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Public ‘would rather have a working NHS than a free health service’
Public ‘would rather have a working NHS than a free health service’ Poll finds many believe that access to GPs and good treatment for serious diseases are more important priorities than cost-free care Continue reading this article about Public ‘would rather have a working NHS than a free health service’ by Michael Searles NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Blood clot and stroke patients left on hospital chairs or trolleys 'for days'
Blood clot and stroke patients left on hospital chairs or trolleys 'for days' Crosshouse patients suffering suspected strokes or blood clots left in chairs or trolleys for more than a day while waiting to be assessed. Continue reading this article about Blood clot and stroke patients left on hospital chairs or trolleys 'for days' by Neil Smith NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Search tool: How is YOUR hospital faring this winter?
Search tool: How is YOUR hospital faring this winter? MailOnline's postcode search tool - hailed by NHS insiders and leading experts - utilises monthly performance figures to showcase how YOUR hospital is faring Continue reading this article about Search tool: How is YOUR hospital faring this winter? by Rhodri Morgan NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS trusts declare critical incidents due to ‘exceptionally high demands’ in A&E
NHS trusts declare critical incidents due to ‘exceptionally high demands’ in A&E Hospitals include Cornwall, Birmingham and Liverpool, with one patient forced to wait 50 hours to be admitted Continue reading this article about NHS trusts declare critical incidents due to ‘exceptionally high demands’ in A&E by Nadeem Badshah NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS trusts declare critical incidents due to ‘exceptionally high demands’ in A&E Hospitals include Cornwall, Birmingham and Liverpool, with one patient forced to wait 50 hours to be admitted A number of NHS trusts have declared critical incidents due to “exceptionally high demands” in emergency departments with a patient at one hospital forced to wait 50 hours to be admitted to a ward. Hospitals in Northamptonshire, Cornwall, Liverpool, Hampshire, Birmingham and Plymouth have declared critical incidents. East Sussex Hospitals Trust announced it is temporarily limiting visiting to one visitor per patient per day to reduce the impact of flu. It said in a statement: “This includes those accompanying people waiting in our emergency...
My time in the jungle has taught me how we can treat obesity and stop NHS burden
My time in the jungle has taught me how we can treat obesity and stop NHS burden ANOTHER year, another promise that the NHS is being radically reformed to slash waiting lists. Given that they are 40 per cent longer in Wales than England and have been under a Labour-run governme… Continue reading this article about My time in the jungle has taught me how we can treat obesity and stop NHS burden by Jane Moore NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Hospital declares critical incident over 'high' flu cases
Hospital declares critical incident over 'high' flu cases Patients at Liverpool Royal Hospital have been told to visit their GPs or to call 111 amid a high numbers of people going to is A&E department, unless in an emergency. Continue reading this article about Hospital declares critical incident over 'high' flu cases by Jose Ramos NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting takes LBC listener calls as NHS hospitals declare crisis amid flu spike
Health Secretary Wes Streeting takes LBC listener calls as NHS hospitals declare crisis amid flu spike Health Secretary Wes Streeting is taking LBC listeners' calls with Shelagh Fogarty as the NHS reels from a winter flu crisis. Continue reading this article about Health Secretary Wes Streeting takes LBC listener calls as NHS hospitals declare crisis amid flu spike by @yung_chuvak NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
'We are taking people in ambulances to A&Es to die' heartbroken Wes Streeting tells LBC as he pledges to 'save the NHS'
'We are taking people in ambulances to A&Es to die' heartbroken Wes Streeting tells LBC as he pledges to 'save the NHS' A "heartbroken" Wes Streeting has told LBC that people are being "taken to A&E to die" as he pledged to "save the NHS." Continue reading this article about 'We are taking people in ambulances to A&Es to die' heartbroken Wes Streeting tells LBC as he pledges to 'save the NHS' by LBC NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS Highland unites with Chipata Central Hospital in Zambia to confront Antimicrobial Resistance
NHS Highland unites with Chipata Central Hospital in Zambia to confront Antimicrobial Resistance NHS Highland’s Research Development and Innovation team have developed a partnership with Chipata Central Hospital in Zambia. Continue reading this article about NHS Highland unites with Chipata Central Hospital in Zambia to confront Antimicrobial Resistance by NHS Highland NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS Highland unites with Chipata Central Hospital Zambia to confront Antimicrobial Resistance
NHS Highland unites with Chipata Central Hospital Zambia to confront Antimicrobial Resistance NHS Highland’s Research Development and Innovation team have developed a partnership with Chipata Central Hospital in Zambia. Continue reading this article about NHS Highland unites with Chipata Central Hospital Zambia to confront Antimicrobial Resistance by NHS Highland NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS urging people with three blood types to donate as ‘stocks run low’
NHS urging people with three blood types to donate as ‘stocks run low’ People are urged to making giving blood their New Year’s resolution for 2025 as NHS officials call for ugent lifesaving blood Continue reading this article about NHS urging people with three blood types to donate as ‘stocks run low’ by Bethan Finighan NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Flu cases causing ‘very high levels of winter pressure’ for NHS, says Neil Gray
Flu cases causing ‘very high levels of winter pressure’ for NHS, says Neil Gray An increase in flu cases means Scotland’s NHS is facing “very high levels of winter pressure”, Health Secretary Neil Gray said, as the latest… Continue reading this article about Flu cases causing ‘very high levels of winter pressure’ for NHS, says Neil Gray by Laura Pollock NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Starmer warned NHS overhaul will not work without fixing staff shortage
Starmer warned NHS overhaul will not work without fixing staff shortage Labour has unveiled a plan to overhaul the NHS - but experts say staff retention needs to be a major focus to tackle crippling waiting lists Continue reading this article about Starmer warned NHS overhaul will not work without fixing staff shortage by Rachel Clun 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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