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Chris Whitty highlights 'problem' which could see NHS give you the wrong drugs
Chris Whitty highlights 'problem' which could see NHS give you the wrong drugs Sir Chris Whitty tells the Covid-19 Inquiry the NHS has 'slipped backwards' since the pandemic at sharing vital patient data, but hailed 'volunteer spirit' of the nation Continue reading this article about Chris Whitty highlights 'problem' which could see NHS give you the wrong drugs by Martin Bagot NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Shake up of tech and AI usage across NHS and other public services to deliver plan for change
Shake up of tech and AI usage across NHS and other public services to deliver plan for change The government has announced a new plan to leverage technology and AI tools like Continue reading this article about Shake up of tech and AI usage across NHS and other public services to deliver plan for change by Department for Science, Innovation and Technology NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Prime Minister speaks to T&A on healthcare plans for Bradford amid NHS backlog
Prime Minister speaks to T&A on healthcare plans for Bradford amid NHS backlog The Prime Minister has spoken about plans to tackle the waiting list backlog and health inequalities in Bradford. Continue reading this article about Prime Minister speaks to T&A on healthcare plans for Bradford amid NHS backlog by Natasha Meek NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Rising numbers of people with mental health issues receiving employment advice
Rising numbers of people with mental health issues receiving employment advice NHS talking therapies are designed to help people with conditions such as anxiety and depression and can link patients with employment advisers. Continue reading this article about Rising numbers of people with mental health issues receiving employment advice by Jane Kirby, PA Health Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Welsh Labour MP tackles health board over NHS shortcomings, sparking row with Plaid Cymru
Welsh Labour MP tackles health board over NHS shortcomings, sparking row with Plaid Cymru Martin Shipton A Welsh Labour MP has raised urgent concerns about the state of healthcare on his patch following a recent meeting with health board officials. But Plaid Cymru said Mid and South Pembrokeshire MP Henry Tufnell was ignoring the fact that NHS Wales has been run by Labour’s Welsh Government for 25 years. Mr […] Continue reading this article about Welsh Labour MP tackles health board over NHS shortcomings, sparking row with Plaid Cymru by Mark Mansfield NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Labour delays 40 new hospital projects by a decade
Labour delays 40 new hospital projects by a decade Wes Streeting sets out a slower timetable for the rebuilding work promised by Boris Johnson in 2019 to the dismay of NHS chiefs Continue reading this article about Labour delays 40 new hospital projects by a decade by Laura Donnelly NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Government to deliver all schemes in New Hospital Programme
Government to deliver all schemes in New Hospital Programme The government has confirmed that all projects in the New Hospital Programme will be built. Continue reading this article about Government to deliver all schemes in New Hospital Programme by Department of Health and Social Care NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Keir Starmer praises Metrocentre NHS site in drive to cut hospital waiting lists
Keir Starmer praises Metrocentre NHS site in drive to cut hospital waiting lists The Prime Minister said that the Community Diagnostic Centre that opened in the Metrocentre's old House of Fraser store last year offers a model for the nation to follow Continue reading this article about Keir Starmer praises Metrocentre NHS site in drive to cut hospital waiting lists by Daniel Holland NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Work on some of Boris Johnson’s ‘40 new hospitals’ will not start until 2039 Health secretary says Tories had ‘no credible plan or funding’ for hospitals they promised to build by 2030 UK politics live – latest updates Work will not begin until 2039 on some of the “40 new hospitals” Boris Johnson promised to build by 2030, after a Labour rethink on a pledge it called “a work of fiction” by the Conservatives. Wes Streeting on Monday told MPs that construction on seven of the 40 projects in England would begin until 2025-2030, with another nine in starting in 2030-2035 and a further nine in 2035-2039. Continue reading... By Denis Campbell Health policy editor Work on some of Boris Johnson’s ‘40 new hospitals’ will not start...
NHS advises public to avoid GP visits amid surge in global virus cases
NHS advises public to avoid GP visits amid surge in global virus cases Health chiefs have said that the high levels of respiratory viruses in the community are "putting pressure" on the NHS. They have called on the public to avoid GPs and hospitals if they have symptoms Continue reading this article about NHS advises public to avoid GP visits amid surge in global virus cases by Richard Ault NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS chief speaks out after woman's river Wye death
NHS chief speaks out after woman's river Wye death Herefordshire and Worcestershire NHS Trust has responded to a prevention of future deaths report, after the "sad death" of a Herefordshire… Continue reading this article about NHS chief speaks out after woman's river Wye death by Julia Baker NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
What does physical records management cost the NHS?
What does physical records management cost the NHS? EDM Healthcare Consulting are raising awareness of how records affect the digital transformation and spending of NHS organisations Continue reading this article about What does physical records management cost the NHS? by Emily Warrender NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS cleaner who took 400 sick days in four years wins £50,000 compensation
NHS cleaner who took 400 sick days in four years wins £50,000 compensation Managers failed to recognise employee as disabled despite her struggling with ‘complex mental health issues’, tribunal hears Continue reading this article about NHS cleaner who took 400 sick days in four years wins £50,000 compensation by Telegraph Reporters NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS cleaner fired for being off sick for 400 days wins huge payout
NHS cleaner fired for being off sick for 400 days wins huge payout Zoe Kitching had several lengthy periods of sick leave from 2019 to 2023 as she struggled with 'complex mental health issues' while working at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Continue reading this article about NHS cleaner fired for being off sick for 400 days wins huge payout by Tom Cotterill NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Farage claims chance he could be PM within four years is up to 25% – UK politics live Reform UK leader, who is in the US for Trump’s inauguration, says early election is ‘not impossible’ Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader, thinks that his chances of becoming PM before Donald Trump leaves the White House in January could be as high as 25%. He made the comment in an interview with Dan Walker for 5 News being broadcast tonight. Farage told Walker he did genuinely believe he could be the next PM. And this is what he said when he was asked if that could happen during Trump’s presidency. Look, Labour have got a whopping great big majority. The only thing that really brings an early election is if we get an economic meltdown. Now, that...
GPs told to hold off on prescribing tirzepatide while ICBs finalise guidance
GPs told to hold off on prescribing tirzepatide while ICBs finalise guidance GPs should not prescribe tirzepatide for weight loss until advised to do so by their local ICB, NHS England has said. Continue reading this article about GPs told to hold off on prescribing tirzepatide while ICBs finalise guidance by Anna Colivicchi 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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