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NHS urges three groups to get mpox vaccine as new case detected
NHS urges three groups to get mpox vaccine as new case detected A new diagnosis of clade Ib mpox was reported by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on January 31, with the NHS urging three groups of people to come forward for an important vaccine. Continue reading this article about NHS urges three groups to get mpox vaccine as new case detected by Fiona Callingham NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Ayrshire dermatology waiting list patients advised to look out for text message - NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Ayrshire dermatology waiting list patients advised to look out for text message - NHS Ayrshire & Arran The latest phase of the waiting list validation work being carried out by NHS Ayrshire & Arran and the National Elective Coordination Unit (NECU) will see a group of local dermatology patients contacted by text. The messages from mobile number 07860 039092 will begin later this week (3 February 2025) and will prompt dermatology patients Continue reading this article about Ayrshire dermatology waiting list patients advised to look out for text message - NHS Ayrshire & Arran by NHSAAA NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Hospital boss quits to take on new role
Hospital boss quits to take on new role The chief executive of a Kent hospital trust is leaving the organisation to take on a new role. Continue reading this article about Hospital boss quits to take on new role by Charlotte Phillips NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
National Apprenticeship Week 2025
National Apprenticeship Week 2025 National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) recognises and celebrates the accomplishments of apprentices across England. Continue reading this article about National Apprenticeship Week 2025 by NHS Employers NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Chief Executive of Medway NHS Foundation Trust to take up a new role
Chief Executive of Medway NHS Foundation Trust to take up a new role Jayne Black, Chief Executive of Medway NHS Foundation Trust, is to leave the organisation in to take up a new role as Chief Executive of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, which provides hospital and community care on the south coast, close to Jayne’s home. Continue reading this article about Chief Executive of Medway NHS Foundation Trust to take up a new role by Medway NHS NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Wantage Community Hospital to get some £1 million investment | Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Wantage Community Hospital to get some £1 million investment | Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust £1m investment agreed for Wantage Community Hospital… Continue reading this article about Wantage Community Hospital to get some £1 million investment | Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust by Oxford Health NHS FT | Caring, safe and excellent NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
'The A&E Crisis Shows How the NHS Is Getting Worse and the Government Has No Real Plans to Fix It'
'The A&E Crisis Shows How the NHS Is Getting Worse and the Government Has No Real Plans to Fix It' Politicians are refusing to take meaningful action to resolve the perma-crisis in our health service, writes NHS Doctor, David Oliver Continue reading this article about 'The A&E Crisis Shows How the NHS Is Getting Worse and the Government Has No Real Plans to Fix It' by David Oliver NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
More than 500,000 in England waited at least two months for vital cancer care
More than 500,000 in England waited at least two months for vital cancer care Experts say thousands more patients will die early unless NHS tackles delays, following figures from Radiotherapy UK Continue reading this article about More than 500,000 in England waited at least two months for vital cancer care by Anna Bawden NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
The NHS needs to make it easier for patients to complain
The NHS needs to make it easier for patients to complain A new report calls for improvements to the process of NHS complaints to help the NHS develop a stronger listening and learning culture, writes William Pett, head of policy and public affairs at Healthwatch England Continue reading this article about The NHS needs to make it easier for patients to complain by By William Pett2025-02-03T06:45:00 NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS could save £100m every year treating heart patients with 240-year-old drug
NHS could save £100m every year treating heart patients with 240-year-old drug Using a most cost-effective drug to treat some of the most common and dangerous heart conditions could save the NHS a considerable amount of money Continue reading this article about NHS could save £100m every year treating heart patients with 240-year-old drug by William Morgan NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS England reaches a tipping point
NHS England reaches a tipping point The decline of NHS England's power and influence has been a gradual, not sudden, affair. The direction of travel has been clear to most for at least three years, but HSJ contends the shift in the leadership of the service has, over the last few months, reached a tipping point. ... Continue reading this article about NHS England reaches a tipping point by By Alastair McLellan and Dave West2025-02-03T06:28:00 NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS slams report claiming service has ‘worst levels of complacency’
NHS slams report claiming service has ‘worst levels of complacency’ The report criticised the service’s ideas, ambitions and complacency and urged the NHS to put deadlines and goals in place Continue reading this article about NHS slams report claiming service has ‘worst levels of complacency’ by Samantha Leathers NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
More than 500,000 in England waited at least two months for vital cancer care Experts say thousands more patients will die early unless NHS tackles delays, following figures from Radiotherapy UK More than half a million people in England have had to wait longer than two months for essential cancer treatment, analysis of latest NHS figures has shown. It has led experts to suggest thousands more patients will die unnecessarily unless the NHS gets to grips quickly with the delays. Continue reading... By Anna Bawden Health and social affairs correspondent More than 500,000 in England waited at least two months for vital cancer care to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff | Patient Forums
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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 privatisation and PFI - what Lord Darzi’s review missed

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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