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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 PA News Agency NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS Scotland treatment boost needed with 10 of the population on a waiting list

NHS Scotland treatment boost needed with 10 of the population on a waiting list

NHS Scotland treatment boost needed with 10 of the population on a waiting list Around 10 of the Scottish population is currently on an NHS waiting list, as a new report says a 20 boost is needed to clear the backlog Continue reading this article about NHS Scotland treatment boost needed with 10 of the population on a waiting list by Gabriel McKay NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS fails to gag case of transgender medic in female changing room

NHS fails to gag case of transgender medic in female changing room

NHS fails to gag case of transgender medic in female changing room A nurse suspended from work after complaining about a trans college using a female changing room has told of her joy after an NHS demand for an employment tribunal to be anonymous was rejected. Continue reading this article about NHS fails to gag case of transgender medic in female changing room by Dan Barker NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Man who waited 12 hours in A&E after coughing up blood says NHS is ‘out of time’

Man who waited 12 hours in A&E after coughing up blood says NHS is ‘out of time’

Man who waited 12 hours in A&E after coughing up blood says NHS is ‘out of time’ Anthony Goldcrown was among 200 people waiting to be seen by NHS staff at Barnet Hospital on Monday evening. Continue reading this article about Man who waited 12 hours in A&E after coughing up blood says NHS is ‘out of time’ by Lynn Rusk NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Good Samaritan tows NHS workers to safety on icy road

Good Samaritan tows NHS workers to safety on icy road

Good Samaritan tows NHS workers to safety on icy road Jessica's vehicle became stranded on Ward Green Lane near Longridge Pic: Jessica Matthews An NHS worker who got stranded on an icy road in the Ribble Valley has paid tribute to a good Samaritan who came to the rescue. Jessica Matthews, who lives between Longridge and Ribchester, was carrying out community visits on Wednesday, 8 January, in her role as a speech therapist for the NHS when she and a colleague both got stuck on Continue reading this article about Good Samaritan tows NHS workers to safety on icy road by Ed Walker NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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The hole in Keir Starmer’s plan for the NHS

The hole in Keir Starmer’s plan for the NHS

The hole in Keir Starmer’s plan for the NHS Also in this newsletter: demand for special educational needs provision doubles Continue reading this article about The hole in Keir Starmer’s plan for the NHS by Peter Foster,Laura Hughes NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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‘We took too long’: Jeremy Hunt offers apology to families of Letby’s victims

‘We took too long’: Jeremy Hunt offers apology to families of Letby’s victims Former health minister says medical examiners, who spot cases of intentional harm, could have been in place earlier Jeremy Hunt has said ministers took “too long” to introduce medical examiners to investigate deaths in the NHS, as he apologised to the families of Lucy Letby’s victims. Giving evidence at the Thirlwall inquiry on Thursday, the former health secretary said he had “ultimate responsibility” for the NHS at the time Letby committed her “appalling crime” of murdering babies at the Countess of Chester hospital in 2015 and 2016. Continue reading... By Josh Halliday North of England editor ‘We took too long’: Jeremy Hunt offers apology to...
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Latest statement on winter pressures as NHS sees busiest year ever for emergency services - St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Latest statement on winter pressures as NHS sees busiest year ever for emergency services - St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Latest statement on winter pressures as NHS sees busiest year ever for emergency services - St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Nicola Shopland, Site Chief Nurse at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Help us wage war on winter — our hospitals are facing a barrage of winter viruses including flu, and our emergency departments are feeling the strain. “We need your help — get your flu vaccine, stay at … Continue reading → Continue reading this article about Latest statement on winter pressures as NHS sees busiest year ever for emergency services - St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust by St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust NHS Forums - For daily discussion...
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Full list of NHS hospitals declaring critical incidents amid surge in flu cases

Full list of NHS hospitals declaring critical incidents amid surge in flu cases

Full list of NHS hospitals declaring critical incidents amid surge in flu cases Several NHS trusts declared critical incidents due to ‘exceptionally high demands’ in emergency departments Continue reading this article about Full list of NHS hospitals declaring critical incidents amid surge in flu cases by Rachel Clun NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Hundreds of NHS staff off work ill during Christmas week, figures show

Hundreds of NHS staff off work ill during Christmas week, figures show

Hundreds of NHS staff off work ill during Christmas week, figures show Hundreds of staff at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust were off work sick during Christmas week, according to new figures. Continue reading this article about Hundreds of NHS staff off work ill during Christmas week, figures show by Michael Broomhead NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS on track for worst flu season in a decade

NHS on track for worst flu season in a decade

NHS on track for worst flu season in a decade Number of patients in hospital with the illness expected to reach highest level in years, while ambulance delays also hit record high Continue reading this article about NHS on track for worst flu season in a decade by Michael Searles,Ben Butcher NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Flintshire dental practice set to hand back NHS contract in "devastating" blow

Flintshire dental practice set to hand back NHS contract in "devastating" blow

Flintshire dental practice set to hand back NHS contract in "devastating" blow Plaid Cymru’s North Wales MS Llyr Gruffydd believes the news is further proof that NHS dentistry in north Wales is "in danger of becoming… Continue reading this article about Flintshire dental practice set to hand back NHS contract in "devastating" blow by Jack Harrison NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Swinney admits NHS care 'not good enough' for some Scots due to 'acute pressure'

Swinney admits NHS care 'not good enough' for some Scots due to 'acute pressure'

Swinney admits NHS care 'not good enough' for some Scots due to 'acute pressure' John Swinney has said he 'will not deny' care in some circumstances is 'not good enough' due to 'colossal' pressure on the NHS. Continue reading this article about Swinney admits NHS care 'not good enough' for some Scots due to 'acute pressure' by Hannah Brown NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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A&E staff 'under same pressure as at height of COVID pandemic' - amid busiest year on record for emergency teams

A&E staff 'under same pressure as at height of COVID pandemic' - amid busiest year on record for emergency teams

A&E staff 'under same pressure as at height of COVID pandemic' - amid busiest year on record for emergency teams Some hospitals in England are "full to bursting", an NHS chief has warned, as flu levels are up 21% on the week prior, according to new figures. Continue reading this article about A&E staff 'under same pressure as at height of COVID pandemic' - amid busiest year on record for emergency teams by Sky News NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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The words they are a-changing

The words they are a-changing

The words they are a-changing Steven Weeks' blog explores the changing vocabulary in the world of HR and how we can broaden our understanding to improve staff experience. Continue reading this article about The words they are a-changing by NHS Employers NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Charisma: The key to getting things done in the NHS

Charisma: The key to getting things done in the NHS

Charisma: The key to getting things done in the NHS A recent podcast's argument that charisma is responsible for the current pattern of NHS services implies that just improving community-based services will not change patterns of care, writes Fraser Battye Continue reading this article about Charisma: The key to getting things done in the NHS by By Fraser Battye2025-01-09T12:57:00 NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Winter pressures: Black Country and Staffordshire NHS trusts speak out on 'significant pressures' as probe launched into patient deaths

Winter pressures: Black Country and Staffordshire NHS trusts speak out on 'significant pressures' as probe launched into patient deaths

Winter pressures: Black Country and Staffordshire NHS trusts speak out on 'significant pressures' as probe launched into patient deaths We speak to health chiefs at NHS trusts in the Black Country and Staffordshire as teams react to winter pressurs and two die while waiting for ambulances Continue reading this article about Winter pressures: Black Country and Staffordshire NHS trusts speak out on 'significant pressures' as probe launched into patient deaths by Deborah Hardiman 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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