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You are descending into populist frustration. Thank you for continuing to hold | John Naughton

You are descending into populist frustration. Thank you for continuing to hold | John Naughton Neverending calls to automated customer service lines aren’t just frustrating – new research suggests they may be quietly radicalising as well Question: what are the eight most annoying words in the English language? Answer: “Your call is important to us … please hold.” But when you have turned into a gibbering wreck after 10 minutes of your valuable time have ticked away – intermittently punctuated by assurances that, while your tormentor is “experiencing high call volumes at the moment”, nevertheless your call is still important to him/her/it – you can take comfort in the thought that you are not alone. In fact, you belong to the majority...
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NHS doctor shares three symptoms of pancreatic cancer you 'cannot ignore'

NHS doctor shares three symptoms of pancreatic cancer you 'cannot ignore'

NHS doctor shares three symptoms of pancreatic cancer you 'cannot ignore' Pancreatic cancer has one of the lowest survival rates of any form of the disease, with just five percent of patients living for 10 or more years after diagnosis Continue reading this article about NHS doctor shares three symptoms of pancreatic cancer you 'cannot ignore' by Lizzie McAllister NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Campaigners warn NHS 'cannot afford hospice cuts'

Campaigners warn NHS 'cannot afford hospice cuts'

Campaigners warn NHS 'cannot afford hospice cuts' Hospice UK has spoken out after Leicestershire hospice Loros announced a consultation on jobs. -[yahoo.north.america]-[headline]-[news]-[bizdev]-[isapi]"]Continue reading this article about Campaigners warn NHS 'cannot afford hospice cuts' by Adam Moss - BBC News, Leicester NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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'My incurable bowel cancer isn't enough to stop NHS making stupid mistakes'

'My incurable bowel cancer isn't enough to stop NHS making stupid mistakes'

'My incurable bowel cancer isn't enough to stop NHS making stupid mistakes' You'd think something as serious as incurable bowel cancer would rule out silly mistakes during treatment. You'd be wrong. Continue reading this article about 'My incurable bowel cancer isn't enough to stop NHS making stupid mistakes' by Robert Fisk NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Scancell joins NHS Cancer Vaccine Launchpad

Scancell joins NHS Cancer Vaccine Launchpad

Scancell joins NHS Cancer Vaccine Launchpad Scancell Holdings PLC (AIM:SCLP, OTC:SCNLF) CEO Phillip L’Huillier talked with Proactive about the company’s partnership with the NHS Cancer Vaccine... Continue reading this article about Scancell joins NHS Cancer Vaccine Launchpad by @proactive_uk NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Check your body every 3 weeks for these symptoms that could be cancer - see full list

Check your body every 3 weeks for these symptoms that could be cancer - see full list

Check your body every 3 weeks for these symptoms that could be cancer - see full list NHS England’s top cancer doctor says we should be checking for these changes in our body at least once every three weeks - as they could be a sign of something serious Continue reading this article about Check your body every 3 weeks for these symptoms that could be cancer - see full list by Martin Bagot NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS Trust responsible for Northwick Park pays over £5m in misdiagnosis claims since 2019

NHS Trust responsible for Northwick Park pays over £5m in misdiagnosis claims since 2019

NHS Trust responsible for Northwick Park pays over £5m in misdiagnosis claims since 2019 London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, the organisation responsible for Northwick Park Hospital in Harrow, has paid out more than £5 million Continue reading this article about NHS Trust responsible for Northwick Park pays over £5m in misdiagnosis claims since 2019 by Chris Mitchell NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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UK Biobank is safely sharing health data to drive medical research | Letter

UK Biobank is safely sharing health data to drive medical research | Letter Prof Rory Collins, CEO of UK Biobank, responds to concerns about access to UK patient information, highlighting the safeguards and research benefits Your report (Revealed: Chinese researchers can access half a million UK GP records, 15 April) fails to recognise the importance of data in advancing health research, when shared safely, securely and on a global scale. UK Biobank was set up 20 years ago by the Medical Research Council and Wellcome with the mission to create the most detailed source of health data for researchers worldwide. The dream became a reality thanks to half a million volunteers across the UK. Researchers from academia, charity and...
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AI co-pilot revolutionises NHS: Tortus AI streamlines clinical workflows

AI co-pilot revolutionises NHS: Tortus AI streamlines clinical workflows

AI co-pilot revolutionises NHS: Tortus AI streamlines clinical workflows Tortus AI is transforming healthcare by eliminating human error and accelerating safe AI adoption with their innovative AI co-pilot Continue reading this article about AI co-pilot revolutionises NHS: Tortus AI streamlines clinical workflows by Emily Warrender NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS urges anyone with these 18 cancer symptoms to contact their GP

NHS urges anyone with these 18 cancer symptoms to contact their GP

NHS urges anyone with these 18 cancer symptoms to contact their GP Health chiefs issued an appeal after a survey found people were more likely to check the weather or their bank balance than for signs of the disease. Continue reading this article about NHS urges anyone with these 18 cancer symptoms to contact their GP by Hanna Geissler NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Dying to save the NHS | Tom Jones

Dying to save the NHS | Tom Jones

Dying to save the NHS | Tom Jones I have been planning my parent’s death with them for some time. That is, we are thinking about how to manage their assets. Continue reading this article about Dying to save the NHS | Tom Jones by The Critic Magazine 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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