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Physician associates take up GP training opportunities, BMA warns NHS England

Physician associates take up GP training opportunities, BMA warns NHS England

Physician associates take up GP training opportunities, BMA warns NHS England Physician associates are taking up training opportunities that could be offered to GPs instead, the BMA has warned. Continue reading this article about Physician associates take up GP training opportunities, BMA warns NHS England by Anna Colivicchi NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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University of Bedfordshire and Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust announce official partnership - Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust

University of Bedfordshire and Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust announce official partnership - Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust

University of Bedfordshire and Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust announce official partnership - Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust The University of Bedfordshire and Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have joined forces for an exciting partnership aimed at driving advancements in education, healthcare, and community engagement across the region. […] Continue reading this article about University of Bedfordshire and Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust announce official partnership - Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust by Courteney Black NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Nottingham NHS staff announce fresh strike after pay talks, says UNISON

Nottingham NHS staff announce fresh strike after pay talks, says UNISON

Nottingham NHS staff announce fresh strike after pay talks, says UNISON Hundreds of healthcare support workers at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust will strike again next week after talks to resolve a long-running pay Continue reading this article about Nottingham NHS staff announce fresh strike after pay talks, says UNISON by Wire NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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'Spending review must invest in care if NHS is to improve,' says Confederation

'Spending review must invest in care if NHS is to improve,' says Confederation

'Spending review must invest in care if NHS is to improve,' says Confederation The NHS Confederation has backed the Health Foundation's suggestion that Reeves' Spending Review must show more investment in social care. Continue reading this article about 'Spending review must invest in care if NHS is to improve,' says Confederation by Bethany Lee NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Former County Durham addict turns life around with NHS volunteering

Former County Durham addict turns life around with NHS volunteering

Former County Durham addict turns life around with NHS volunteering Former addict Lee Hartnell, 52, from County Durham, has credited NHS volunteering with helping him overcome over 25 years of addiction. Continue reading this article about Former County Durham addict turns life around with NHS volunteering by Gavin Engelbrecht NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Bolton second most improved NHS Trust for emergency department 12-hour performance

Bolton second most improved NHS Trust for emergency department 12-hour performance

Bolton second most improved NHS Trust for emergency department 12-hour performance Bolton has been named the second most improved NHS Trust in England for its Emergency Department 12-hour performance. Continue reading this article about Bolton second most improved NHS Trust for emergency department 12-hour performance by Leah Collins NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Long-term plan for NHS workforce must follow 2026 Senedd elections, says RPS

Long-term plan for NHS workforce must follow 2026 Senedd elections, says RPS

Long-term plan for NHS workforce must follow 2026 Senedd elections, says RPS The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has added its name to a call for political parties in Wales to commit to a funded long-term plan for the future of the NHS workforce, ahead of Senedd elections in 2026. The call, published on 4 June 2025 and co-signed by 37 other health and social care bodies in […] Continue reading this article about Long-term plan for NHS workforce must follow 2026 Senedd elections, says RPS by Hannah Krol NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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People with cancer face ‘ticking timebomb’ due to NHS staff shortages

People with cancer face ‘ticking timebomb’ due to NHS staff shortages Royal College of Radiologists warns of long delays to have surgery or treatment, raising chances of disease spreading People with cancer face a “ticking timebomb” of delays in getting diagnosed and treated because the NHS is too short-staffed to provide prompt care, senior doctors have warned. An NHS-wide shortage of radiologists and oncologists means patients are enduring long waits to have surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy and have a consultant review their care. “Our waiting times for breast radiotherapy are now the worst I have ever known in 20 years.” “Current wait for head and neck cancers [is] six weeks, meaning possible progression before...
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Women and ethnic minorities less likely to be treated after diagnosis of deadly heart disease in England, study finds

Women and ethnic minorities less likely to be treated after diagnosis of deadly heart disease in England, study finds Research shows disparity in care after detection of aortic stenosis, also affecting those living in deprived areas Women, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, and those living in the most deprived areas of England are less likely to receive treatment after a diagnosis of a deadly heart disease, according to one of the largest studies of its kind. Researchers at the University of Leicester analysed data from almost 155,000 people diagnosed with aortic stenosis – a narrowing of the valve between the heart’s main pumping chamber and the main artery – between 2000 and 2022 across England, from a database of...
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People with cancer face ‘ticking timebomb’ due to NHS staff shortages

People with cancer face ‘ticking timebomb’ due to NHS staff shortages

People with cancer face ‘ticking timebomb’ due to NHS staff shortages Royal College of Radiologists warns of long delays to have surgery or treatment, increasing the chances of disease spreading Continue reading this article about People with cancer face ‘ticking timebomb’ due to NHS staff shortages by Denis Campbell NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Patients in Wales to be removed from NHS waiting lists after missing two appointments

Patients in Wales to be removed from NHS waiting lists after missing two appointments

Patients in Wales to be removed from NHS waiting lists after missing two appointments Patients who miss two NHS appointments without good reason will be removed from treatment waiting lists, the Welsh health secretary has announced. Jeremy Miles warned that more than 700,000 appointments are missed annually in Wales, with 14% of all outpatient slots lost due to no-shows or late cancellations. “That’s not right and it’s not sustainable,” […] Continue reading this article about Patients in Wales to be removed from NHS waiting lists after missing two appointments by Deeside Dotcom NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Staff honoured at Long Service Awards 2025

Staff honoured at Long Service Awards 2025

Staff honoured at Long Service Awards 2025 Walsall and Wolverhampton NHS staff have been thanked and celebrated for their combined 16,410 years of dedication to their careers.A Long Service Awards event took place at The Willows in Willenhall yesterday (Tuesday 3 June) and celebrated both The Royal Wolverhampton and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trusts’ staff.More than 200 staff were in attendance to celebrate Continue reading this article about Staff honoured at Long Service Awards 2025 by Alice Sheppard NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS restricting access to obesity services across England, BMJ finds

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<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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