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Only half of NHS staff are medics - no wonder the health service doesn't work
Only half of NHS staff are medics - no wonder the health service doesn't work WE’VE all known for quite some time that the NHS doesn’t work. You’ve got health centres full of GPs who, because they only have schoolboy French, can’t understand what the patient, recently arrive… Continue reading this article about Only half of NHS staff are medics - no wonder the health service doesn't work by Jeremy Clarkson NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
'I owe my life to the NHS and want to say thank you - Vicky says 'Thank you Britain'
'I owe my life to the NHS and want to say thank you - Vicky says 'Thank you Britain' A woman from Walsall who claims she owes her life to the NHS has been spreading its virtues in her native country and saying 'Thank you Britain.' Continue reading this article about 'I owe my life to the NHS and want to say thank you - Vicky says 'Thank you Britain' by expressandstar.com NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS failing to learn from fatal sepsis mistakes, watchdog warns Exclusive: increase in investigations of sepsis harms and deaths suggests past reports not being heeded, says ombudsman The NHS ombudsman is investigating growing numbers of patients being harmed or dying because of sepsis and has accused hospitals of not learning from mistakes, which have proved fatal. England’s health ombudsman, Rebecca Hilsenrath, voiced concern about the NHS’s “defensive culture” over the condition, which kills an estimated 48,000 people a year in the UK. Continue reading... By Denis Campbell Health policy editor NHS failing to learn from fatal sepsis mistakes, watchdog warns to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff and Patients Alike
England’s Health Service Is in Deep Trouble, Report Finds
England’s Health Service Is in Deep Trouble, Report Finds A government-commissioned review into the National Health Service laid bare the challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces after years of underinvestment. Continue reading this article about England’s Health Service Is in Deep Trouble, Report Finds by Stephen Castle NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Times letters: NHS reform and junk food advert watershed
Times letters: NHS reform and junk food advert watershed Sir, The prime minister has made it clear that he will take a hard line with unions that obstruct NHS reforms (“Corbyn’s fate awaits unions that block NHS reform, warns PM”, news Sep 13). This is in Continue reading this article about Times letters: NHS reform and junk food advert watershed by WRITE TO [email protected] NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Long NHS delays leading to thousands of unnecessary deaths, inquiry finds
Long NHS delays leading to thousands of unnecessary deaths, inquiry finds Detailed analysis warns Keir Starmer it will take longer than five years to get waiting times back on track Continue reading this article about Long NHS delays leading to thousands of unnecessary deaths, inquiry finds by Denis Campbell,Jessica Elgot NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
What are the ‘unthinkable’ reforms Labour could bring to the NHS?
What are the ‘unthinkable’ reforms Labour could bring to the NHS? Keir Starmer insists he is prepared to take difficult and unpopular decisions. Sean O’Grady looks at how bad things could get for the health service Continue reading this article about What are the ‘unthinkable’ reforms Labour could bring to the NHS? by Sean O'Grady NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
PM: ‘Major surgery, not sticking plaster solutions' needed to rebuild NHS
PM: ‘Major surgery, not sticking plaster solutions' needed to rebuild NHS The PM will pledge the ‘biggest reimagining of our NHS since its birth’ in a speech this morning [12 September 2024], following the publication today of a full and independent investigation into the state of the NHS. Continue reading this article about PM: ‘Major surgery, not sticking plaster solutions' needed to rebuild NHS by Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
PM pledges move to a ‘digital NHS’, following Lord Darzi report
PM pledges move to a ‘digital NHS’, following Lord Darzi report Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has pledged a move “from an analogue to a digital NHS”, following the publication of Lord Ara Darzi’s report. Continue reading this article about PM pledges move to a ‘digital NHS’, following Lord Darzi report by Digital Health NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Lord Darzi review: NHS must reform or die, says Starmer after report on health service failings
Lord Darzi review: NHS must reform or die, says Starmer after report on health service failings A government-commissioned report finds "ballooning" NHS waiting times and delays are harming health and costing lives. Continue reading this article about Lord Darzi review: NHS must reform or die, says Starmer after report on health service failings by BBC News 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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