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New NHS nursing uniforms make senior nurses ‘more visible’

New NHS nursing uniforms make senior nurses ‘more visible’

New NHS nursing uniforms make senior nurses ‘more visible’ Senior nursing staff working at a trust in Greater Manchester have recently adopted the new national NHS uniform for England in a bid to give matrons and ward leaders clearer leadership status, Continue reading this article about New NHS nursing uniforms make senior nurses ‘more visible’ by Shruti Sheth Trivedi NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Bolton NHS trust could 'run out of cash' within a few months, report reveals

Bolton NHS trust could 'run out of cash' within a few months, report reveals

Bolton NHS trust could 'run out of cash' within a few months, report reveals Bolton NHS Foundation Trust could run out of cash within the next few months and will require revenue cash support of around £16m, a new report… Continue reading this article about Bolton NHS trust could 'run out of cash' within a few months, report reveals by Leah Collins NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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China to gain access to 500,000 NHS medical records

China to gain access to 500,000 NHS medical records

China to gain access to 500,000 NHS medical records The information is being uploaded to the central database of the UK Biobank, a research hub that makes data available to universities, scientific institutes and private companies. Continue reading this article about China to gain access to 500,000 NHS medical records by Shaun Wooller NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Family of man who committed murder after escaping from mental health unit say they were 'failed' by NHS trust

Family of man who committed murder after escaping from mental health unit say they were 'failed' by NHS trust

Family of man who committed murder after escaping from mental health unit say they were 'failed' by NHS trust Joshua Carroll escaped from the unit in Manchester on 21 occasions and after doing so in September 2022, he beat a man to death in a park. The Carroll family say they had repeatedly complained to the trust and asked for help. Continue reading this article about Family of man who committed murder after escaping from mental health unit say they were 'failed' by NHS trust by Katie Barnfield NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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British hospitals introduce treatment for heart failure that cuts deaths by 62%

British hospitals introduce treatment for heart failure that cuts deaths by 62% ‘Gamechanger’ brought in after success of trial offering larger doses of drugs within first two weeks of treatment People in Britain with heart failure are being given larger doses of drugs at the start of their treatment after a global study found that this led to a huge fall in deaths. Experts say the new approach could mean those with the potentially fatal condition start receiving their ideal amount of medication within two weeks of diagnosis rather than after many months. Continue reading... By Denis Campbell Health policy editor British hospitals introduce treatment for heart failure that cuts deaths by 62% to Continue reading... NHS Forums -...
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NHS charity funds innovative surf therapy programme

NHS charity funds innovative surf therapy programme

NHS charity funds innovative surf therapy programme FOLLOWING generous donations, Hywel Dda Health Charities – the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board – has funded a Tonic Surf Therapy programme worth £4,000. The funding paid for ten young people receiving support from mental health services to take part in the ten-session programme. The Tonic Surf Therapy programme provides structured surf […] Continue reading this article about NHS charity funds innovative surf therapy programme by Tom Sinclair NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS 10-Year Plan Consultation: The public’s priorities for change

NHS 10-Year Plan Consultation: The public’s priorities for change

NHS 10-Year Plan Consultation: The public’s priorities for change As the NHS 10-year plan consultation wraps up its second phase, the 38 Degrees community has once again played a vital role in ensuring the public’s views are at the centre of this huge conversation about the future of our health service. Continue reading this article about NHS 10-Year Plan Consultation: The public’s priorities for change by 38 Degrees team NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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China given access to half a million anonymised NHS GP records

China given access to half a million anonymised NHS GP records

China given access to half a million anonymised NHS GP records The Chinese genetics company BGI was among those given approval to access UK Biobank patient data, despite being put on a US blacklist by Joe Biden in 2023 Continue reading this article about China given access to half a million anonymised NHS GP records by Poppy Koronka, Health Correspondent NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS Greater Manchester has to save £41 MILLION from staff budget as government's reforms hit

NHS Greater Manchester has to save £41 MILLION from staff budget as government's reforms hit

NHS Greater Manchester has to save £41 MILLION from staff budget as government's reforms hit NHS Greater Manchester is ‘required to submit an outline plan' by the end of May of how millions will be saved, reports health writer Helena Vesty Continue reading this article about NHS Greater Manchester has to save £41 MILLION from staff budget as government's reforms hit by Helena Vesty NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Confirm NHS pay rises now, RCN tells government | News | Royal College of Nursing

Confirm NHS pay rises now, RCN tells government | News | Royal College of Nursing

Confirm NHS pay rises now, RCN tells government | News | Royal College of Nursing The Pay Review Body’s report was delivered to the UK government late last week, but details on the 2025/26 NHS pay awards still haven’t been confirmed Continue reading this article about Confirm NHS pay rises now, RCN tells government | News | Royal College of Nursing by The Royal College of Nursing NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Katy Perry’s blast-off was a waste of space | Letters

Katy Perry’s blast-off was a waste of space | Letters Blue Origin ‘crew’ | Vanity mission | Privileged ladies | Travel tech | Overheard in hospital Lauren Sánchez, Katy Perry and their companions were no more “crew” of the Blue Origin than my family and I were crew of the British Airways flight from Marrakech to Gatwick on Sunday as we returned from holiday (Blue Origin crew including Katy Perry safely returns to Earth after space flight, 14 April). We were all, in fact, passengers. Dan Stacey London • It doesn’t bother me if Jeff Bezos wants to give his wife-to-be a hen party in space, but what does bother me is the environmental damage caused by this vanity project. It shows selfishness and irresponsibility on a colossal scale...
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Gloucestershire pupils just became the NHS’s youngest public health stars

Gloucestershire pupils just became the NHS’s youngest public health stars

Gloucestershire pupils just became the NHS’s youngest public health stars Young pupils at Filton Avenue Primary School are starring in adorable yet informative NHS videos aimed at helping families make better choices during illness Continue reading this article about Gloucestershire pupils just became the NHS’s youngest public health stars by Lewis Clarke NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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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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