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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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NHS Scotland and social care - shifting the balance by £1 billion - Sir Ewan Brown

NHS Scotland and social care - shifting the balance by £1 billion - Sir Ewan Brown

NHS Scotland and social care - shifting the balance by £1 billion - Sir Ewan Brown Chinese general Sun Tzu —“Strategy without tacticsis the slowest route to victory.Tactics without strategyis the noise before the defeat” Continue reading this article about NHS Scotland and social care - shifting the balance by £1 billion - Sir Ewan Brown by Alison Payne NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Reply to: What evidence is required to justify the NHS Health Check programme?

Reply to: What evidence is required to justify the NHS Health Check programme?

Reply to: What evidence is required to justify the NHS Health Check programme? Medications that reduce blood pressure and cholesterol are among the most cost-effective healthcare interventions available, but their delivery remains suboptimal. In 2009, the National Health Service (NHS) Health Check was introduced to increase the detection and treatment of major cardiovascular risk factors in people aged 40–74 years. In a prospective observational study using the UK Biobank, we compared health outcomes between NHS Health Check attenders and matched non-attenders. Attenders exhibited higher early rates of new hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, and chronic kidney disease, followed by significantly lower long-term multi-system disease and...
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Groundbreaking blood test trialled by NHS can detect 12 common cancers 'earlier and faster'

Groundbreaking blood test trialled by NHS can detect 12 common cancers 'earlier and faster'

Groundbreaking blood test trialled by NHS can detect 12 common cancers 'earlier and faster' Health officials say the blood test trial marks an "exciting new era in cancer detection" Continue reading this article about Groundbreaking blood test trialled by NHS can detect 12 common cancers 'earlier and faster' by Bethan Finighan NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Transgender people could be treated in private NHS rooms, Wes Streeting says

Transgender people could be treated in private NHS rooms, Wes Streeting says

Transgender people could be treated in private NHS rooms, Wes Streeting says The Health Secretary said there is ‘palpable anxiety’ among trans people about their rights and dignity. Continue reading this article about Transgender people could be treated in private NHS rooms, Wes Streeting says by Jane Kirby, PA Health Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Wes Streeting wants 'private spaces for trans people in NHS hospitals'

Wes Streeting wants 'private spaces for trans people in NHS hospitals'

Wes Streeting wants 'private spaces for trans people in NHS hospitals' The health secretary said transgender people could be treated in private rooms and admitted wishing he had listened earlier to the debate around single-sex spaces. Continue reading this article about Wes Streeting wants 'private spaces for trans people in NHS hospitals' by Chris Pollard NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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I dumped NHS job for life in budget holiday spot…rent is £150 & meal out is £2

I dumped NHS job for life in budget holiday spot…rent is £150 & meal out is £2

I dumped NHS job for life in budget holiday spot…rent is £150 & meal out is £2 WALKING back from her daily shop Beth Maitland, 32, isn’t worried about traffic jams, beeping horns or the cost-of-living crisis. She’s more concerned about a local elephant trying to steal h… Continue reading this article about I dumped NHS job for life in budget holiday spot…rent is £150 & meal out is £2 by Alley Einstein NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Reform will axe councils’ special needs funding if they win in local elections, Lib Dems claim – live

Reform will axe councils’ special needs funding if they win in local elections, Lib Dems claim – live Party’s education spokesperson says Farage’s comments about doctors over-diagnosing children shows he wants to cut spending John Swinney, the first minister of Scotland, is attending the funeral of the Pope on Saturday, the Scottish government has announced. In a statement Swinney said: His Holiness Pope Francis was a voice for peace, tolerance and reconciliation who had a natural ability to connect with people of all ages, nationalities and beliefs. On behalf of the people of Scotland, I am deeply honoured to attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome to express my sorrow, thanks and deep respect for the compassion, assurance and...
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Drug that cuts risk of breast cancer returning is approved for use in England

Drug that cuts risk of breast cancer returning is approved for use in England Up to 4,000 patients a year with early stage of disease could receive ribociclib, but charities want wider access to drug Thousands of women with early breast cancer could be offered a drug to stop the cancer returning, after the medicines watchdog approved its use in England. Up to 4,000 patients a year could be given ribociclib alongside hormone therapy, for hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer, which despite initial treatment has a higher risk of returning. Cancer present in at least four lymph nodes. Cancer present in one to three lymph nodes that is either grade 3 (more advanced), or has a primary tumour at least 5cm in size...
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NHS could treat trans patients in private rooms, says Wes Streeting

NHS could treat trans patients in private rooms, says Wes Streeting

NHS could treat trans patients in private rooms, says Wes Streeting The health secretary said guidance on same-sex wards was being reviewed in response to the Supreme Court ruling Continue reading this article about NHS could treat trans patients in private rooms, says Wes Streeting by Eleanor Hayward, Health Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Transgender people could be treated in private NHS rooms, Wes Streeting says

Transgender people could be treated in private NHS rooms, Wes Streeting says

Transgender people could be treated in private NHS rooms, Wes Streeting says Transgender people could be treated in private NHS rooms, Wes Streeting says - The Health Secretary said there is ‘palpable anxiety’ among trans people about their rights and dignity. Continue reading this article about Transgender people could be treated in private NHS rooms, Wes Streeting says by Jane Kirby NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Map shows UK towns and cities waiting longest for a GP appointment

Map shows UK towns and cities waiting longest for a GP appointment

Map shows UK towns and cities waiting longest for a GP appointment One in 10 patients in some parts of England have to wait more than a month to see someone at their GP surgery, NHS figures show. Continue reading this article about Map shows UK towns and cities waiting longest for a GP appointment by David Dubas-Fisher, Jon King NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Pill that slashes risk of breast cancer recurring to be available on NHS

Pill that slashes risk of breast cancer recurring to be available on NHS

Pill that slashes risk of breast cancer recurring to be available on NHS A new twice-daily pill has been approved for NHS use, offering a significant reduction in the risk of certain breast cancers recurring. Continue reading this article about Pill that slashes risk of breast cancer recurring to be available on NHS by Storm Newton NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS joins forces with football club to tackle 'silent killer' pitchside

NHS joins forces with football club to tackle 'silent killer' pitchside

NHS joins forces with football club to tackle 'silent killer' pitchside FOOTBALL fans scanned more than the match stats at Good Friday’s Southend United game, thanks to an innovative partnership between the local NHS and the club that is helping to raise awareness of the ‘silent killer’ putting thousands of fans at risk. On Friday 18 April, NHS Mid and South Essex teamed up with Southend […] Continue reading this article about NHS joins forces with football club to tackle 'silent killer' pitchside by Staff 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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