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NHS waiting list shrinks in Wales, but cancer and A&E targets missed

NHS waiting list shrinks in Wales, but cancer and A&E targets missed

NHS waiting list shrinks in Wales, but cancer and A&E targets missed The number of people waiting more than two years for NHS treatment in Wales has fallen by two-thirds over the past four months, with new figures showing 8,400 such cases by the end of March – the lowest level since April 2021. The drop follows targeted action by NHS Wales, including expanded evening and weekend […] Continue reading this article about NHS waiting list shrinks in Wales, but cancer and A&E targets missed by Deeside Dotcom NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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“Fundamental reform of the NHS is urgent”

“Fundamental reform of the NHS is urgent”

“Fundamental reform of the NHS is urgent” The Department of Health and Social Care has emphasised that the 10-Year Health Plan will include reforms set to begin from the earliest stages post-publication, following reports of potential delayed impact Continue reading this article about “Fundamental reform of the NHS is urgent” by Kimberley Young NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Psyomics wins NHS Innovation Accelerator to drive NHS adoption

Psyomics wins NHS Innovation Accelerator to drive NHS adoption

Psyomics wins NHS Innovation Accelerator to drive NHS adoption Digital mental health company Psyomics has announce that its CEO, Dr Melinda Rees, has been awarded a prestigious NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) Fellowship. Continue reading this article about Psyomics wins NHS Innovation Accelerator to drive NHS adoption by News Desk NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS England looks to tender contract for behavioural support for patients prescribed tirzepatide in primary care

NHS England looks to tender contract for behavioural support for patients prescribed tirzepatide in primary care

NHS England looks to tender contract for behavioural support for patients prescribed tirzepatide in primary care NHS England is looking to tender for a contract to provide behavioural change support for patients prescribed tirzepatide (Mounjaro; Eli Lilly) for weight management in primary care. On 15 May 2025, NHS England published a pre-tender market engagement request for information (RFI), which it said will be used to inform NHS England’s strategy to reprocure […] Continue reading this article about NHS England looks to tender contract for behavioural support for patients prescribed tirzepatide in primary care by Hannah Krol NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Extra cancer scans for women with dense breasts could save 700 lives a year – UK study

Extra cancer scans for women with dense breasts could save 700 lives a year – UK study Adding scans to existing screening could catch harder-to-detect early-stage cases of disease, research shows Hundreds of lives could be saved every year with extra cancer checks for women with very dense breasts, a study suggests. Millions of women undergo breast screening, but regular mammograms can be less effective at spotting cancer in the 10% with very dense breasts, as the tissue can hide tumours on X-rays. This is because very dense breasts look whiter on scans, making it harder to detect early-stage disease, which also appears white. Continue reading... By Andrew Gregory Health editor Extra cancer scans for women with dense breasts...
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One in nine staff at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust report discrimination at work

One in nine staff at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust report discrimination at work

One in nine staff at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust report discrimination at work One in nine staff at the East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust say they have experienced discrimination at work, according to the results of the Continue reading this article about One in nine staff at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust report discrimination at work by Deborah Price (Local Democracy Reporter) NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS FightBack holds meeting to oppose Labour government cuts and privatisation

NHS FightBack holds meeting to oppose Labour government cuts and privatisation

NHS FightBack holds meeting to oppose Labour government cuts and privatisation Delivering the main report Ajitha, a senior nurse in Dorset, England began by condemning the anti-immigrant measures announced May 12 by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer which “spell disaster for the NHS”. Continue reading this article about NHS FightBack holds meeting to oppose Labour government cuts and privatisation by World Socialist Web Site NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS proceeds with £36m digital scheme to ‘modernise donor engagement’

NHS proceeds with £36m digital scheme to ‘modernise donor engagement’

NHS proceeds with £36m digital scheme to ‘modernise donor engagement’ After initially engaging with suppliers two years ago to help shape technical specifications, the health service’s blood and transport agency now expects to begin the buying process in five months The NHS is pushing on with a £30m-plus investment in new digital systems to help transform the h Continue reading this article about NHS proceeds with £36m digital scheme to ‘modernise donor engagement’ by PublicTechnology NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Adapting the workforce for a sustainable future

Adapting the workforce for a sustainable future

Adapting the workforce for a sustainable future This briefing highlights examples from NHS organisations across Wales of adapting the workforce to ensure it is sustainable for the future. Continue reading this article about Adapting the workforce for a sustainable future by NHS Confederation NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Sandie Peggie demands nursing union intervenes in NHS Fife single-sex spaces row

Sandie Peggie demands nursing union intervenes in NHS Fife single-sex spaces row

Sandie Peggie demands nursing union intervenes in NHS Fife single-sex spaces row Lawyers representing Sandie Peggie have written to RCN Scotland to seek clarity on whether it will intervene in an ongoing single-sex spaces row… Continue reading this article about Sandie Peggie demands nursing union intervenes in NHS Fife single-sex spaces row by Rebecca McCurdy NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Three local NHS CEOs join NHS England as directors

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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