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Swinney admits NHS care 'not good enough' for some Scots due to 'acute pressure'

Swinney admits NHS care 'not good enough' for some Scots due to 'acute pressure'

Swinney admits NHS care 'not good enough' for some Scots due to 'acute pressure' John Swinney has said he 'will not deny' care in some circumstances is 'not good enough' due to 'colossal' pressure on the NHS. Continue reading this article about Swinney admits NHS care 'not good enough' for some Scots due to 'acute pressure' by Hannah Brown NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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A&E staff 'under same pressure as at height of COVID pandemic' - amid busiest year on record for emergency teams

A&E staff 'under same pressure as at height of COVID pandemic' - amid busiest year on record for emergency teams

A&E staff 'under same pressure as at height of COVID pandemic' - amid busiest year on record for emergency teams Some hospitals in England are "full to bursting", an NHS chief has warned, as flu levels are up 21% on the week prior, according to new figures. Continue reading this article about A&E staff 'under same pressure as at height of COVID pandemic' - amid busiest year on record for emergency teams by Sky News NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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The words they are a-changing

The words they are a-changing

The words they are a-changing Steven Weeks' blog explores the changing vocabulary in the world of HR and how we can broaden our understanding to improve staff experience. Continue reading this article about The words they are a-changing by NHS Employers NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Charisma: The key to getting things done in the NHS

Charisma: The key to getting things done in the NHS

Charisma: The key to getting things done in the NHS A recent podcast's argument that charisma is responsible for the current pattern of NHS services implies that just improving community-based services will not change patterns of care, writes Fraser Battye Continue reading this article about Charisma: The key to getting things done in the NHS by By Fraser Battye2025-01-09T12:57:00 NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Winter pressures: Black Country and Staffordshire NHS trusts speak out on 'significant pressures' as probe launched into patient deaths

Winter pressures: Black Country and Staffordshire NHS trusts speak out on 'significant pressures' as probe launched into patient deaths

Winter pressures: Black Country and Staffordshire NHS trusts speak out on 'significant pressures' as probe launched into patient deaths We speak to health chiefs at NHS trusts in the Black Country and Staffordshire as teams react to winter pressurs and two die while waiting for ambulances Continue reading this article about Winter pressures: Black Country and Staffordshire NHS trusts speak out on 'significant pressures' as probe launched into patient deaths by Deborah Hardiman NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Starmer to keep saying Truss crashed economy despite legal letter, No 10 suggests – UK politics live

Starmer to keep saying Truss crashed economy despite legal letter, No 10 suggests – UK politics live PM’s spokesperson asks whether Truss ‘will write to millions of people who felt her economic record pushed their mortgage bills up’ Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the Treasury, is responding to the UQ about borrowing costs. He says there is a long-standing convention that the government does not comment on movements in the financial markets, and that will not change today, he says. The Debt Management Office’s gilt sales operations continue to see strong demand, with the latest auction held yesterday receiving three times as many bids as the amount on offer. There should be no doubt of the government’s commitment to economic...
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A&E waiting times: 'Mum waited 31 hours' and more of your stories from NHS emergency care

A&E waiting times: 'Mum waited 31 hours' and more of your stories from NHS emergency care

A&E waiting times: 'Mum waited 31 hours' and more of your stories from NHS emergency care We're hearing your experiences as part of our Your Voice, Your BBC News project - and you can get in touch. Continue reading this article about A&E waiting times: 'Mum waited 31 hours' and more of your stories from NHS emergency care by @BBCWorld NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Flu cases rise as pressure mounts on NHS hospitals

Flu cases rise as pressure mounts on NHS hospitals

Flu cases rise as pressure mounts on NHS hospitals NHS leaders have warned that the peak of the flu cycle has not yet hit, with February and March potentially worse for the health service. Continue reading this article about Flu cases rise as pressure mounts on NHS hospitals by Jane Kirby NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS calling on parents and carers in Sussex to get proactive about childhood asthma this winter. - Sussex Health & Care

NHS calling on parents and carers in Sussex to get proactive about childhood asthma this winter. - Sussex Health & Care

NHS calling on parents and carers in Sussex to get proactive about childhood asthma this winter. - Sussex Health & Care Serious breathing problems lead to more emergency admissions to hospital in England than any other medical condition[1], with almost 90,000 children admitted with breathing issues last winter.[2] NHS Sussex is… Continue reading NHS calling on parents and carers in Sussex to get proactive about childhood asthma this winter. Continue reading this article about NHS calling on parents and carers in Sussex to get proactive about childhood asthma this winter. - Sussex Health & Care by Carla Dow NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Gloucestershire NHS trust to discharge 140 patients over ‘extreme winter pressures’

Gloucestershire NHS trust to discharge 140 patients over ‘extreme winter pressures’

Gloucestershire NHS trust to discharge 140 patients over ‘extreme winter pressures’ People told to attend A&E alone as acute trust cancels operations, declaring ‘critical incident’ amid rise in flu cases Continue reading this article about Gloucestershire NHS trust to discharge 140 patients over ‘extreme winter pressures’ by Denis Campbell NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Analysis: John Swinney must reduce NHS waiting times to win over Scots

Analysis: John Swinney must reduce NHS waiting times to win over Scots

Analysis: John Swinney must reduce NHS waiting times to win over Scots While John Swinney has won the battle of the budget, the more important hurdle for him is tackling NHS waiting times ahead of Holyrood elections. Continue reading this article about Analysis: John Swinney must reduce NHS waiting times to win over Scots by Hannah Brown NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS trust running Shropshire's main hospitals takes more than £1 million in car parking charges in a year

NHS trust running Shropshire's main hospitals takes more than £1 million in car parking charges in a year

NHS trust running Shropshire's main hospitals takes more than £1 million in car parking charges in a year Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust (SaTH) made more than £1 million in car parking charges in 2023/24. Continue reading this article about NHS trust running Shropshire's main hospitals takes more than £1 million in car parking charges in a year by Paul Rogers NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Gloucestershire NHS trust to discharge 140 patients over ‘extreme winter pressures’

Gloucestershire NHS trust to discharge 140 patients over ‘extreme winter pressures’ People told to attend A&E alone as acute trust cancels operations, declaring ‘critical incident’ amid rise in flu cases An NHS trust is preparing to cancel operations, urgently discharge 140 patients and restrict admissions to help it cope with “extreme winter pressures”. The Gloucestershire acute trust declared a “critical incident” on Wednesday as hospitals in England asked patients seeking medical help to come alone to reduce overcrowding in A&E. Continue reading... By Denis Campbell Health policy editor Gloucestershire NHS trust to discharge 140 patients over ‘extreme winter pressures’ to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff |...
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John Swinney blasted over 'absurd' claim elderly to blame for NHS crisis

John Swinney blasted over 'absurd' claim elderly to blame for NHS crisis

John Swinney blasted over 'absurd' claim elderly to blame for NHS crisis JOHN Swinney was today accused of an “absurd” bid to blame our NHS crisis on old people. The First Minister pointed to Scotland’s rising elderly population and said hospitals were admitting patient… Continue reading this article about John Swinney blasted over 'absurd' claim elderly to blame for NHS crisis by Conor Matchett NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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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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