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Is there geographic variation in the spread of seasonal viruses?

Is there geographic variation in the spread of seasonal viruses?

Is there geographic variation in the spread of seasonal viruses? All ICBs have faced winter challenges, but seasonal viruses have impacted some more than others. This should be considered when measuring performance. Continue reading this article about Is there geographic variation in the spread of seasonal viruses? by NHS Confederation NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Millions of Brits missing out £10 voucher as part of NHS scheme - here's how to join

Millions of Brits missing out £10 voucher as part of NHS scheme - here's how to join

Millions of Brits missing out £10 voucher as part of NHS scheme - here's how to join People who take part in the research will be offered a £10 voucher - here is what you need to know. Continue reading this article about Millions of Brits missing out £10 voucher as part of NHS scheme - here's how to join by Eilidh Farquhar NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Norovirus grips NHS as beds continue to be taken up by medically fit people

Norovirus grips NHS as beds continue to be taken up by medically fit people

Norovirus grips NHS as beds continue to be taken up by medically fit people An average of 41% of patients ready to leave hospital last week were discharged each day, according to data from NHS England. Continue reading this article about Norovirus grips NHS as beds continue to be taken up by medically fit people by Jane Kirby NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Half of the population will end up in A&E unless NHS is reformed, warns England’s top doctor

Half of the population will end up in A&E unless NHS is reformed, warns England’s top doctor

Half of the population will end up in A&E unless NHS is reformed, warns England’s top doctor If care is not moved out of hospitals and closer to people's homes then the equivalent of around half the population will be visiting A&E every year by 2034, England's top doctor has warned. Continue reading this article about Half of the population will end up in A&E unless NHS is reformed, warns England’s top doctor by LBC NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Half population will end up in A&E unless NHS reformed, warns England’s top doctor

Half population will end up in A&E unless NHS reformed, warns England’s top doctor

Half population will end up in A&E unless NHS reformed, warns England’s top doctor Government must ‘go for broke’ to improve services outside hospitals if health service to survive, Sir Stephen Powis says Continue reading this article about Half population will end up in A&E unless NHS reformed, warns England’s top doctor by Laura Donnelly NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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The NHS doesn’t just need more money for tech. It needs a ...

The NHS doesn’t just need more money for tech. It needs a ...

The NHS doesn’t just need more money for tech. It needs a ... The 10-year plan for the NHS risks missing the mark unless we also dare to think differently about how to achieve results, writes Infix CEO, Matthew Freer Continue reading this article about The NHS doesn’t just need more money for tech. It needs a ... by By Dr Matthew Freer2025-01-23T07:00:00+00:00 NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Half the country will end up in A&E unless the NHS is reformed

Half the country will end up in A&E unless the NHS is reformed

Half the country will end up in A&E unless the NHS is reformed A&Es around the country have reported extreme pressure in recent weeks, with many declaring critical incidents coupled with distressing reports about the care patients have received. Continue reading this article about Half the country will end up in A&E unless the NHS is reformed by Ed Holt NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Influential figures call for ‘single UEC service’ for NHS

Influential figures call for ‘single UEC service’ for NHS

Influential figures call for ‘single UEC service’ for NHS The NHS should create a "single 24/7 service" for urgent and emergency care to address what is currently a "fragmented and disjointed" system, six expert groups have said. Continue reading this article about Influential figures call for ‘single UEC service’ for NHS by By Matt Discombe2025-01-22T05:16:00 NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Time to Hire data collection

Time to Hire data collection

Time to Hire data collection NHS England will be adding Time to Hire data fields to its Provider Workforce Returns. Continue reading this article about Time to Hire data collection by NHS Employers NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Child mental health admissions to acute wards in England rise 65% in a decade

Child mental health admissions to acute wards in England rise 65% in a decade Hospital wards struggle to cope with rising cases of self-harm and eating disorders, the study warns The number of children admitted to acute hospital wards in England due to serious concerns over their mental health has increased by 65% in a decade, with a particularly alarming surge in girls who have self-harmed, research reveals. Doctors are treating almost 40,000 children with acute mental ill health in general wards every year, up from about 24,000 10 years ago. The increase is six times higher than the rise in admissions of children for all conditions (10.1%) over the same period. Continue reading... By Andrew Gregory Health editor Child mental...
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Doctors’ leaders: There must be a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to NHS corridor care

Doctors’ leaders: There must be a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to NHS corridor care

Doctors’ leaders: There must be a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to NHS corridor care A major nursing report has found that patients are dying in corridors and sometimes going undiscovered for hours. Continue reading this article about Doctors’ leaders: There must be a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to NHS corridor care by PA News NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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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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