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Surge in queries to NHS over Victorian diseases like scarlet fever and slapped cheek syndrome

Surge in queries to NHS over Victorian diseases like scarlet fever and slapped cheek syndrome

Surge in queries to NHS over Victorian diseases like scarlet fever and slapped cheek syndrome Five of the top ten visited pages on the NHS website last year were for conditions that mostly affect the young Continue reading this article about Surge in queries to NHS over Victorian diseases like scarlet fever and slapped cheek syndrome by Michael Searles NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Starmer’s attempt to ‘do a Blair’ on the NHS

Starmer’s attempt to ‘do a Blair’ on the NHS

Starmer’s attempt to ‘do a Blair’ on the NHS Lack of funds will hamper Labour’s second push at improving healthcare through competition and patient choice Continue reading this article about Starmer’s attempt to ‘do a Blair’ on the NHS by Camilla Cavendish NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS chiefs step in to 'turn around' Lancashire's cash-strapped health service

NHS chiefs step in to 'turn around' Lancashire's cash-strapped health service

NHS chiefs step in to 'turn around' Lancashire's cash-strapped health service NHS bosses have stepped in to officially 'turnaround' health services in Lancashire and South Cumbria amid fears of a £350m budget deficit. Continue reading this article about NHS chiefs step in to 'turn around' Lancashire's cash-strapped health service by Peter Magill NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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How is your local NHS coping under winter pressures?

How is your local NHS coping under winter pressures?

How is your local NHS coping under winter pressures? This winter has been dubbed the "quad-demic" by the NHS with flu, COVID-19, norovirus, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) all circulating. Use the Sky News searchable tables to see the impact in your area. Continue reading this article about How is your local NHS coping under winter pressures? by Joely Santa Cruz NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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‘Quad-demic’ hits North Yorkshire NHS as people urged to avoid hospitals

‘Quad-demic’ hits North Yorkshire NHS as people urged to avoid hospitals

‘Quad-demic’ hits North Yorkshire NHS as people urged to avoid hospitals People are being urged not to attend hospitals unless it is essential as a “quad-demic” hits North Yorkshire, putting “significant strain”… Continue reading this article about ‘Quad-demic’ hits North Yorkshire NHS as people urged to avoid hospitals by Dylan Connell NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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MPs write to Wes Streeting asking for action plan on 14 hospitals in crisis

MPs write to Wes Streeting asking for action plan on 14 hospitals in crisis Committee says it wants urgent update on state of support for hospitals declaring critical incidents under winter pressure MPs have written to Wes Streeting, the health secretary, asking for his action plan to help the 14 hospitals declaring critical incidents under winter pressure. The health and social care committee wrote to Streeting on Friday asking him to spell out “what specific immediate additional support, including financial support” would be provided to trusts declaring critical incidents. Continue reading... By Rowena Mason Whitehall editor MPs write to Wes Streeting asking for action plan on 14 hospitals in crisis to Continue reading...
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Dear NHS, you can stuff ‘Petey the Pengiun’ – we don’t need your ‘fun’ advice

Dear NHS, you can stuff ‘Petey the Pengiun’ – we don’t need your ‘fun’ advice

Dear NHS, you can stuff ‘Petey the Pengiun’ – we don’t need your ‘fun’ advice Just when you thought that the public health advice on coping with cold weather couldn’t get any more absurd, along comes another gem, this time courtesy o... Continue reading this article about Dear NHS, you can stuff ‘Petey the Pengiun’ – we don’t need your ‘fun’ advice by Fionola Meredith NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS Sussex News – 10 January 2025 - Sussex Health & Care

NHS Sussex News – 10 January 2025 - Sussex Health & Care

NHS Sussex News – 10 January 2025 - Sussex Health & Care Thank you for making the right choice this weekend Health leaders in Sussex are thanking members of the public for choosing the most appropriate service for urgent care, as NHS… Continue reading NHS Sussex News – 10 January 2025 Continue reading this article about NHS Sussex News – 10 January 2025 - Sussex Health & Care by Harriet Rayfield NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Waddle they think of next? Why the NHS’s penguin-inspired safety guide on walking during winter is for the birds

Waddle they think of next? Why the NHS’s penguin-inspired safety guide on walking during winter is for the birds

Waddle they think of next? Why the NHS’s penguin-inspired safety guide on walking during winter is for the birds Just when you thought that the public health advice on coping with cold weather couldn’t get any more absurd, along comes another gem, this time courtesy o... Continue reading this article about Waddle they think of next? Why the NHS’s penguin-inspired safety guide on walking during winter is for the birds by Fionola Meredith NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Hertfordshire councillor and NHS surgeon cheated on medical exams

Hertfordshire councillor and NHS surgeon cheated on medical exams

Hertfordshire councillor and NHS surgeon cheated on medical exams A Hertfordshire and Welwyn Hatfield councillor who works as an NHS surgeon used an iPad to cheat during two medical exam papers. Continue reading this article about Hertfordshire councillor and NHS surgeon cheated on medical exams by Christopher Day, local democracy reporter 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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