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Kent NHS Trusts pay out £7m in women’s medical negligence claims

Kent NHS Trusts pay out £7m in women’s medical negligence claims

Kent NHS Trusts pay out £7m in women’s medical negligence claims Four health trusts have shelled out millions in damages for gynaecology medical negligence claims lodged against them over the last five years. Continue reading this article about Kent NHS Trusts pay out £7m in women’s medical negligence claims by Charlotte Phillips NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Martha’s rule having ‘transformative effect’, NHS England data shows

Martha’s rule having ‘transformative effect’, NHS England data shows Mother of girl who died in 2013 reveals figures on Today programme that are welcomed by national medical director Patients have been moved to intensive care or received potentially life-saving treatment such as oxygen as a direct result of hospitals adopting Martha’s rule, NHS data shows. Doctors and nurses have changed how they care for dozens of very sick patients since its introduction in many parts of the NHS in England during the course of 2024. Continue reading... By Denis Campbell Health policy editor Martha’s rule having ‘transformative effect’, NHS England data shows to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff | Patient Forums
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Exclusive: Hundreds of mothers diverted while in labour

Exclusive: Hundreds of mothers diverted while in labour

Exclusive: Hundreds of mothers diverted while in labour Nearly 1,000 women were diverted to other NHS trusts or units while in labour within a six-month period this year, HSJ can reveal. Continue reading this article about Exclusive: Hundreds of mothers diverted while in labour by By Emily Townsend2024-12-17T05:10:00 NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS doctor hit by 'dreadful' winter bug shares five things to do to beat it

NHS doctor hit by 'dreadful' winter bug shares five things to do to beat it

NHS doctor hit by 'dreadful' winter bug shares five things to do to beat it An NHS doctor revealed he and a number of his colleagues have been struck down by a bug recently, something echoed by Location, Location, Location star Kirstie Allsop. Continue reading this article about NHS doctor hit by 'dreadful' winter bug shares five things to do to beat it by Matt Jackson NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Consuming arts and culture is good for health and wellbeing, research finds

Consuming arts and culture is good for health and wellbeing, research finds Exclusive: Engaging with arts improves quality of life, increases productivity and creates financial ‘dividend’ Most people are familiar with the buzz that attending a memorable play, film, concert or art exhibition can trigger. But now it is official: consuming culture is good for your health and wellbeing – and generates £8bn a year worth of improvements in people’s quality of life and higher productivity. Continue reading... By Denis Campbell Health policy editor Consuming arts and culture is good for health and wellbeing, research finds to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff | Patient Forums
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Radiographer with 'warmest personality' retires after 47 years

Radiographer with 'warmest personality' retires after 47 years

Radiographer with 'warmest personality' retires after 47 years After a long and successful career spanning an impressive 47 years in the NHS, Senior Radiographer Paula Kubara has said goodbye to Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.Paula was appointed as a student radiographer at Walsall on September 5, 1977.The 66-year-old from Willenhall completed her six-week nurse training before specialising in Continue reading this article about Radiographer with 'warmest personality' retires after 47 years by Communications NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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ROB GALLOWAY: Truth about the Tik Tok doctors' boasts

ROB GALLOWAY: Truth about the Tik Tok doctors' boasts

ROB GALLOWAY: Truth about the Tik Tok doctors' boasts 'Medfluencers' - that's TikTok influencers who are doctors - are popping up on social media extolling the joys of locum work. 'Shifts are paid at higher rates than basic pay', says one to her followers. Continue reading this article about ROB GALLOWAY: Truth about the Tik Tok doctors' boasts by Professor Rob Galloway NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Work Begins on Groundbreaking £20 Million Green Revolution at the Birthplace of the NHS - Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Work Begins on Groundbreaking £20 Million Green Revolution at the Birthplace of the NHS - Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Work Begins on Groundbreaking £20 Million Green Revolution at the Birthplace of the NHS - Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Trafford General Hospital, the iconic birthplace of the NHS, will be making history once again when work begins in January on a £20 million initiative to transform it into the UK’s first inpatient hospital with a Carbon Net Zero energy system. This pioneering project will replace the hospital’s ageing heating and energy infrastructure with cutting-edge, […] Continue reading this article about Work Begins on Groundbreaking £20 Million Green Revolution at the Birthplace of the NHS - Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust by paulb NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS doctor hit by 'dreadful' winter bug shares five things everyone can do to beat it

