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My daughter died after waiting hours for an ambulance. We need to save the NHS
My daughter died after waiting hours for an ambulance. We need to save the NHS Mike is a retired nurse in the NHS. Three years ago, his daughter died of sepsis after waiting hours for an ambulance. Continue reading this article about My daughter died after waiting hours for an ambulance. We need to save the NHS by Guest Columnist NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Record number of cancers diagnosed early boosting chances of survival
Record number of cancers diagnosed early boosting chances of survival RECORD numbers of cancers are being diagnosed early when they are more curable, NHS figures show. Nearly six in ten of the 13 most common tumours were caught at stage one or two, the health service… Continue reading this article about Record number of cancers diagnosed early boosting chances of survival by Sam Blanchard NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Early cancer diagnosis in England reaches highest level
Early cancer diagnosis in England reaches highest level The data shows nearly three in five patients are being diagnosed at stages one or two, when the cancer is easier to treat. Continue reading this article about Early cancer diagnosis in England reaches highest level by William Warnes NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Number of early-stage cancer diagnoses in England at record level, NHS says Nearly three in five patients are diagnosed at stages one or two, when cancer is easier to treat, analysis of data shows The number of patients being diagnosed with cancer at an early stage in England has risen to its highest level, according to NHS analysis. The latest data, which focuses on 13 of the most common cancers, such as breast, prostate and lung cancer, shows nearly three in five patients are being diagnosed at stages one or two, when cancer is easier to treat. Continue reading... By PA Media Number of early-stage cancer diagnoses in England at record level, NHS says to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff | Patient Forums
Early cancer diagnosis in England reaches highest level
Early cancer diagnosis in England reaches highest level The data shows nearly three in five patients are being diagnosed at stages one or two, when the cancer is easier to treat. Continue reading this article about Early cancer diagnosis in England reaches highest level by William Warnes NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Number of early-stage cancer diagnoses in England at record level, NHS says
Number of early-stage cancer diagnoses in England at record level, NHS says Nearly three in five patients are diagnosed at stages one or two, when cancer is easier to treat, analysis shows Continue reading this article about Number of early-stage cancer diagnoses in England at record level, NHS says by Guardian staff reporter NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Scottish Government should consider changing test for strokes, review finds
Scottish Government should consider changing test for strokes, review finds Son of father who died after symptoms were missed in routine checks wants ministers to get hospitals to act on NHS investigation’s findings Continue reading this article about Scottish Government should consider changing test for strokes, review finds by Simon Johnson NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Forced to resort to A&E because the GP surgery has no appointments
Forced to resort to A&E because the GP surgery has no appointments Plus: Labour’s schools raid; Southgate’s knighthood; low-vis cyclists; in defence of home-working; and ‘haitch’ rears its ugly head again Continue reading this article about Forced to resort to A&E because the GP surgery has no appointments by Letters to the Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Care workers are set to be trained to carry out NHS health checks
Care workers are set to be trained to carry out NHS health checks The government is set to approve plans which would see care workers be trained to perform certain health checks in an attempt to slash ever-increasing NHS waiting lists. Continue reading this article about Care workers are set to be trained to carry out NHS health checks by Kumail Jaffer NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Obesity treatment in NHS hospitals quadruples in a decade
Obesity treatment in NHS hospitals quadruples in a decade Data comes comes after health service faced criticism over decision to deny weight loss jabs to vast majority of obese patients Continue reading this article about Obesity treatment in NHS hospitals quadruples in a decade by Ollie Corfe,Laura Donnelly NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Housebuilding, skills, health: Key UK policies to watch in 2025
Housebuilding, skills, health: Key UK policies to watch in 2025 First six months of new year will prove crucial to Starmer’s ambition to drive ‘change’ Continue reading this article about Housebuilding, skills, health: Key UK policies to watch in 2025 by Jennifer Williams,Peter Foster,Laura Hughes NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Hospital failings led to woman’s death after weight loss surgery, coroner says Susan Evans not seen by specialist at the Queen Alexandra in Portsmouth despite complications and contracted sepsis Failings at a hospital contributed to the death of a 55-year-old woman who suffered abdominal sepsis after weight loss surgery at the time of a junior doctors’ strike, a coroner has said. Susan Evans returned to Queen Alexandra hospital in Portsmouth, Hampshire, with stomach pains two days after undergoing elective gastric bypass surgery. Continue reading... By Steven Morris Hospital failings led to woman’s death after weight loss surgery, coroner says to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff | Patient Forums
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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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