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Physician associates introduced to NHS ‘without a clear vision’, says review lead

Physician associates introduced to NHS ‘without a clear vision’, says review lead

Physician associates introduced to NHS ‘without a clear vision’, says review lead Exclusive: Physician associates (PAs) were introduced into the NHS ‘without clear vision' and workforce planning, the review lead has said. Continue reading this article about Physician associates introduced to NHS ‘without a clear vision’, says review lead by Sofia Lind NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS App to be used to recruit patients for clinical trials

NHS App to be used to recruit patients for clinical trials

NHS App to be used to recruit patients for clinical trials Millions of patients can now sign up to take part in clinical trials via the NHS App, the government has said. In an announcement, published on 16 June 2025, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said: “Millions of people will now be able to search for and sign up to life-changing clinical trials, via […] Continue reading this article about NHS App to be used to recruit patients for clinical trials by Sheralyn Bone NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Brits born between these dates will be sent free NHS cancer test kit - what you need to know

Brits born between these dates will be sent free NHS cancer test kit - what you need to know

Brits born between these dates will be sent free NHS cancer test kit - what you need to know These kits could help detect one of the most common types of cancer in the UK before noticeable symptoms appear. Continue reading this article about Brits born between these dates will be sent free NHS cancer test kit - what you need to know by Fiona Callingham NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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No NHS cataract op after six years … in England I’d have waited weeks

No NHS cataract op after six years … in England I’d have waited weeks

No NHS cataract op after six years … in England I’d have waited weeks Averil Walker spent £6,000 for private treatment when no surgery date materialised. South of the border the private sector carries out procedures on behalf of the NHS Continue reading this article about No NHS cataract op after six years … in England I’d have waited weeks by Helen Puttick NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS GP reveals toilet 'doom scrolling' can be disastrous for health

NHS GP reveals toilet 'doom scrolling' can be disastrous for health

NHS GP reveals toilet 'doom scrolling' can be disastrous for health Scrolling on the loo for minutes on end could trigger a host of health problems, including piles and even rectal prolapse, one top NHS GP has warned. Continue reading this article about NHS GP reveals toilet 'doom scrolling' can be disastrous for health by Elen Johnston NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS worker in Tehran says he's 'trapped at home' left 'scrambling for drinking water' amid ongoing Israel-Iran conflict

NHS worker in Tehran says he's 'trapped at home' left 'scrambling for drinking water' amid ongoing Israel-Iran conflict

NHS worker in Tehran says he's 'trapped at home' left 'scrambling for drinking water' amid ongoing Israel-Iran conflict A British NHS worker has described being "trapped" in Iran with no "support" from the British Embassy as the fighting between Israel and Iran intensifies. Continue reading this article about NHS worker in Tehran says he's 'trapped at home' left 'scrambling for drinking water' amid ongoing Israel-Iran conflict by LBC NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Is Trump targeting the NHS in trade negotiations? This reports says it is

Is Trump targeting the NHS in trade negotiations? This reports says it is

Is Trump targeting the NHS in trade negotiations? This reports says it is Britain could face higher drug costs as part of a deal to stave off future tariffs from Donald Trump, according to a report in the Daily Telegraph.... Continue reading this article about Is Trump targeting the NHS in trade negotiations? This reports says it is by @proactive_x NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Yes, NHS Scotland needs money — but it needs leadership more

Yes, NHS Scotland needs money — but it needs leadership more

Yes, NHS Scotland needs money — but it needs leadership more Extra cash is coming, but a friend’s experience illustrates a wider problem as a lack of joined-up thinking left a valued carer unable to work Continue reading this article about Yes, NHS Scotland needs money — but it needs leadership more by Magnus Linklater NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS App to match patients with clinical trials under 10-year health plan

NHS App to match patients with clinical trials under 10-year health plan

NHS App to match patients with clinical trials under 10-year health plan Patients will be able to register for clinical trials via the NHS App under new Government plans to speed up access to new treatments. Continue reading this article about NHS App to match patients with clinical trials under 10-year health plan by Sofia Lind NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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What GP Practices Need from the Next NHS Strategy

What GP Practices Need from the Next NHS Strategy

What GP Practices Need from the Next NHS Strategy Public satisfaction with the NHS has reached a record low - and for those managing the day-to-day operations of GP practices, the pressure is tangible… Continue reading this article about What GP Practices Need from the Next NHS Strategy by Eleanor Potter NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Leicester NHS staff face axe in patient discharge shake-up | Article, News | News

Leicester NHS staff face axe in patient discharge shake-up | Article, News | News

Leicester NHS staff face axe in patient discharge shake-up | Article, News | News Plans to scrap specialist roles at Leicester’s hospitals that enabled patients to leave care and free up beds will put vulnerable people at risk and leave Continue reading this article about Leicester NHS staff face axe in patient discharge shake-up | Article, News | News by Chris Birks NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Increased NHS privatisation is an expensive mistake

Increased NHS privatisation is an expensive mistake

Increased NHS privatisation is an expensive mistake Health Secretary Wes Streeting yesterday announced that NHS waiting lists have been cut since Labour came to power last year. It’s an early record of which he can be proud. Patients have been waiting for too long, often in pain and to the detriment of their long-term health, for various procedures. Half a million patients [...]Read More... Continue reading this article about Increased NHS privatisation is an expensive mistake by Ammad Butt NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Explainer: NHS funding after the spending review

Explainer: NHS funding after the spending review

Explainer: NHS funding after the spending review The NHS is widely seen as having received a generous settlement in the recent spending review, compared to the settlements for other departments, such as policing and education. The settlement covers from 2026/27 to 2028/29 and gives the DHSC an overall 2.8% average annual increase in department spending, but within this NHS England, which covers Continue reading this article about Explainer: NHS funding after the spending review by LowDownNHS NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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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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