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Ministerial Advisory Group on the NHS: a start but more to do…

Ministerial Advisory Group on the NHS: a start but more to do…

Ministerial Advisory Group on the NHS: a start but more to do… Rajan Madhok The work of the Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG) set up by the Cabinet Secretary could lead to some improvements, but not in the way that some people may be expecting. To expect a dramatic change in services through increased efficiency and productivity over the next few months is very optimistic. However, what the […] Continue reading this article about Ministerial Advisory Group on the NHS: a start but more to do… by Mark Mansfield NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Mental health A&E units to open in England where patients can be seen in 10 minutes

Mental health A&E units to open in England where patients can be seen in 10 minutes

Mental health A&E units to open in England where patients can be seen in 10 minutes Anybody who walks in will be seen by a mental health specialist within ten minutes, reports say Continue reading this article about Mental health A&E units to open in England where patients can be seen in 10 minutes by Bryony Gooch NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS to open network of mental health emergency units across England

NHS to open network of mental health emergency units across England

NHS to open network of mental health emergency units across England Patients feeling suicidal or experiencing psychosis or mania will be able to walk in or be referred to units designed to ease pressure on A&Es Continue reading this article about NHS to open network of mental health emergency units across England by Nadeem Badshah NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Fact check: NHS appointments rise hailed by government is smaller than last year

Fact check: NHS appointments rise hailed by government is smaller than last year

Fact check: NHS appointments rise hailed by government is smaller than last year Figures obtained by Full Fact show how the recent rise in the number of in-hospital appointments compares to previous years. Continue reading this article about Fact check: NHS appointments rise hailed by government is smaller than last year by PA News Agency NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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‘Bad news for staff and patients’: Two NHS trusts give admin and clerical staff the option to resign

‘Bad news for staff and patients’: Two NHS trusts give admin and clerical staff the option to resign

‘Bad news for staff and patients’: Two NHS trusts give admin and clerical staff the option to resign Two NHS trusts running hospitals in Suffolk are offering some staff members the option to resign as they work to make financial savings. Continue reading this article about ‘Bad news for staff and patients’: Two NHS trusts give admin and clerical staff the option to resign by Suzanne Day NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS to open network of mental health emergency units across England

NHS to open network of mental health emergency units across England Patients feeling suicidal or experiencing psychosis or mania will be able to walk in or be referred to units designed to ease pressure on A&Es The NHS is to open a network of mental health accident and emergency units across England in an attempt to ease the pressure on overcrowded hospital A&Es and emergency services. Patients feeling suicidal or experiencing symptoms such as psychosis or mania will be able to walk in or be referred by GPs and the police to the departments. Continue reading... By Nadeem Badshah NHS to open network of mental health emergency units across England to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff | Patient Forums
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NHS to open network of mental health A&Es across England

NHS to open network of mental health A&Es across England

NHS to open network of mental health A&Es across England The units will be open around the clock and be staffed by specialists who can deal with patients who are suicidal or experiencing psychosis or mania Continue reading this article about NHS to open network of mental health A&Es across England by Eleanor Hayward, Health Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS health responders allowed through Oxford LTNs after fears for patients

NHS health responders allowed through Oxford LTNs after fears for patients

NHS health responders allowed through Oxford LTNs after fears for patients Oxfordshire County Council have decided to allow urgent community response vehicles to drive through Oxford's Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs). Continue reading this article about NHS health responders allowed through Oxford LTNs after fears for patients by Esme Kenney NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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'Not worth paper it's written on!' Father of Nottingham stabbing victim throws NHS report down as he vows justice for 'beautiful daughter'

'Not worth paper it's written on!' Father of Nottingham stabbing victim throws NHS report down as he vows justice for 'beautiful daughter'

'Not worth paper it's written on!' Father of Nottingham stabbing victim throws NHS report down as he vows justice for 'beautiful daughter' Continue reading this article about 'Not worth paper it's written on!' Father of Nottingham stabbing victim throws NHS report down as he vows justice for 'beautiful daughter' by Gabrielle Wilde NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Labour red-faced over claims of 'massive increase' in NHS appointments

Labour red-faced over claims of 'massive increase' in NHS appointments

Labour red-faced over claims of 'massive increase' in NHS appointments Figures obtained by Full Fact found that the 3.6 million additional hospital appointments provided in an eight-month period this year was much lower than during the equivalent date range under the Tories. Continue reading this article about Labour red-faced over claims of 'massive increase' in NHS appointments by Ryan Hooper NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Fact check: NHS appointments rise hailed by government is smaller than last year

Fact check: NHS appointments rise hailed by government is smaller than last year

Fact check: NHS appointments rise hailed by government is smaller than last year Figures obtained by Full Fact show how the recent rise in the number of in-hospital appointments compares to previous years. Continue reading this article about Fact check: NHS appointments rise hailed by government is smaller than last year by PA News NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS announces prescription change that'll affect all patients and 1,500 pharmacies

NHS announces prescription change that'll affect all patients and 1,500 pharmacies

NHS announces prescription change that'll affect all patients and 1,500 pharmacies Nearly 1,500 high street pharmacies—covering every Boots location in England—are offering this service. Continue reading this article about NHS announces prescription change that'll affect all patients and 1,500 pharmacies by Charlotte Smith NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Former senior Dudley NHS manager pleads guilty to defrauding taxpayers of £123,000 over two years

Former senior Dudley NHS manager pleads guilty to defrauding taxpayers of £123,000 over two years

Former senior Dudley NHS manager pleads guilty to defrauding taxpayers of £123,000 over two years A former Dudley NHS manager has pleaded guilty to swindling taxpayers out of £123,000. Continue reading this article about Former senior Dudley NHS manager pleads guilty to defrauding taxpayers of £123,000 over two years by Adam Smith NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS trust patients stabbed public before Valdo Calocane killings

NHS trust patients stabbed public before Valdo Calocane killings

NHS trust patients stabbed public before Valdo Calocane killings Two men under the care of the same trust as the Nottingham killer carried out attacks in the weeks before the fatal incident Continue reading this article about NHS trust patients stabbed public before Valdo Calocane killings by Ben Ellery, Crime Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Top NHS official 'gave misleading information to Senedd committee'

Top NHS official 'gave misleading information to Senedd committee'

Top NHS official 'gave misleading information to Senedd committee' Martin Shipton A senior NHS Wales official has been accused of giving misleading information to a Senedd committee about the number of radiologists being trained. Nick Wood, the deputy chief executive of NHS Wales, appeared as a witness before the Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee on May 1. In his evidence, he stated: “We’ve […] Continue reading this article about Top NHS official 'gave misleading information to Senedd committee' by Mark Mansfield NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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‘Amazon-style’ prescription tracking goes live on NHS App

‘Amazon-style’ prescription tracking goes live on NHS App

‘Amazon-style’ prescription tracking goes live on NHS App An “Amazon-style” prescription tracking feature has been rolled out in the NHS App to reduce unnecessary calls and visits to pharmacies. Continue reading this article about ‘Amazon-style’ prescription tracking goes live on NHS App by Jordan Sollof NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Attacks by NHS trust’s patients ‘do not surprise us’, say Nottingham families

Attacks by NHS trust’s patients ‘do not surprise us’, say Nottingham families

Attacks by NHS trust’s patients ‘do not surprise us’, say Nottingham families Emma Webber, mother of Barnaby Webber, described Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust as ‘a woefully inadequate, failing service’. Continue reading this article about Attacks by NHS trust’s patients ‘do not surprise us’, say Nottingham families by Josh Payne 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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