite rising referrals

Hiring freeze at dozens of NHS cancer and diagnostic units despite rising referrals

Hiring freeze at dozens of NHS cancer and diagnostic units despite rising referrals Royal College of Radiologists calls move ‘shortsighted’ and says it puts Labour’s waiting times plan at risk Continue reading this article about Hiring freeze at dozens of NHS cancer and diagnostic units despite rising referrals by Denis Campbell NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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<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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