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The Guardian view on Starmer and the NHS: renewal is the right priority | Editorial

The Guardian view on Starmer and the NHS: renewal is the right priority | Editorial Using the private sector to drive down waiting lists must not lead to the erosion of public healthcare By kicking off the first full week of 2025 with a speech in which he called the NHS the “cornerstone” of his government’s plan to rebuild Britain, Sir Keir Starmer was in one sense stating the obvious. The health service is recognised as one of his party’s all-time greatest achievements by social democrats the world over. Everyone knows that improving it is vital if polling numbers are to tilt the government’s way. By offering warm thanks to health service staff who worked over Christmas, while emphasising customer service values of convenience and...
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Swinney warns of ‘real damage’ to NHS if opposition MSPs block budget

Swinney warns of ‘real damage’ to NHS if opposition MSPs block budget

Swinney warns of ‘real damage’ to NHS if opposition MSPs block budget Scottish First Minister John Swinney warned of the impact if Holyrood fails to approve the Scottish Government’s budget for 2025-26. Continue reading this article about Swinney warns of ‘real damage’ to NHS if opposition MSPs block budget by Katrine Bussey NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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‘Evolution not revolution’: Can the private sector help cut NHS waiting lists?

‘Evolution not revolution’: Can the private sector help cut NHS waiting lists?

‘Evolution not revolution’: Can the private sector help cut NHS waiting lists? Keir Starmer has vowed to make better use of existing capacity to reduce massive backlog Continue reading this article about ‘Evolution not revolution’: Can the private sector help cut NHS waiting lists? by Amy Borrett,Laura Hughes NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Use of NHS app will ‘free up phone line’ for elderly lacking tech skills

Use of NHS app will ‘free up phone line’ for elderly lacking tech skills

Use of NHS app will ‘free up phone line’ for elderly lacking tech skills The Health Secretary told MPs he believes in ‘different courses for different horses’ as the Government announced new targets for access to NHS app. Continue reading this article about Use of NHS app will ‘free up phone line’ for elderly lacking tech skills by Claudia Savage NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Scotland’s record NHS waiting lists will finally start coming down in 2025, promises Swinney

Scotland’s record NHS waiting lists will finally start coming down in 2025, promises Swinney

Scotland’s record NHS waiting lists will finally start coming down in 2025, promises Swinney First Minister says SNP has found ‘a solution’, but critics call for reform rather than more money being poured into the service Continue reading this article about Scotland’s record NHS waiting lists will finally start coming down in 2025, promises Swinney by Simon Johnson NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Grooming gang row overshadows Starmer's big NHS speech

Grooming gang row overshadows Starmer's big NHS speech

Grooming gang row overshadows Starmer's big NHS speech In a speech this morning, the Prime Minister unveiled his plans to tackle the NHS backlog and hit back at comments Elon Musk has made regarding grooming gangs, the government’s response to them, and about the Prime Minister’s own role in their prosecution. Whilst the Prime Minister’s speech was plagued by the familiar platitudes about Continue reading this article about Grooming gang row overshadows Starmer's big NHS speech by The Spectator NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Sir Keir Starmer's NHS reforms sound more like a revolution - everyone will hope the government can meet its target

Sir Keir Starmer's NHS reforms sound more like a revolution - everyone will hope the government can meet its target

Sir Keir Starmer's NHS reforms sound more like a revolution - everyone will hope the government can meet its target Sir Keir Starmer announced a new partnership with the private healthcare sector to help reduce NHS waiting times to 18 weeks over the next five years, but questions are being asked about how achievable the government's NHS plans actually are. Continue reading this article about Sir Keir Starmer's NHS reforms sound more like a revolution - everyone will hope the government can meet its target by Ashish Joshi NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Hooray! A new year gift from Elon Musk | Brief letters

Hooray! A new year gift from Elon Musk | Brief letters Musk v Farage | Big ego meltdown | Surgery by phone | Bored of the Rings | Weighty NHS matters For the past six months, “things can only get better” had seemed a redundant hope. And then along comes a headline to disprove it (Elon Musk turns on Nigel Farage and calls for new leader of Reform, 5 January). Les Bright Exeter • My prediction for 2025 was that the narcissistic egos of Nigel Farage, Elon Musk and Donald Trump would inevitably lead to them turning on each other, leading to their collective self-destruction. I wish I’d placed a bet on it. Sarah James Monmouth Continue reading... By Guardian Staff Hooray! A new year gift from Elon Musk | Brief letters to Continue...
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Private sector’s role in cutting NHS waiting lists in England to rise by 20%

