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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.
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.
GMC approves 36 courses to teach more than 1,000 NHS physician associates New accreditation for PAs and anaesthesia associates is ‘important milestone’ for patient assurance, regulator says 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. The General Medical Council (GMC) said it had given 36 courses formal approval to teach PAs and anaesthesia associates (AAs). Overall, these courses had capacity for up to 1,059 PAs and 42 AAs to qualify each year. The GMC said approving training courses would mean that “patients, employers and colleagues can be assured that PAs and AAs have the required knowledge and skills to practise safely...
NHS staff told by health chiefs to fast for Ramadan in solidarity with Muslims
NHS staff told by health chiefs to fast for Ramadan in solidarity with Muslims One of Britain's highest paid civil servants in 2022, Chris Hopson, called on staff to 'join me in showing allyship to our Muslim colleagues' Continue reading this article about NHS staff told by health chiefs to fast for Ramadan in solidarity with Muslims by Nicholas Dunning NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Resetting the relationship
Resetting the relationship Exploring what a neighbourhood model of healthcare could look and how to embed it into the NHS. Continue reading this article about Resetting the relationship by NHS Confederation NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Four men guilty of £6m bribery & corruption plot at NHS boards across Scotland
Four men guilty of £6m bribery & corruption plot at NHS boards across Scotland TWO scheming NHS chiefs are behind bars after a £6m corruption and bribery probe at health boards across Scotland. Disgraced bosses Alan Hush, 68, and Gavin Cox, 60, were nailed alongside telecoms … Continue reading this article about Four men guilty of £6m bribery & corruption plot at NHS boards across Scotland by Grant McCabe,Graham Mann NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Welsh NHS Confederation response to the Ministerial Advisory Group report on performance and productivity in the NHS in Wales
Welsh NHS Confederation response to the Ministerial Advisory Group report on performance and productivity in the NHS in Wales Final report of the MAG on improving the performance and productivity in planned care, diagnostics, cancer and urgent and emergency care services. Continue reading this article about Welsh NHS Confederation response to the Ministerial Advisory Group report on performance and productivity in the NHS in Wales by NHS Confederation NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Private provision forcing longer wait for NHS hip and knee replacement
Private provision forcing longer wait for NHS hip and knee replacement A study of NHS-funded hip and knee replacement operations has found fewer surgical admissions within NHS hospitals and rising waiting times even as NHS contracts with private providers have expanded. Continue reading this article about Private provision forcing longer wait for NHS hip and knee replacement by Newcastle University NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS in Sussex highlights new ways to access your GP practice
NHS in Sussex highlights new ways to access your GP practice People across Sussex are continuing to benefit from improvements in how they access their GP practice, with more choice, flexibility, and support now available to meet patients’ needs. The ways… Continue reading NHS in Sussex highlights new ways to access your GP practice Continue reading this article about NHS in Sussex highlights new ways to access your GP practice by Harriet Rayfield NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Edinburgh University evaluation of NHS AI Lab finds early promise |...
Edinburgh University evaluation of NHS AI Lab finds early promise |... A report on the NHS AI Lab from the University of Edinburgh identifies early signs of return on investment amid barriers to scaling and implementation. Continue reading this article about Edinburgh University evaluation of NHS AI Lab finds early promise |... by Brian McKenna NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS manager displayed swastika flag and framed photo of Hitler during work call
NHS manager displayed swastika flag and framed photo of Hitler during work call The senior official was reported to his superiors but kept his job at South East Coast Ambulance Service after an investigation Continue reading this article about NHS manager displayed swastika flag and framed photo of Hitler during work call by Imogen Garfinkel 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 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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