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NHS becomes first health service in Europe to offer new cancer jab

NHS becomes first health service in Europe to offer new cancer jab

NHS becomes first health service in Europe to offer new cancer jab Nivolumab is a monoclonal antibody that works by binding to a protein called PD-1 on a type of immune cell called T-cell. Continue reading this article about NHS becomes first health service in Europe to offer new cancer jab by Jane Kirby, PA Health Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS launches 5-minute 'super-jab' that can fight 15 types of cancer

NHS launches 5-minute 'super-jab' that can fight 15 types of cancer

NHS launches 5-minute 'super-jab' that can fight 15 types of cancer The injection means people can receive their fortnightly or monthly immunotherapy in just five minutes - which experts believe will herald a new era in fighting cancer. Continue reading this article about NHS launches 5-minute 'super-jab' that can fight 15 types of cancer by Emily Stearn NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Is Labour right to claim Reform UK would ‘scrap the NHS’?

Is Labour right to claim Reform UK would ‘scrap the NHS’?

Is Labour right to claim Reform UK would ‘scrap the NHS’? In the run-up to the local elections, Labour is warning Reform UK would make people pay to use the health service—a claim the party’s strongly denied. Full Fact looks at the evidence. Continue reading this article about Is Labour right to claim Reform UK would ‘scrap the NHS’? by Full Fact NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Labour to resist NHS pay rise demands despite strikes threat

Labour to resist NHS pay rise demands despite strikes threat

Labour to resist NHS pay rise demands despite strikes threat The government is braced for further walkouts across the NHS as the Royal College of Nursing gives notice of industrial action Continue reading this article about Labour to resist NHS pay rise demands despite strikes threat by Max Kendix | Steven Swinford, Political Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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How much should NHS staff be paid?

How much should NHS staff be paid?

How much should NHS staff be paid? With the 2025-26 pay review body report imminent, Anita Charlesworth analyses different data comparing NHS pay and its implications for policymakers Continue reading this article about How much should NHS staff be paid? by By Anita Charlesworth2025-04-30T11:40:00 NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Achieving cost savings and improved performance in the NHS: A data-driven path to sustainable success

Achieving cost savings and improved performance in the NHS: A data-driven path to sustainable success

Achieving cost savings and improved performance in the NHS: A data-driven path to sustainable success In this article, Gareth Jenkins from Changeology Group Ltd examines how data-driven methodologies can foster meaningful, sustainable change Continue reading this article about Achieving cost savings and improved performance in the NHS: A data-driven path to sustainable success by Emily Warrender NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS Employers welcomes GMC's approval of courses to teach physician associates

NHS Employers welcomes GMC's approval of courses to teach physician associates

NHS Employers welcomes GMC's approval of courses to teach physician associates The formal accreditation of the courses that PAs and AAs must complete is an essential component of regulation and public safety. Continue reading this article about NHS Employers welcomes GMC's approval of courses to teach physician associates by NHS Employers NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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More than 1,000 physician associates could enter NHS workforce each year

More than 1,000 physician associates could enter NHS workforce each year

More than 1,000 physician associates could enter NHS workforce each year More than 1,000 physician associates (PAs) could begin their careers in the NHS every year after regulators approved dozens of courses to teach them. Continue reading this article about More than 1,000 physician associates could enter NHS workforce each year by @radionewshub NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Living human brain tissue used to mimic Alzheimer’s in breakthrough study

Living human brain tissue used to mimic Alzheimer’s in breakthrough study Exclusive: British team exposed live cells to toxic proteins to gather rare insight into how dementia develops Scientists have used living human brain tissue to mimic the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, in a breakthrough that will accelerate the hunt for a cure. In a world first, a British team successfully exposed healthy brain tissue from living NHS patients to a toxic form of a protein linked to Alzheimer’s – taken from patients who died from the disease – to show how it damages connections between brain cells in real time. Continue reading... By Andrew Gregory Health editor Living human brain tissue used to mimic...
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NHS ISSUES WARM WEATHER ADVICE AS 'MINI HEATWAVE' HITS THE SOUTH

NHS ISSUES WARM WEATHER ADVICE AS 'MINI HEATWAVE' HITS THE SOUTH

NHS ISSUES WARM WEATHER ADVICE AS 'MINI HEATWAVE' HITS THE SOUTH As the Isle of Wight is set to bask in the warmth of a mini heatwave for the rest of the week, NHS bosses are reminding people that they may need to take action to stay safe in the heat. Temperatures are set to reach highs of 24-27 degrees towards the weekend, and while many people enjoy the warmer days, hot weather can cause some to become unwell through overheating, dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Dr Tim Caroe, Medical Director, Primary Care Transformation for NHS England South East Region has said: “We’ve been forecast some very hot weather over the next few days and would like people to not only enjoy the sun, but also be safe by taking precautions to...
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Plaid responds to Welsh Government NHS report

Plaid responds to Welsh Government NHS report

Plaid responds to Welsh Government NHS report The party's health spokesperson, Mabon ap Gwynfor MS, said: "This report is concerning - but hardly surprising" Continue reading this article about Plaid responds to Welsh Government NHS report by Gemma Parry NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Urgent action needed to reform NHS Wales, says major new report

Urgent action needed to reform NHS Wales, says major new report

Urgent action needed to reform NHS Wales, says major new report A hard-hitting new report has warned that NHS Wales must urgently improve its performance or face growing risks to patient safety and value for taxpayers. The Ministerial Advisory Group, set up last October to review NHS Wales’ productivity and leadership, has called for a “relentless focus” on delivering existing commitments, not more new policies. The […] Continue reading this article about Urgent action needed to reform NHS Wales, says major new report by Wrexham.com 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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