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NHS app to become new ‘front door’ for appointments, screenings and test results
NHS app to become new ‘front door’ for appointments, screenings and test results Millions more people will receive personal health information directly to their smartphones Continue reading this article about NHS app to become new ‘front door’ for appointments, screenings and test results by Harry Stedman NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS app to become default source for appointments, screenings and test results
NHS app to become default source for appointments, screenings and test results Millions more people will receive personal health information directly to their smartphones within the next three years. Continue reading this article about NHS app to become default source for appointments, screenings and test results by Harry Stedman NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Millions more patients to receive screening invites and appointment reminders on NHS app
Millions more patients to receive screening invites and appointment reminders on NHS app Millions more patients are set to receive appointment reminders, screening invitations, and test on their smartphones via the NHS app. Continue reading this article about Millions more patients to receive screening invites and appointment reminders on NHS app by LBC NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
London home to the most NHS volunteers in the UK
London home to the most NHS volunteers in the UK New data shows London has the highest number of NHS volunteers than any other region in the UK, with over 14,000* supporting the NHS across the capital. Since April 2024, Londoners have dedicated a total of nearly 736,000 hours** of their time to support health services and the communities they serve – a lifeline in […] Continue reading this article about London home to the most NHS volunteers in the UK by Ldn-Post NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Patients to receive reminders and test results via the NHS App
Patients to receive reminders and test results via the NHS App Millions more patients will receive appointments, screening invitations and other important information via the NHS App, as part of £50million upgrade. Continue reading this article about Patients to receive reminders and test results via the NHS App by Department of Health and Social Care NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS budget to rise in spending review at expense of other services
NHS budget to rise in spending review at expense of other services Though the Department of Health will be the biggest winner next week, health chiefs warn the £30 billion increase may not be enough to meet Labour’s pledges Continue reading this article about NHS budget to rise in spending review at expense of other services by Chris Smyth, Whitehall Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS Scotland publishes £206m tender for cloud integration solution
NHS Scotland publishes £206m tender for cloud integration solution NHS Scotland has published a tender worth £206m seeking a cloud solution and systems implementer as part of a software-as-a-service overhaul. Continue reading this article about NHS Scotland publishes £206m tender for cloud integration solution by Jordan Sollof NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS pay 2025-26: the rates for nursing staff across the UK
NHS pay 2025-26: the rates for nursing staff across the UK Infographic story detailing the pay by band for NHS nursing staff on Agenda for Change contracts in each of the UK countries, after recent pay announcements for 2025-26. We compare pay for NHS Continue reading this article about NHS pay 2025-26: the rates for nursing staff across the UK by Stephanie Heughan, Kelly Cooke-Mwangeka NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Health leaders welcome plan to improve emergency care performance
Health leaders welcome plan to improve emergency care performance Making sure the NHS does not continue to fall into crisis each winter will be essential for improving public confidence in the health service Continue reading this article about Health leaders welcome plan to improve emergency care performance by NHS Confederation NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS Sussex News
NHS Sussex News Patients urged to cancel GP appointments they cannot attend As we continue our focus on the steps being taken across GP practices to further improve access, this week people are… Continue reading NHS Sussex News – 6 June 2025 Continue reading this article about NHS Sussex News by Harriet Rayfield NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Brighton GP practice investigated for prescribing trans hormones to children
Brighton GP practice investigated for prescribing trans hormones to children NHS ‘rapid’ probe comes after Wes Streeting last month ordered a review into the use of cross-sex hormones in children Continue reading this article about Brighton GP practice investigated for prescribing trans hormones to children by Michael Searles NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS Sussex primary care campaign calls on patients to cancel GP appointments they cannot attend
NHS Sussex primary care campaign calls on patients to cancel GP appointments they cannot attend People across Sussex continue to benefit from enhanced access to their GP practice, with more options available than ever before to book and receive care. However, one growing challenge is… Continue reading NHS Sussex primary care campaign calls on patients to cancel GP appointments they cannot attend Continue reading this article about NHS Sussex primary care campaign calls on patients to cancel GP appointments they cannot attend by Harriet Rayfield NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS chiefs rip up pro-trans guidance as hospitals no longer told to allow transgender people to use their toilets and changing rooms
NHS chiefs rip up pro-trans guidance as hospitals no longer told to allow transgender people to use their toilets and changing rooms Continue reading this article about NHS chiefs rip up pro-trans guidance as hospitals no longer told to allow transgender people to use their toilets and changing rooms by George Bunn NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Urgent and emergency care plan
Urgent and emergency care plan Summary and commentary on NHS England's plan for urgent and emergency care. Continue reading this article about Urgent and emergency care plan by NHS Confederation 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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