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Hospital admissions for flu quadruple in England as NHS bosses warn of ‘huge’ strain

Hospital admissions for flu quadruple in England as NHS bosses warn of ‘huge’ strain

Hospital admissions for flu quadruple in England as NHS bosses warn of ‘huge’ strain Cold snap expected to add to pressure as NHS England figures show 5,074 flu patients in hospital by 29 December Continue reading this article about Hospital admissions for flu quadruple in England as NHS bosses warn of ‘huge’ strain by Andrew Gregory,Michael Goodier NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Hospital admissions for flu quadruple in England as NHS bosses warn of ‘huge’ strain

Hospital admissions for flu quadruple in England as NHS bosses warn of ‘huge’ strain Cold snap expected to add to pressure as NHS England figures show 5,074 flu patients in hospital by 29 December The number of people admitted to hospital with flu in England has quadrupled in a month, as health leaders said “huge” pressure in the NHS will only get worse as temperatures plummet this weekend. Figures from NHS England show that there were 4,102 patients in hospital with flu on Christmas Day, rising sharply to 5,074 by Sunday 29 December. Continue reading... By Andrew Gregory and Michael Goodier Hospital admissions for flu quadruple in England as NHS bosses warn of ‘huge’ strain to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff |...
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NHS issues urgent advice as temperatures drop

NHS issues urgent advice as temperatures drop

NHS issues urgent advice as temperatures drop With temperatures set to plummet in the coming days health leaders in the North West are urging the public to use NHS services wisely as we see pressure mounting on urgent and emergency care post-Christmas. Continue reading this article about NHS issues urgent advice as temperatures drop by Gemma Melling NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS in a position of ‘national vulnerability’ as local services gear up for busiest period

NHS in a position of ‘national vulnerability’ as local services gear up for busiest period

NHS in a position of ‘national vulnerability’ as local services gear up for busiest period Local NHS leaders are warning of huge pressure on their services in the coming days Continue reading this article about NHS in a position of ‘national vulnerability’ as local services gear up for busiest period by NHS Confederation NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Snow warning issued as NHS urges people 'don't go outside' as temperatures drop

Snow warning issued as NHS urges people 'don't go outside' as temperatures drop

Snow warning issued as NHS urges people 'don't go outside' as temperatures drop The NHS has issued an urgent "don't go outside" warning to Brits ahead of a brutal -10C polar blast this weekend. Continue reading this article about Snow warning issued as NHS urges people 'don't go outside' as temperatures drop by Lauran O'Toole NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Sustainable reusable theatre caps made from plant-based material created for NHS Scotland

Sustainable reusable theatre caps made from plant-based material created for NHS Scotland

Sustainable reusable theatre caps made from plant-based material created for NHS Scotland Scotland's Golden Jubilee University National Hospital has helped to design theatre caps made from plant-based material. Continue reading this article about Sustainable reusable theatre caps made from plant-based material created for NHS Scotland by Heriot-Watt University NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Fury as NHS managers' salaries soar by more than £1.1 billion

Fury as NHS managers' salaries soar by more than £1.1 billion

Fury as NHS managers' salaries soar by more than £1.1 billion While staff numbers in the health service in England have swelled by 10,000 in a decade, 1,150 fully qualified GPs have left in the same period. Continue reading this article about Fury as NHS managers' salaries soar by more than £1.1 billion by Shaun Wooller NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Hospital on alert with 22 ambulances outside A&E - NHS trusts issuing warnings

Hospital on alert with 22 ambulances outside A&E - NHS trusts issuing warnings

Hospital on alert with 22 ambulances outside A&E - NHS trusts issuing warnings A HOSPITAL was placed on ‘high alert’ after demand for emergency care hit critical levels – with up to 22 ambulances queueing outside. It comes as several other NHS trusts face sp… Continue reading this article about Hospital on alert with 22 ambulances outside A&E - NHS trusts issuing warnings by Eliza Loukou NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Ministers plan biggest shake-up of adult social care in England for decades

Ministers plan biggest shake-up of adult social care in England for decades But final report on reforms would not emerge until 2028, which health leaders say is kicking crisis ‘into the long grass’ Wes Streeting: Britain has a social care crisis. Here’s how Labour plans to fix it Fixing UK social care will be biggest challenge yet for Louise Casey Ministers are to launch a historic independent commission to reform adult social care, as they warned older people could be left without vital help and the NHS overwhelmed unless a “national consensus” was reached on fixing a “failing” system. The taskforce, to be led by the cross-bench peer Louise Casey, will be charged with developing plans for a new national care service, a Labour...
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Britain has a social care crisis. Here’s how Labour plans to fix it | Wes Streeting

Britain has a social care crisis. Here’s how Labour plans to fix it | Wes Streeting Our National Care Service will meet the urgent needs of our generation – just as the NHS did when it was created in 1948 Wes Streeting is secretary of state for health and social care Three sentences in Labour’s 1945 manifesto contained a simple but historic promise: “The best health services should be available free for all. Money must no longer be the passport to the best treatment. In the new National Health Service there should be health centres where the people may get the best that modern science can offer, more and better hospitals, and proper conditions for our doctors and nurses.” In the three years following Labour’s election victory...
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Fixing UK social care will be biggest challenge yet for Louise Casey

Fixing UK social care will be biggest challenge yet for Louise Casey Troubleshooter for four previous prime ministers is charged with saving troubled national care sector Ministers plan biggest shake-up of adult social care in England for decades Wes Streeting: Britain has a social care crisis. Here’s how Labour plans to fix it She is the no-nonsense civil servant from Portsmouth who was called upon by four prime ministers to tackle deep-rooted social issues, including rough sleeping, antisocial behaviour, victims’ rights and troubled families. Now Louise Casey has been tasked by a fifth to chair an independent commission into adult social care. Her mission? Develop a plan to save the sector. Continue reading... By Andrew...
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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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