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Hospital sends GPs 15,000 letters in a single day

Hospital sends GPs 15,000 letters in a single day

Hospital sends GPs 15,000 letters in a single day A "technical failure" caused a hospital trust to send 15-20,000 discharge letters to local GP practices on the day before the Easter bank holiday weekend, some of which dated back four months. Continue reading this article about Hospital sends GPs 15,000 letters in a single day by By Caitlin Tilley2025-04-25T12:10:00 NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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“I spent 20 years in hospital - here are the horrifying things I saw”: A medical mystery patient on what life's really like on NHS wards

“I spent 20 years in hospital - here are the horrifying things I saw”: A medical mystery patient on what life's really like on NHS wards

“I spent 20 years in hospital - here are the horrifying things I saw”: A medical mystery patient on what life's really like on NHS wards Tilly Rose was a ‘medical mystery’ patient and spent two decades in and out of medical care. Here, she tells Bethan Rose Jenkins what she experienced and how she’s now advocating for others Continue reading this article about “I spent 20 years in hospital - here are the horrifying things I saw”: A medical mystery patient on what life's really like on NHS wards by Bethan Rose Jenkins NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) has appointed Patricia Davies as the new Chief Executive of the LCO & UDHM Clinical Group - Mancheste

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) has appointed Patricia Davies as the new Chief Executive of the LCO & UDHM Clinical Group - Mancheste

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) has appointed Patricia Davies as the new Chief Executive of the LCO & UDHM Clinical Group - Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Patricia brings over 20 years of experience across the NHS, most recently serving as Chief Executive of Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust. She began her career as a district nurse in Shrewsbury and has held senior leadership roles across acute, community, and mental health services. Patricia also served as Accountable Officer for Clinical Commissioning Groups […] Continue reading this article about Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) has appointed Patricia Davies as the new Chief Executive of the LCO & UDHM Clinical Group - Manchester...
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Patient Safety Watch: Don’t let NHS capital get stuck in the ...

Patient Safety Watch: Don’t let NHS capital get stuck in the ...

Patient Safety Watch: Don’t let NHS capital get stuck in the ... HSJ hosts the Patient Safety Watch newsletter, written by Patient Safety Watch chair Jeremy Hunt Continue reading this article about Patient Safety Watch: Don’t let NHS capital get stuck in the ... by By Jeremy Hunt2025-04-25T12:00:00+01:00 NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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My son took his life. Why did the NHS ignore the warning signs?

My son took his life. Why did the NHS ignore the warning signs?

My son took his life. Why did the NHS ignore the warning signs? Chris Nicholls was one of 2,000 mental health inpatients who died in Essex between 2000 and 2023. The Lampard Inquiry is tasked with finding out why Continue reading this article about My son took his life. Why did the NHS ignore the warning signs? by Fiona Hamilton, Chief Reporter NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Teenage boys allowed on girls’ hospital wards under NHS gender rules

Teenage boys allowed on girls’ hospital wards under NHS gender rules

Teenage boys allowed on girls’ hospital wards under NHS gender rules Trusts in every region of England let children choose facilities based on their ‘self-defined’ gender identity despite Supreme Court ruling Continue reading this article about Teenage boys allowed on girls’ hospital wards under NHS gender rules by Michael Searles NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS Sussex News

NHS Sussex News

NHS Sussex News 100,000 Sussex patients now registered with a GP online More than one million people across England have now registered with a GP practice online, as the NHS marks a major… Continue reading NHS Sussex News – 25 April 2025 Continue reading this article about NHS Sussex News by Harriet Rayfield NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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First participants recruited to bipolar depression study at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust | Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

First participants recruited to bipolar depression study at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust | Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

First participants recruited to bipolar depression study at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust | Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust The Trust’s Mental Health Research Delivery Team have successfully recruited the first participants to the ASCEnD study, which investigates potential treatment options for people with bipolar disorder. Continue reading this article about First participants recruited to bipolar depression study at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust | Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust by Oxford Health NHS FT | Caring, safe and excellent NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS in England failing to record ethnicity of those who sue over maternity care

NHS in England failing to record ethnicity of those who sue over maternity care ‘Shocking blind spot’ in data collection comes despite ‘well-documented racial disparities in maternity care’ The NHS is facing criticism for not recording the ethnicity of people who sue it over poor maternity care, despite black, Asian and minority ethnic women experiencing much greater harm during childbirth. Health experts, patient safety campaigners and lawyers claim racial disparities in maternity care are so stark that NHS bodies in England must start collating details of people who take legal action to help ensure services improve. Continue reading... By Denis Campbell Health policy editor NHS in England failing to record ethnicity of those...
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NHS in England failing to record ethnicity of those who sue over maternity care

NHS in England failing to record ethnicity of those who sue over maternity care

NHS in England failing to record ethnicity of those who sue over maternity care ‘Shocking blind spot’ in data collection comes despite ‘well-documented racial disparities in maternity care’ Continue reading this article about NHS in England failing to record ethnicity of those who sue over maternity care by Denis Campbell NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Ex-NHS boss Amanda Pritchard: ‘You can’t change your mind every five minutes’

Ex-NHS boss Amanda Pritchard: ‘You can’t change your mind every five minutes’

Ex-NHS boss Amanda Pritchard: ‘You can’t change your mind every five minutes’ The former head of NHS England on tech-led reforms, the future of healthcare funding — and the back-story of her resignation Continue reading this article about Ex-NHS boss Amanda Pritchard: ‘You can’t change your mind every five minutes’ by Sarah Neville NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Care Leavers Supported into NHS Careers

Care Leavers Supported into NHS Careers

Care Leavers Supported into NHS Careers Hundreds of people brought up in care are being supported into careers in the NHS, as part of a new scheme. Care leavers are offered work experience, shadowi Continue reading this article about Care Leavers Supported into NHS Careers by admin NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Children wait years for mental health care

Children wait years for mental health care

Children wait years for mental health care Analysis of NHS data shows that 609,000 people under 18 are on mental health waiting lists with conditions such as eating disorders, anxiety and self-harm Continue reading this article about Children wait years for mental health care by Eleanor Hayward, Health Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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What do Trump's tariffs and US-UK trade negotiations mean for the NHS?

What do Trump's tariffs and US-UK trade negotiations mean for the NHS?

What do Trump's tariffs and US-UK trade negotiations mean for the NHS? With global headlines still dominated by the latest news on tariffs, discussions about a possible US-UK trade deal have also received media attention. But what could the tariffs and transatlantic trade negotiations mean for the NHS? Mark Dayan explains. Continue reading this article about What do Trump's tariffs and US-UK trade negotiations mean for the NHS? by Nuffield Trust 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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