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NHS hits 'crisis point' as sick Scots wait nearly an hour on the phone for help

NHS hits 'crisis point' as sick Scots wait nearly an hour on the phone for help

NHS hits 'crisis point' as sick Scots wait nearly an hour on the phone for help SICK Scots being forced to wait nearly an hour for NHS 24 call help shows the service has hit “crisis point”, it was claimed last night. Official figures reveal a five-minute target for answering c… Continue reading this article about NHS hits 'crisis point' as sick Scots wait nearly an hour on the phone for help by Conor Matchett NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Peter MacMahon: SNP was on the verge of reforming NHS - before being blown off course

Peter MacMahon: SNP was on the verge of reforming NHS - before being blown off course

Peter MacMahon: SNP was on the verge of reforming NHS - before being blown off course It’s a good, well-informed piece. Not sure about a write-off because it’s a journalist calling for reform – rather than, say, an ex-politician… Continue reading this article about Peter MacMahon: SNP was on the verge of reforming NHS - before being blown off course by Peter MacMahon NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Government says GP and NHS changes next week will slash waiting lists in half

Government says GP and NHS changes next week will slash waiting lists in half

Government says GP and NHS changes next week will slash waiting lists in half Family doctors will be able to refer patients directly for some treatments without going via a consultant, and the NHS app will get a significant update in major reforms to be unveiled by the Government Continue reading this article about Government says GP and NHS changes next week will slash waiting lists in half by Tim Hanlon NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Cornwall health services declare critical incident amid ‘significant pressure’

Cornwall health services declare critical incident amid ‘significant pressure’

Cornwall health services declare critical incident amid ‘significant pressure’ NHS bosses made the decision after ‘sustained’ pressure on Cornwall’s main hospital and emergency department this week. Continue reading this article about Cornwall health services declare critical incident amid ‘significant pressure’ by PA News Agency NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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GPs to send patients for hospital tests avoiding consultants to cut NHS waiting lists

GPs to send patients for hospital tests avoiding consultants to cut NHS waiting lists

GPs to send patients for hospital tests avoiding consultants to cut NHS waiting lists Patients with symptoms of cancer, heart failure and bowel conditions will no longer have to wait to see a consultant first under Labour reform Continue reading this article about GPs to send patients for hospital tests avoiding consultants to cut NHS waiting lists by Jane Dalton NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Some hospitals restrict visitors as flu cases rise

Some hospitals restrict visitors as flu cases rise

Some hospitals restrict visitors as flu cases rise The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has reduced visiting in hospitals due to the rising numbers of flu, Covid and other winter illnesses. Continue reading this article about Some hospitals restrict visitors as flu cases rise by Jordan Reynolds NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Sweeping reforms to GP and NHS services to slash waiting lists in half

Sweeping reforms to GP and NHS services to slash waiting lists in half

Sweeping reforms to GP and NHS services to slash waiting lists in half The NHS Elective Reform Plan will be announced by Sir Keir Starmer alongside health secretary Wes Streeting and Amanda Prichard, chief executive of NHS England. Continue reading this article about Sweeping reforms to GP and NHS services to slash waiting lists in half by Shaun Wooller NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Starmer’s team hope policy blitz will prove that Labour can deliver change

Starmer’s team hope policy blitz will prove that Labour can deliver change Those close to PM worry voters are running out of patience and want reforms to directly help public Keir Starmer to unveil radical NHS changes to cut waiting times Keir Starmer has at last managed a family holiday, but by next week the Madeira sun may already feel a distant memory as he embarks on a policy blitz that could be crucial in deciding his government’s fortunes over this parliament. A speech on Monday detailing what No 10 is billing as a “radical” approach to cut NHS waiting lists is expected to be followed by an announcement on crime, as the prime minister faces pressure to make changes that directly and rapidly benefit voters, rather than just...
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Keir Starmer to announce radical NHS changes to cut waiting times

Keir Starmer to announce radical NHS changes to cut waiting times Exclusive: Patients in England to get direct referrals for tests without seeing consultant, but critics say plan is ‘deluded’ Starmer’s team hope policy blitz will prove that Labour can deliver change Keir Starmer will attempt to reset his premiership next week by setting out a series of radical NHS changes aimed at reducing waiting times for millions of patients in England. The shake-up comes after a torrid first six months in government and amid mounting frustration among patients. More than 6 million are waiting for care. Continue reading... By Andrew Gregory Health editor Keir Starmer to announce radical NHS changes to cut waiting times to Continue...
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NHS doctor shares little-known cancer warning sign on skin that could be missed

NHS doctor shares little-known cancer warning sign on skin that could be missed

NHS doctor shares little-known cancer warning sign on skin that could be missed EXCLUSIVE: With some cancer symptoms hard to pinpoint due to them being attributed to other illnesses, Dr Sarah Jarvis shared the "really important" signs that may require a further check Continue reading this article about NHS doctor shares little-known cancer warning sign on skin that could be missed by Samantha Masters 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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