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All the NHS changes Labour announced today and how they will affect you

All the NHS changes Labour announced today and how they will affect you

All the NHS changes Labour announced today and how they will affect you At a press conference on Monday, Keir Starmer unveiled a series of reforms aimed at reducing waiting lists to a maximum of 18 weeks for most patients. Continue reading this article about All the NHS changes Labour announced today and how they will affect you by James Hockaday NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Deal between NHS and independent sector to cut NHS waiting lists

Deal between NHS and independent sector to cut NHS waiting lists

Deal between NHS and independent sector to cut NHS waiting lists New agreement struck between NHS and independent sector to help tackle waiting lists and give patients greater choice Continue reading this article about Deal between NHS and independent sector to cut NHS waiting lists by Department of Health and Social Care NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS reform plans hope to clear backlog and improve patient care

NHS reform plans hope to clear backlog and improve patient care

NHS reform plans hope to clear backlog and improve patient care The UK government has announced new reform plans that hope to deliver more appointments, reduce delays, and give patients faster access to care Continue reading this article about NHS reform plans hope to clear backlog and improve patient care by Harriet Belderbos NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Private sector’s role in cutting NHS waiting lists in England to rise by 20%

Private sector’s role in cutting NHS waiting lists in England to rise by 20% Critics decry Keir Starmer’s plan as ‘feeding the parasite’ rather than investing in the public health service UK politics live – latest updates Private hospitals will provide NHS patients in England with as many as a million extra appointments, scans and operations a year as part of the government’s drive to end the care backlog. The move represents a significant expansion of the independent sector’s role in helping the health service tackle the long waits for treatment that built up under the Conservatives. Continue reading... By Denis Campbell Health policy editor Private sector’s role in cutting NHS waiting lists in England to rise by 20% to...
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What the NHS reforms mean for you – as Labour unveils changes to GPs and hospitals

What the NHS reforms mean for you – as Labour unveils changes to GPs and hospitals

What the NHS reforms mean for you – as Labour unveils changes to GPs and hospitals The prime minister said the reforms focused on providing more convenience for patients in a key speech on Monday Continue reading this article about What the NHS reforms mean for you – as Labour unveils changes to GPs and hospitals by Rachel Clun NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Grooming gang row overshadows Keir Starmer's NHS speech

Grooming gang row overshadows Keir Starmer's NHS speech

Grooming gang row overshadows Keir Starmer's NHS speech Keir Starmer spent a significant time this morning arguing that the last thing we need is another review and report when the government just needs to act. Unfortunately, he wasn’t talking about social care reform, but grooming gangs, which ended up dominating the question and answer session after his big NHS speech. The NHS staff Continue reading this article about Grooming gang row overshadows Keir Starmer's NHS speech by Isabel Hardman NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Keir Starmer says NHS elective reform plan will focus on patient control – video

Keir Starmer says NHS elective reform plan will focus on patient control – video The prime minister announced the NHS app would give patients greater choice and control over their treatment. He said the overhaul would focus on making appointments available in the community rather than at hospital and preventing unnecessary referrals. He said that giving the choice to patients over non-essential follow-up appointments would free up about 1m appointments a year for those who need them UK politics live Continue reading... By Keir Starmer says NHS elective reform plan will focus on patient control – video to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff | Patient Forums
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NHS test and scan hubs to open 12 hours a day and 450,000 patients to be seen faster

NHS test and scan hubs to open 12 hours a day and 450,000 patients to be seen faster

NHS test and scan hubs to open 12 hours a day and 450,000 patients to be seen faster Labour's Elective Reform Plan will be unveiled by Sir Keir Starmer in a landmark speech on Monday Continue reading this article about NHS test and scan hubs to open 12 hours a day and 450,000 patients to be seen faster by Jane Merrick NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Sign up for a free 12-week healthy eating & gentle exercise programme from Guy’s & St Thomas

Sign up for a free 12-week healthy eating & gentle exercise programme from Guy’s & St Thomas

Sign up for a free 12-week healthy eating & gentle exercise programme from Guy’s & St Thomas Find out if you can get help from Guy’s & St Thomas Healthy Weight Hub, which includes nutritionists and physiotherapists Continue reading this article about Sign up for a free 12-week healthy eating & gentle exercise programme from Guy’s & St Thomas by Lambeth Council NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Understanding faith and belief in the NHS

Understanding faith and belief in the NHS

Understanding faith and belief in the NHS Share your views on religious expression at work and access a summary of our initial research findings on faith and belief in the NHS. Continue reading this article about Understanding faith and belief in the NHS by NHS Employers NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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PM sets out plan to end waiting list backlogs through millions more appointments

PM sets out plan to end waiting list backlogs through millions more appointments

PM sets out plan to end waiting list backlogs through millions more appointments Millions of patients will be able to access more appointments closer to home and get the treatment they need faster under a new plan to tackle hospital backlogs. Continue reading this article about PM sets out plan to end waiting list backlogs through millions more appointments by Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Keir Starmer NHS latest: Prime minister to outline plans to cut NHS waiting lists

Keir Starmer NHS latest: Prime minister to outline plans to cut NHS waiting lists

Keir Starmer NHS latest: Prime minister to outline plans to cut NHS waiting lists The PM is also expected to be asked about demands for a new inquiry into child sexual abuse by grooming gangs. Continue reading this article about Keir Starmer NHS latest: Prime minister to outline plans to cut NHS waiting lists by @BBCNews NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Starmer expected to defend his record on rape gangs in Q&A after health reform speech – UK politics live updates

Starmer expected to defend his record on rape gangs in Q&A after health reform speech – UK politics live updates No 10 has previously said little about inflammatory claims from Elon Musk but issue likely to dominate questions today after major speech on NHS Starmer reminds the audience that his wife and sister work for the NHS, as his mother did. And he says, if it had not been for the care his mother got from the NHS for her Still’s, “I wouldn’t be standing here in front of you today”. He says every family in the country has a story like this to tell about the NHS. So 2025 is about rebuilding Britain, and rebuilding our NHS is the cornerstone of that, and that’s why I wanted to come here to make this speech this morning. We will...
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NHS England chief executive visits Royal Free Hospital

NHS England chief executive visits Royal Free Hospital

NHS England chief executive visits Royal Free Hospital NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard visited the Royal Free Hospital (RFH) where she announced a new strategy for planned care across the country. Continue reading this article about NHS England chief executive visits Royal Free Hospital by Royal Free London NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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The Times view on NHS reform: Frontline Care

The Times view on NHS reform: Frontline Care

The Times view on NHS reform: Frontline Care As flu cases rise, Labour’s plans to relieve the long-term NHS crisis and make it fit for purpose include sensible ideas that should be implemented immediately Continue reading this article about The Times view on NHS reform: Frontline Care by The Times Leading Articles 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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