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ICB chief quits to go full-time at NHS England
ICB chief quits to go full-time at NHS England The chief executive of an integrated care system is leaving the role to join NHS England full time. Continue reading this article about ICB chief quits to go full-time at NHS England by By Alison Moore2024-12-19T12:37:00 NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Health leaders urge people to “make the right choice” for their healthcare needs over festive period - Sussex Health & Care
Health leaders urge people to “make the right choice” for their healthcare needs over festive period - Sussex Health & Care The NHS in Sussex is urging residents to “make the right choice” when seeking urgent medical care this Christmas to help ensure that emergency services are available for those who… Continue reading Health leaders urge people to “make the right choice” for their healthcare needs over festive period Continue reading this article about Health leaders urge people to “make the right choice” for their healthcare needs over festive period - Sussex Health & Care by Nadia Quadmani NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Breast cancer breakthrough: Groundbreaking daily tablet could soon be made available on NHS
Breast cancer breakthrough: Groundbreaking daily tablet could soon be made available on NHS The drug will be available to patients with advanced forms of the disease Continue reading this article about Breast cancer breakthrough: Groundbreaking daily tablet could soon be made available on NHS by Oliver Trapnell NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Christmas warning as flu cases soar in worst December for three years
Christmas warning as flu cases soar in worst December for three years The NHS has been hit hard with an early festive flu season, with top medics warning festive season gatherings are leading to a flood of cases Continue reading this article about Christmas warning as flu cases soar in worst December for three years by Rebecca Thomas NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Flu crisis in numbers: Hospitalisations up 360% from last year as NHS under strain
Flu crisis in numbers: Hospitalisations up 360% from last year as NHS under strain Thousands of people are being hospitalised for flu as NHS grapples with record hospitalisations going into winter Continue reading this article about Flu crisis in numbers: Hospitalisations up 360% from last year as NHS under strain by Alicja Hagopian NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Growing number of flu cases threatens to overwhelm an NHS and workforce already in crisis, Royal College of Nursing responds to latest winter sit-rep
Growing number of flu cases threatens to overwhelm an NHS and workforce already in crisis, Royal College of Nursing responds to latest winter sit-rep data from NHS England | Royal College of Nursing Growing number of flu cases threatens to overwhelm an NHS and workforce already in crisis, Royal College of Nursing responds to latest winter sit-rep data from NHS England Continue reading this article about Growing number of flu cases threatens to overwhelm an NHS and workforce already in crisis, Royal College of Nursing responds to latest winter sit-rep data from NHS England | Royal College of Nursing by The Royal College of Nursing NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Number of people in hospital in England with flu jumps 41% in a week Average of 2,629 patients this week is more than four times number at this point last year, NHS figures show The number of people in hospital in England with flu has jumped 41% in a week and continues to be more than four times the number at this point last year, NHS figures show. An average of 2,629 flu patients were in beds in England each day last week, 2,504 in general or acute (G&A) beds and 125 in critical care. Continue reading... By PA Media Number of people in hospital in England with flu jumps 41% in a week to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff | Patient Forums
Daily tablet for advanced breast cancer patients set for NHS rollout
Daily tablet for advanced breast cancer patients set for NHS rollout Elacestrant is recommended for patients whose cancer has worsened after at least a year of treatment with hormone therapy and CDK4/6 inhibitor. Continue reading this article about Daily tablet for advanced breast cancer patients set for NHS rollout by Storm Newton NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Women with breast cancer to get 'more time' as pill to be free on NHS
Women with breast cancer to get 'more time' as pill to be free on NHS The once-a-day table, elacestrant, will be prescribed to women with a gene mutation that makes traditional hormone-based treatments less effective. Continue reading this article about Women with breast cancer to get 'more time' as pill to be free on NHS by Kate Pickles NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Stay merry and bright: Winter wellness tips for the festive period
Stay merry and bright: Winter wellness tips for the festive period As the festive season approaches, NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership want to ensure you stay healthy and happy during the… Continue reading this article about Stay merry and bright: Winter wellness tips for the festive period by Karen Darley NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
'Punishment beatings' cause NHS leaders to hide problems, says ...
'Punishment beatings' cause NHS leaders to hide problems, says ... A political culture "geared around sparing reputations" rather than being honest about the NHS's failings has led to "backside covering" by senior managers trying to avoid "punishment beatings", the health and care secretary has said. Continue reading this article about 'Punishment beatings' cause NHS leaders to hide problems, says ... by By Matt Discombe2024-12-19T06:33:00 NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Critically ill children waiting months for life-saving procedure - with all NHS beds full
Critically ill children waiting months for life-saving procedure - with all NHS beds full Critically ill children are waiting up to eight weeks for life-saving procedures because there's no space in the NHS, LBC has learned. Continue reading this article about Critically ill children waiting months for life-saving procedure - with all NHS beds full by @AlanJZycinski NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Keir Starmer: SNP has run out of excuses on NHS waiting lists
Keir Starmer: SNP has run out of excuses on NHS waiting lists Prime minister says ‘we’ve provided the money, they’ve got the powers’ after The Times reports that most Scottish boards have more long waits than all of England Continue reading this article about Keir Starmer: SNP has run out of excuses on NHS waiting lists by Ed Halford, Reporter 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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