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Parents of autistic teenager who died at Southmead Hospital hail ‘milestone’ NHS training guidance

Parents of autistic teenager who died at Southmead Hospital hail ‘milestone’ NHS training guidance

Parents of autistic teenager who died at Southmead Hospital hail ‘milestone’ NHS training guidance undefined Continue reading this article about Parents of autistic teenager who died at Southmead Hospital hail ‘milestone’ NHS training guidance by Aine Fox PA Social Affairs Correspondent NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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The Guardian view on assisted dying: a momentous bill that needs further attention | Editorial

The Guardian view on assisted dying: a momentous bill that needs further attention | Editorial Kim Leadbeater has led a strong campaign, but concerns about the likely impact on vulnerable people remain The central issue before MPs, as they decide how to vote on the latest version of Kim Leadbeater’s assisted dying bill, is how to value individual autonomy relative to collective responsibility for vulnerable members of society when making regulations around the end of life. Should terminally ill people be allowed to end their lives with medical help? If so, under what safeguards? The question remains ethically, medically and legally complex. Technological and social changes enabling people to live much longer have created challenges...
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London NHS trust to be sued over 'discriminatory' policy censoring pro-Palestinians

London NHS trust to be sued over 'discriminatory' policy censoring pro-Palestinians

London NHS trust to be sued over 'discriminatory' policy censoring pro-Palestinians Barts Health NHS Trust has banned staff from displaying symbols seen as politically or nationally affiliated Continue reading this article about London NHS trust to be sued over 'discriminatory' policy censoring pro-Palestinians by Bill Bowkett NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Pro-Palestine health workers threaten to sue NHS trust over dress code

Pro-Palestine health workers threaten to sue NHS trust over dress code

Pro-Palestine health workers threaten to sue NHS trust over dress code Two doctors and a nurse have accused managers of enforcing a policy that breached equality legislation and was disproportionate Continue reading this article about Pro-Palestine health workers threaten to sue NHS trust over dress code by Jonathan Ames, Legal Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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The cyber security charter is a start. Now the NHS must enforce it

The cyber security charter is a start. Now the NHS must enforce it

The cyber security charter is a start. Now the NHS must enforce it On 15th May, NHS England launched its new voluntary cyber security charter for suppliers. With it, the NHS is sending out a strong message: cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, and suppliers are responsible for improving resilience. Continue reading this article about The cyber security charter is a start. Now the NHS must enforce it by News Desk NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NBT rises to third place for Research Capability Funding | North Bristol NHS Trust

NBT rises to third place for Research Capability Funding | North Bristol NHS Trust

NBT rises to third place for Research Capability Funding | North Bristol NHS Trust NBT was awarded £1.56m Research Capability Funding (RCF) from the NIHR for 2025/26. This allocation puts NBT in third position out of 258 NHS Trusts and organisations in England. Continue reading this article about NBT rises to third place for Research Capability Funding | North Bristol NHS Trust by North Bristol NHS Trust NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS England publishes contractual GP 'patient charter'

NHS England publishes contractual GP 'patient charter'

NHS England publishes contractual GP 'patient charter' NHS England has published a ‘patient charter’ setting out the standard of care GP practices are contracted to provide. Continue reading this article about NHS England publishes contractual GP 'patient charter' by Anna Colivicchi NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Palestinian NHS nurse takes legal action over rebuke for 'antisemitic' watermelon video call

Palestinian NHS nurse takes legal action over rebuke for 'antisemitic' watermelon video call

Palestinian NHS nurse takes legal action over rebuke for 'antisemitic' watermelon video call Ahmad Baker was told by managers at his London hospital to remove a video-call fruit bowl image featuring watermelons Continue reading this article about Palestinian NHS nurse takes legal action over rebuke for 'antisemitic' watermelon video call by @middleeasteye NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Nurse told to remove 'anti-Semitic fruit bowl' from video background

Nurse told to remove 'anti-Semitic fruit bowl' from video background

Nurse told to remove 'anti-Semitic fruit bowl' from video background Ahmad Baker, a senior nurse, claims hospital bosses complained about the image of a fruit bowl containing a watermelon - which has been adopted as a symbol of Palestine . Continue reading this article about Nurse told to remove 'anti-Semitic fruit bowl' from video background by Olivia Christie NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Alzheimer’s drugs rejected for NHS because benefits ‘too small’ to justify cost

Alzheimer’s drugs rejected for NHS because benefits ‘too small’ to justify cost

Alzheimer’s drugs rejected for NHS because benefits ‘too small’ to justify cost Donanemab and lecanemab are targeted antibody drugs that slow down the early stages of Alzheimer’s. | ITV National News Continue reading this article about Alzheimer’s drugs rejected for NHS because benefits ‘too small’ to justify cost by ITV News NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Health Secretary response to latest NHS Wales performance data: April and May 2025

Health Secretary response to latest NHS Wales performance data: April and May 2025

Health Secretary response to latest NHS Wales performance data: April and May 2025 Health Secretary Jeremy Miles has today announced £120m to fund a plan to eliminate long waits and reduce the size of the waiting list this year. Continue reading this article about Health Secretary response to latest NHS Wales performance data: April and May 2025 by Welsh Government News NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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It’s time to end the NHS delusion | Dr. Michael Christopher

It’s time to end the NHS delusion | Dr. Michael Christopher

It’s time to end the NHS delusion | Dr. Michael Christopher The National Health Service was one of the few big winners in the Government’s recent spending review. Indeed, apart from some vague promises on defence, it was probably the only big winner. Continue reading this article about It’s time to end the NHS delusion | Dr. Michael Christopher by The Critic Magazine NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Alzheimer's drugs rejected as benefits 'too small to justify cost

Alzheimer's drugs rejected as benefits 'too small to justify cost

Alzheimer's drugs rejected as benefits 'too small to justify cost The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence is standing by its earlier decision to turn down donanemab and lecanemab after considering new information. Continue reading this article about Alzheimer's drugs rejected as benefits 'too small to justify cost by Olivia Allhusen 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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