NHS doctor hit by 'dreadful' winter bug shares five things everyone can do to beat it

NHS doctor hit by 'dreadful' winter bug shares five things everyone can do to beat it An NHS doctor has shared his top tips for beating a winter bug after a number of celebrities were struck down with a mystery illness, including Kirstie Allsopp Continue reading this article about NHS doctor hit by 'dreadful' winter bug shares five things everyone can do to beat it by Matt Jackson NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS England encourages people to get vaccinated against flu after increase in cases | North Bristol NHS Trust

NHS England encourages people to get vaccinated against flu after increase in cases | North Bristol NHS Trust

NHS England encourages people to get vaccinated against flu after increase in cases | North Bristol NHS Trust NHS England has issued the latest advice in response to a rise in hospital admissions for flu Continue reading this article about NHS England encourages people to get vaccinated against flu after increase in cases | North Bristol NHS Trust by North Bristol NHS Trust NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Doctor shares how to beat mystery bug that 'left Kirstie Allsopp bedridden'

Doctor shares how to beat mystery bug that 'left Kirstie Allsopp bedridden'

Doctor shares how to beat mystery bug that 'left Kirstie Allsopp bedridden' An NHS doctor has been laid low with the same mystery winter bug which has affected a number of celebrities including Location, Location, Location star Kirstie Allsopp Continue reading this article about Doctor shares how to beat mystery bug that 'left Kirstie Allsopp bedridden' by Matt Jackson NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Heart attack warning as doctor urges people 'do not do this'

Heart attack warning as doctor urges people 'do not do this'

Heart attack warning as doctor urges people 'do not do this' An NHS doctor has warned people to avoid doing one thing if they think they are having a heart attack as it could make the situation "far worse". Continue reading this article about Heart attack warning as doctor urges people 'do not do this' by Fiona Callingham NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Stay healthy this festive season with tips from NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin

Stay healthy this festive season with tips from NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin

Stay healthy this festive season with tips from NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin As the festive season approaches, NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin is ramping up efforts to keep residents healthy amid rising concerns over flu, Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), COVID-19, and norovirus all circulating in our communities at the same time. Continue reading this article about Stay healthy this festive season with tips from NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin by Maria Jones NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Top “quality” nursing lead retires after 34 years

Top “quality” nursing lead retires after 34 years

Top “quality” nursing lead retires after 34 years A much-loved senior nurse has retired from the NHS after 34 years serving the people of the Black Country and Birmingham.Katrina Creedon, Head of Nursing Quality at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT), has spent time working in all four of the Black Country’s NHS provider trusts during her exceptional career.She started out as a Continue reading this article about Top “quality” nursing lead retires after 34 years by Communications NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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The NHS is still not listening hard enough to families on ...

The NHS is still not listening hard enough to families on ...

The NHS is still not listening hard enough to families on ... The latest CQC maternity survey reveals troubling gaps in care and communication. As failures to listen and act on women's worries persist, it's clear that change is urgently needed to rebuild trust Continue reading this article about The NHS is still not listening hard enough to families on ... by By Robert Wilson2024-12-16T12:50:00 NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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BBC's coverage of problems in NHS England and Scotland is revealing

BBC's coverage of problems in NHS England and Scotland is revealing

BBC's coverage of problems in NHS England and Scotland is revealing “NHS bosses warn that hospitals in England are being hit by a tidal wave of flu and other winter viruses.” Presuming Hadrian’s Wall has not… Continue reading this article about BBC's coverage of problems in NHS England and Scotland is revealing by Readers of The National NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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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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