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NHS Forth Valley – Forth Valley Royal Hospital Power Outage NHS Forth Valley provides and manages a wide range of health services including hospitals and General Practice with the Forth Valley area of Central Scotland. Continue reading this article about NHS Forth Valley – Forth Valley Royal Hospital Power Outage by NHS Forth Valley Communications NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Southport killer had NHS mental health care for four years, trust says
Southport killer had NHS mental health care for four years, trust says Axel Rudakubana was given a life sentence with a minimum term of 52 years for murdering three young girls in Southport on July 29 last year. Continue reading this article about Southport killer had NHS mental health care for four years, trust says by Harry Stedman NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS warning to stay away from hospitals if you have three symptoms
NHS warning to stay away from hospitals if you have three symptoms The NHS has issued an urgent update to Brits as hospitals across the country remain "extremely busy" with a surge in norovirus cases, as well as high rates of flu, Covid and RSV. Continue reading this article about NHS warning to stay away from hospitals if you have three symptoms by Fiona Callingham NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana received NHS mental treatment for years but 'stopped engaging', hospital says
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana received NHS mental treatment for years but 'stopped engaging', hospital says Axel Rudakubana received NHS mental healthcare for years but "stopped engaging" with the service, a hospital has said. Continue reading this article about Southport killer Axel Rudakubana received NHS mental treatment for years but 'stopped engaging', hospital says by @yung_chuvak NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Southport killer was under NHS mental health care for years, hospital reveals
Southport killer was under NHS mental health care for years, hospital reveals Disclosure will raise questions on what service knew about Axel Rudakubana’s state of mind before he carried out the atrocity Continue reading this article about Southport killer was under NHS mental health care for years, hospital reveals by Will Bolton NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
The painful consequences of personality disorder diagnosis | Letters This diagnosis is a label given to survivors of abuse and should not be used with children, writes Keir Harding. Plus a parent writes of how medical professionals abandoned their son Scout Tzofiya Bolton painfully illustrates the neglect and brutality that can arise once mental health difficulties are understood as a “disordered personality” (Nobody could help me with my psychosis. Then I was sent to jail for holding up a shop with a toy gun, 18 January). The emotionally unstable personality disorder diagnosis that harmed Scout can be easily understood as a label given to survivors of abuse, with more than 90% of people with this diagnosis who are hospitalised...
Wes Streeting to criticise Nigel Farage’s ‘miserabilist, declinist’ vision of Britain Health secretary will say it is time to fight battle of ideas against populist right and repairing NHS is vital for success Wes Streeting is to criticise Nigel Farage for pushing a “miserabilist, declinist” vision of Britain, arguing it is time to start fighting a battle of ideas against the rightwing populists. In a speech on Saturday the health secretary will say failing public services have been a “fertiliser of populism” because they have bred cynicism about the ability of politics to effect change. Continue reading... By Rowena Mason Whitehall editor Wes Streeting to criticise Nigel Farage’s ‘miserabilist, declinist’ vision of Britain to...
Lowest-paid NHS staff to get emergency salary top-up
Lowest-paid NHS staff to get emergency salary top-up Ministers will give the lowest-paid NHS staff an emergency salary top-up to prevent them from falling below the National Living Wage. Continue reading this article about Lowest-paid NHS staff to get emergency salary top-up by By Nick Kituno2025-01-24T18:03:00 NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
'Vicious cycle' Welsh NHS desperately needs to get out of
'Vicious cycle' Welsh NHS desperately needs to get out of Waiting lists in Wales have been at record highs month on month for the last year but increasing demand is making it difficult for services to do anything about it Continue reading this article about 'Vicious cycle' Welsh NHS desperately needs to get out of by Lydia Royce NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Doctor’s appointment? NHS Sussex sets out its aims
Doctor’s appointment? NHS Sussex sets out its aims Anyone who needs an appointment with their doctor should get one within two weeks, according to an NHS Sussex report. Continue reading this article about Doctor’s appointment? NHS Sussex sets out its aims by Sarah Booker-Lewis - local democracy reporter NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS Sussex News – 24 January 2025 - Sussex Health & Care
NHS Sussex News – 24 January 2025 - Sussex Health & Care Final call for winter vaccinations: protect yourself before 31 January People in Sussex are being reminded that they have just one week left to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, with the… Continue reading NHS Sussex News – 24 January 2025 Continue reading this article about NHS Sussex News – 24 January 2025 - Sussex Health & Care by Harriet Rayfield NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Half of hospitals failing to declare critical incidents despite 12 hour waits in A&E
Half of hospitals failing to declare critical incidents despite 12 hour waits in A&E Exclusive: New figures reveal the extent of the crisis hitting the NHS as Trusts are accused of leaving patients ‘in the dark’ over local services Continue reading this article about Half of hospitals failing to declare critical incidents despite 12 hour waits in A&E by Kate Devlin NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
National Living Wage update
National Living Wage update Details on National Living Wage increases and interaction with the 2025/26 pay process for bands 1 to 3. Continue reading this article about National Living Wage update by NHS Employers NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
'Vicious cycle' Welsh NHS desperately needs to get out of
'Vicious cycle' Welsh NHS desperately needs to get out of Waiting lists in Wales have been at record highs month on month for the last year but increasing demand is making it difficult for services to do anything about it Continue reading this article about 'Vicious cycle' Welsh NHS desperately needs to get out of by Lydia Royce 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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