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NHS coping despite 'upsurge' in flu cases

NHS coping despite 'upsurge' in flu cases

NHS coping despite 'upsurge' in flu cases The first minister has urged eligible Scots to get vaccinated after a warning from public health authorities. Continue reading this article about NHS coping despite 'upsurge' in flu cases by @BBCNews NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS accused of ‘covering up’ details of grandfather who died after nurse did not call ambulance

NHS accused of ‘covering up’ details of grandfather who died after nurse did not call ambulance

NHS accused of ‘covering up’ details of grandfather who died after nurse did not call ambulance Daughter ‘shocked’ by ‘outrageously differing accounts’ of what happened to hospital manager Nicholas Ginger Continue reading this article about NHS accused of ‘covering up’ details of grandfather who died after nurse did not call ambulance by Connor Stringer NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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‘Selfless parents gave their child’s organs to save my son. I’m in awe of them’

‘Selfless parents gave their child’s organs to save my son. I’m in awe of them’ One year after Ralph was given a life-saving multi-organ transplant, his mother Katie Tatham tells why she is calling for more people in the UK to come forward to help Just over a year ago, the parents of Ralph Tatham didn’t know if they would make it to Christmas, or if liver cancer would take away their three-year-old son. Now the little boy is just a few weeks away from celebrating his fifth birthday, after receiving a lifesaving multiorgan transplant to replace his liver, pancreas and intestines. Continue reading... By James Tapper ‘Selfless parents gave their child’s organs to save my son. I’m in awe of them’ to Continue reading... NHS Forums...
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Santa visits hospitals across Cumbria on Christmas Day

Santa visits hospitals across Cumbria on Christmas Day

Santa visits hospitals across Cumbria on Christmas Day Santa Claus made sure that he didn't miss anyone off his list this Christmas, as he stopped by at hospitals across Cumbria to give presents to… Continue reading this article about Santa visits hospitals across Cumbria on Christmas Day by Jimmy Moorhouse NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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GPs in West Cumbria to be given huge boost under Labour's new plans

GPs in West Cumbria to be given huge boost under Labour's new plans

GPs in West Cumbria to be given huge boost under Labour's new plans GPs in West Cumbria will be able to spend more time treating patients under Labour’s proposed reforms to general practice which will bring back… Continue reading this article about GPs in West Cumbria to be given huge boost under Labour's new plans by Jimmy Moorhouse NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Surgical menopause's shocking impact... and woman's mission to do something about it

Surgical menopause's shocking impact... and woman's mission to do something about it

Surgical menopause's shocking impact... and woman's mission to do something about it Women plunged into surgical menopause in Norfolk and Waveney are being “betrayed and abandoned” a shocking new survey by Menopause Support have… Continue reading this article about Surgical menopause's shocking impact... and woman's mission to do something about it by Donna-Louise Bishop NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Black cancer patients in England less likely to feel supported in hospital, says charity

Black cancer patients in England less likely to feel supported in hospital, says charity Macmillan Cancer Support criticises unacceptable variations in people’s cancer care Black cancer patients and people living with a disability are less likely to feel they are getting enough support while receiving treatment in hospital, according to analysis by a leading charity. Analysis of the 2023 National Cancer Patient Experience Survey for England by Macmillan found that 71% of black patients with cancer feel like they are getting enough support with their overall needs while in hospital, compared with the national average of 76% of patients. Continue reading... By Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent Black cancer...
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Algorithm could help prevent thousands of strokes in UK each year

Algorithm could help prevent thousands of strokes in UK each year Tool uses machine learning to analyse medical data for red flags relating to undiagnosed atrial fibrillation Thousands of strokes could be averted in the UK each year after doctors developed an algorithm that spots patients at risk by scanning millions of GP records. The tool uses machine learning to scour medical data for red flags that could identify patients with undiagnosed atrial fibrillation (AF), a heart condition that significantly increases stroke risk. Continue reading... By Andrew Gregory Health editor Algorithm could help prevent thousands of strokes in UK each year to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff | Patient Forums
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GPs in West Cumbria to be given huge boost under Labour's new plans

GPs in West Cumbria to be given huge boost under Labour's new plans

GPs in West Cumbria to be given huge boost under Labour's new plans GPs in West Cumbria will be able to spend more time treating patients under Labour’s proposed reforms to general practice which will bring back… Continue reading this article about GPs in West Cumbria to be given huge boost under Labour's new plans by Jimmy Moorhouse NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS blasts out urgent two-day warning as norovirus bug outbreaks hit peak levels

NHS blasts out urgent two-day warning as norovirus bug outbreaks hit peak levels

NHS blasts out urgent two-day warning as norovirus bug outbreaks hit peak levels The NHS has issued an urgent warning to Brits amid a surge in norovirus cases, with the health service urging people to "stay home" if they catch the dreaded winter vomiting bug Continue reading this article about NHS blasts out urgent two-day warning as norovirus bug outbreaks hit peak levels by Georgia Diebelius NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Thank you to all our staff working during the festive period to take care of our patients - Sussex Health & Care

Thank you to all our staff working during the festive period to take care of our patients - Sussex Health & Care

Thank you to all our staff working during the festive period to take care of our patients - Sussex Health & Care NHS Sussex wants to thank all health and care staff across Sussex who work hard all-year-round keeping patients safe and healthy, and especially those who work over the festive period… Continue reading Thank you to all our staff working during the festive period to take care of our patients Continue reading this article about Thank you to all our staff working during the festive period to take care of our patients - Sussex Health & Care by Louisa Kazig NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Union claims Colchester NHS trust is giving support staff £3k less than promised

Union claims Colchester NHS trust is giving support staff £3k less than promised

Union claims Colchester NHS trust is giving support staff £3k less than promised COLCHESTER Hospital’s NHS trust is giving healthcare support workers £3,000 less than they were promised this summer, a union has claimed, as the… Continue reading this article about Union claims Colchester NHS trust is giving support staff £3k less than promised by Séamus O'Hanlon NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS quango issues ‘male menopause’ advice

NHS quango issues ‘male menopause’ advice

NHS quango issues ‘male menopause’ advice ‘Andropause’ factsheet advises sufferers to avoid soy, mint and processed food - despite condition not being clinically recognised Continue reading this article about NHS quango issues ‘male menopause’ advice by Michael Searles 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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