Private sector’s role in cutting NHS waiting lists in England to rise by 20%

Private sector’s role in cutting NHS waiting lists in England to rise by 20% Critics decry Keir Starmer’s plan as ‘feeding the parasite’ rather than investing in the public health service Continue reading this article about Private sector’s role in cutting NHS waiting lists in England to rise by 20% by Denis Campbell NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Millions of NHS patients receiving sub-standard care at GP surgeries

Millions of NHS patients receiving sub-standard care at GP surgeries

Millions of NHS patients receiving sub-standard care at GP surgeries Inspectors found people are being put at risk of harm, treated in dirty premises and being given vaccines that have been stored in a way that may render them ineffective. Continue reading this article about Millions of NHS patients receiving sub-standard care at GP surgeries by Shaun Wooller NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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'I have patients in pain waiting years': Healthcare workers 'cautious' about Labour's NHS plans

'I have patients in pain waiting years': Healthcare workers 'cautious' about Labour's NHS plans

'I have patients in pain waiting years': Healthcare workers 'cautious' about Labour's NHS plans Keir Starmer has announced a plan to reduce NHS waiting lists, but can it work? NHS workers and experts weigh in on the pledge made by Labour. Continue reading this article about 'I have patients in pain waiting years': Healthcare workers 'cautious' about Labour's NHS plans by Isabella McRae NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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York dentist registers more children for NHS appointments to tackle tooth decay rise

York dentist registers more children for NHS appointments to tackle tooth decay rise

York dentist registers more children for NHS appointments to tackle tooth decay rise A York dentist is looking to register more children for NHS appointments to combat a rise in tooth decay cases in the area. Continue reading this article about York dentist registers more children for NHS appointments to tackle tooth decay rise by Dylan Connell NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Doctor says to add 4 foods to diet for gut health - and he eats two every day

Doctor says to add 4 foods to diet for gut health - and he eats two every day

Doctor says to add 4 foods to diet for gut health - and he eats two every day Dr Karan Raj, an NHS surgeon with a huge online following, has shared four foods and drinks he thinks everyone should add to their diet to improve gut health - and two he eats every day Continue reading this article about Doctor says to add 4 foods to diet for gut health - and he eats two every day by Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Prime Minister's remarks on the NHS: 6 January 2025

Prime Minister's remarks on the NHS: 6 January 2025

Prime Minister's remarks on the NHS: 6 January 2025 Prime Minister Keir Starmer's remarks on the NHS at the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre in Epsom. Continue reading this article about Prime Minister's remarks on the NHS: 6 January 2025 by Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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All the NHS changes Labour announced today and how they will affect you

All the NHS changes Labour announced today and how they will affect you

All the NHS changes Labour announced today and how they will affect you At a press conference on Monday, Keir Starmer unveiled a series of reforms aimed at reducing waiting lists to a maximum of 18 weeks for most patients. Continue reading this article about All the NHS changes Labour announced today and how they will affect you by James Hockaday NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Deal between NHS and independent sector to cut NHS waiting lists

Deal between NHS and independent sector to cut NHS waiting lists

Deal between NHS and independent sector to cut NHS waiting lists New agreement struck between NHS and independent sector to help tackle waiting lists and give patients greater choice Continue reading this article about Deal between NHS and independent sector to cut NHS waiting lists by Department of Health and Social Care NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS reform plans hope to clear backlog and improve patient care

NHS reform plans hope to clear backlog and improve patient care

NHS reform plans hope to clear backlog and improve patient care The UK government has announced new reform plans that hope to deliver more appointments, reduce delays, and give patients faster access to care Continue reading this article about NHS reform plans hope to clear backlog and improve patient care by Harriet Belderbos NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Private sector’s role in cutting NHS waiting lists in England to rise by 20%

Private sector’s role in cutting NHS waiting lists in England to rise by 20% Critics decry Keir Starmer’s plan as ‘feeding the parasite’ rather than investing in the public health service UK politics live – latest updates Private hospitals will provide NHS patients in England with as many as a million extra appointments, scans and operations a year as part of the government’s drive to end the care backlog. The move represents a significant expansion of the independent sector’s role in helping the health service tackle the long waits for treatment that built up under the Conservatives. Continue reading... By Denis Campbell Health policy editor Private sector’s role in cutting NHS waiting lists in England to rise by 20% to...
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What the NHS reforms mean for you – as Labour unveils changes to GPs and hospitals

What the NHS reforms mean for you – as Labour unveils changes to GPs and hospitals

What the NHS reforms mean for you – as Labour unveils changes to GPs and hospitals The prime minister said the reforms focused on providing more convenience for patients in a key speech on Monday Continue reading this article about What the NHS reforms mean for you – as Labour unveils changes to GPs and hospitals by Rachel Clun 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’

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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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