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NHS staff who responded to tragic events in Southport recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

NHS staff who responded to tragic events in Southport recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

NHS staff who responded to tragic events in Southport recognised in King’s Birthday Honours ‘Their courage, professionalism, and kindness brought comfort and care when it was needed most’ – Mayor Steve Rotheram praises Southport hospital and ambulance staff Continue reading this article about NHS staff who responded to tragic events in Southport recognised in King’s Birthday Honours by liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Is the NHS really a winner from the spending review?

Is the NHS really a winner from the spending review?

Is the NHS really a winner from the spending review? It was widely reported as a ‘generous’ settlement for the NHS in the spending review, compared to other departments such as policing and education. However, there are numerous calls on this funding and painful compromises ahead. Top line figures: The Department of Health and Social Care budget will rise by 2.8% on average from 2026/27 Continue reading this article about Is the NHS really a winner from the spending review? by LowDownNHS NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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SNP bans Ukraine from sending NHS donations to front lines

SNP bans Ukraine from sending NHS donations to front lines

SNP bans Ukraine from sending NHS donations to front lines Ministers accused of ‘morally bankrupt hypocrisy’ after government officials demanded that £800,000 of medical supplies be used for ‘civilian purposes only’ Continue reading this article about SNP bans Ukraine from sending NHS donations to front lines by Daniel Sanderson, Scottish Political Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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After 77 years and another £29bn, NHS chiefs fear public losing patience

After 77 years and another £29bn, NHS chiefs fear public losing patience

After 77 years and another £29bn, NHS chiefs fear public losing patience The health service has a budget roughly equal to Portugal’s national income — but public satisfaction is at its lowest level since 1983 Continue reading this article about After 77 years and another £29bn, NHS chiefs fear public losing patience by Shaun Lintern, Health Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Can Wes Streeting cure the NHS?

Can Wes Streeting cure the NHS?

Can Wes Streeting cure the NHS? The health secretary’s plans for prevention, digital reform and community care could turn rhetoric into reality Continue reading this article about Can Wes Streeting cure the NHS? by Andrew Rawnsley NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS patients denied breakthrough Alzheimer’s drugs

NHS patients denied breakthrough Alzheimer’s drugs

NHS patients denied breakthrough Alzheimer’s drugs The treatments, which slow the progress of the disease, were given UK licences last year but the health watchdog Nice has refused to recommend them Continue reading this article about NHS patients denied breakthrough Alzheimer’s drugs by Ben Spencer, Science Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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‘Black service, not NHS service’: Health leader condemns racial inequalities that failed mother during illness

‘Black service, not NHS service’: Health leader condemns racial inequalities that failed mother during illness

‘Black service, not NHS service’: Health leader condemns racial inequalities that failed mother during illness A health leader has condemned racial inequalities in the health service, saying that his mother received a “black service, not an NHS service” as she died. Continue reading this article about ‘Black service, not NHS service’: Health leader condemns racial inequalities that failed mother during illness by LBC NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Rachel Reeves has bet all our money on Wes Streeting saving the NHS

Rachel Reeves has bet all our money on Wes Streeting saving the NHS

Rachel Reeves has bet all our money on Wes Streeting saving the NHS With the cost of living and immigration being too severely impacted by outside factors, backing the NHS was the right choice – and delivering results on health is Labour’s best chance of winning the next election, writes John Rentoul Continue reading this article about Rachel Reeves has bet all our money on Wes Streeting saving the NHS by John Rentoul NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Former chair of Salisbury NHS trust recognised in King’s birthday honours

Former chair of Salisbury NHS trust recognised in King’s birthday honours

Former chair of Salisbury NHS trust recognised in King’s birthday honours The former chair of Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is one of four local people to have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours 2025 Continue reading this article about Former chair of Salisbury NHS trust recognised in King’s birthday honours by Tom Leaman NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Blood donor's step-by-step guide as NHS calls for one million people to sign up

Blood donor's step-by-step guide as NHS calls for one million people to sign up

Blood donor's step-by-step guide as NHS calls for one million people to sign up The NHS put out a call earlier this week for more people to sign up to donate blood, and if you've ever considered it, one donor has shared everything you need to know about the appointment Continue reading this article about Blood donor's step-by-step guide as NHS calls for one million people to sign up by Alice Sjoberg NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Millions of patients to be treated by GPs instead of hospitals

Millions of patients to be treated by GPs instead of hospitals

Millions of patients to be treated by GPs instead of hospitals NHS bosses claim half of the 135 million hospital outpatient appointments every year are 'pointless' and follow-ups and consultations could instead be done in high-street surgeries. Continue reading this article about Millions of patients to be treated by GPs instead of hospitals by Iwan Stone NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Senior health figure accuses NHS of racism over care given to dying mother

Senior health figure accuses NHS of racism over care given to dying mother Victor Adebowale says failure to detect his mother’s cancer was example of ‘black service, not NHS service’ A senior figure in the health service has criticised it for deep-seated racism after his mother “got a black service, not an NHS service” before she died. Victor Adebowale, the chair of the NHS Confederation, claimed his mother Grace’s lung cancer went undiagnosed because black people get “disproportionately poor” health service care. Black British mothers are up to four times more likely to die during pregnancy or within six weeks of giving birth than white mothers. Those of black and African or Caribbean origin are twice as likely to have a stroke...
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For Labour and the NHS, it’s Wes Streeting or bust

For Labour and the NHS, it’s Wes Streeting or bust

For Labour and the NHS, it’s Wes Streeting or bust In a government devoid of big ideas, health secretary’s reform plan is the one chance of living up to its election slogan Continue reading this article about For Labour and the NHS, it’s Wes Streeting or bust by Fraser Nelson NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS waiting lists: reasons to be careful

NHS waiting lists: reasons to be careful

NHS waiting lists: reasons to be careful Rajan Madhok The focus on waiting lists is good news for people who have waited for a long time, and it seems wrong to question the efforts being made to help them –surely we must do whatever it takes to alleviate their suffering. Equally, it is important to understand the implications of making this decision. […] Continue reading this article about NHS waiting lists: reasons to be careful by Mark Mansfield 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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