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NHS warns do NOT go to A&E or GP for one condition in fresh guidance

NHS warns do NOT go to A&E or GP for one condition in fresh guidance

NHS warns do NOT go to A&E or GP for one condition in fresh guidance Health experts in Northamptonshire warned those with norovirus to stay at home as the UK suffers under the weight of a so-called "quad-demic". Continue reading this article about NHS warns do NOT go to A&E or GP for one condition in fresh guidance by James Rodger NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Half a million people buying weight-loss jabs online because of ‘slow’ NHS rollout

Half a million people buying weight-loss jabs online because of ‘slow’ NHS rollout

Half a million people buying weight-loss jabs online because of ‘slow’ NHS rollout Around 95 per cent of those taking the drugs are purchasing them over the internet as fears grow social media is fuelling the surge Continue reading this article about Half a million people buying weight-loss jabs online because of ‘slow’ NHS rollout by Steve Bird NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS spending record £12 billion on private hospitals

NHS spending record £12 billion on private hospitals

NHS spending record £12 billion on private hospitals A rise of 12 per cent on previous year means figure is even greater than during the pandemic as Government tries to clear waiting lists Continue reading this article about NHS spending record £12 billion on private hospitals by Laura Donnelly NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS chief warns against ‘bargain basement’ butt lifts

NHS chief warns against ‘bargain basement’ butt lifts

NHS chief warns against ‘bargain basement’ butt lifts Professor Sir Stephen Powis warned that it had 'the highest death rate of all such treatments, and all to often it is left to the NHS to repair the damage and taxpayers to foot the bill' Continue reading this article about NHS chief warns against ‘bargain basement’ butt lifts by Howard Lloyd NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Cost of maintenance backlog in Scotland’s NHS soars to more than £1.3bn, figures show

Cost of maintenance backlog in Scotland’s NHS soars to more than £1.3bn, figures show

Cost of maintenance backlog in Scotland’s NHS soars to more than £1.3bn, figures show The cost of the maintenance backlog in Scotland’s NHS has risen to more than £1.3 billion, figures show. Continue reading this article about Cost of maintenance backlog in Scotland’s NHS soars to more than £1.3bn, figures show by Craig Paton NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Quarter of NHS England trusts raised parking fees in cost of living crisis, data shows

Quarter of NHS England trusts raised parking fees in cost of living crisis, data shows Mark-ups criticised by patients’ charity for punishing those with ill health, but NHS defends fees amid financial pressures A quarter of NHS trusts in England Hospital raised car parking fees during the cost of living crisis, data has revealed. Figures released under the Freedom of Information Act show parking charges rose for at least 37 trusts – 25% of England’s total – between April 2022 and March 2024. Requests were filed to the 147 NHS trusts in England by PA Media, but 25 did not reply, meaning the number that raised parking fees could be higher. Continue reading... By Jem Bartholomew and agency Quarter of NHS England trusts raised...
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From gender-fluid appreciation to trans parents day: the NHS calendar of ‘awareness’ 2025

From gender-fluid appreciation to trans parents day: the NHS calendar of ‘awareness’ 2025

From gender-fluid appreciation to trans parents day: the NHS calendar of ‘awareness’ 2025 Critics argue gimmicky events and campaigns distract staff from doing actual jobs Continue reading this article about From gender-fluid appreciation to trans parents day: the NHS calendar of ‘awareness’ 2025 by Michael Searles NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Quarter of NHS England trusts raised parking fees in cost of living crisis, data shows

Quarter of NHS England trusts raised parking fees in cost of living crisis, data shows

Quarter of NHS England trusts raised parking fees in cost of living crisis, data shows Mark-ups criticised by patients’ charity for punishing those with ill health, while NHS defends fees amid financial pressures Continue reading this article about Quarter of NHS England trusts raised parking fees in cost of living crisis, data shows by Jem Bartholomew NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS issues urgent 'think twice' warning about seeing loved ones at Christmas

NHS issues urgent 'think twice' warning about seeing loved ones at Christmas

NHS issues urgent 'think twice' warning about seeing loved ones at Christmas The NHS says 2,629 patients were in hospital beds each day last week, with 125 of those cases in a critical condition. Continue reading this article about NHS issues urgent 'think twice' warning about seeing loved ones at Christmas by James Rodger NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Government apologises for 'offensive' NHS poster featuring Sikh man

Government apologises for 'offensive' NHS poster featuring Sikh man

Government apologises for 'offensive' NHS poster featuring Sikh man The government have released an apology after launching an 'offensive' NHS poster featuring a Sikh man whilst urging the public to quit smoking. Continue reading this article about Government apologises for 'offensive' NHS poster featuring Sikh man by Shannon Mcguigan NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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These might be the most important lessons for the NHS from Lucy Letby public inquiry

These might be the most important lessons for the NHS from Lucy Letby public inquiry

These might be the most important lessons for the NHS from Lucy Letby public inquiry The Thirlwell public inquiry into Lucy Letby has concluded for the Christmas break - but one of its final witnesses had plenty to say about what is… Continue reading this article about These might be the most important lessons for the NHS from Lucy Letby public inquiry by Helen McArdle NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS 111 issues advice ahead of Christmas

NHS 111 issues advice ahead of Christmas

NHS 111 issues advice ahead of Christmas South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has urged people to only call NHS 111 if they have to this Christmas. Continue reading this article about NHS 111 issues advice ahead of Christmas by Jacob Manuschka NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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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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