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Police launch investigation into common procedure after 11 deaths
Police launch investigation into common procedure after 11 deaths Police have launched an urgent probe into the chilling practices of surgeons at a hospital in Yorkshire, following the death of 11 patients linked to avoidable disasters on the operating table. Continue reading this article about Police launch investigation into common procedure after 11 deaths by Zoe Hardy NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Bogus psychiatrist who worked in NI told to pay NHS more than £400,000 or face longer jail term
Bogus psychiatrist who worked in NI told to pay NHS more than £400,000 or face longer jail term A bogus psychiatrist who worked in Northern Ireland has been ordered to pay back the NHS more than £400,000 or face two-and-a-half more years in prison. Continue reading this article about Bogus psychiatrist who worked in NI told to pay NHS more than £400,000 or face longer jail term by Kim Pilling NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Woman who posed as doctor ordered to pay NHS back
Woman who posed as doctor ordered to pay NHS back A bogus psychiatrist who faked being a doctor for more than 20 years, earning more than £1 million from the NHS, must pay back £400,000 or face more jail time. | ITV News Granada Continue reading this article about Woman who posed as doctor ordered to pay NHS back by ITV News NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Police investigate heart surgery patient deaths at East Yorkshire hospital Inquiry focuses on TAVI procedures carried out on elderly and frail people at Castle Hill hospital near Hull Police have launched an investigation into the deaths of heart surgery patients at an East Yorkshire hospital. The investigation is focusing on transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) procedures carried out on elderly and frail patients at Castle Hill hospital, near Hull. Continue reading... By Robyn Vinter North of England correspondent Police investigate heart surgery patient deaths at East Yorkshire hospital to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff | Patient Forums
Surge in Brits paying for private surgeries as NHS cuts back on 'limited value' operations
Surge in Brits paying for private surgeries as NHS cuts back on 'limited value' operations Private surgeries have seen a surge in operations that are considered 'low value' by the NHS as new figures reveal that funding has been cut for common procedures Continue reading this article about Surge in Brits paying for private surgeries as NHS cuts back on 'limited value' operations by Steve Richmond NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS urges Sussex residents to book spring COVID-19 vaccination before deadline
NHS urges Sussex residents to book spring COVID-19 vaccination before deadline NHS Sussex is reminding eligible residents that there are just two weeks remaining to receive a spring COVID-19 vaccination. The last date you will be able to get your COVID-19… Continue reading NHS urges Sussex residents to book spring COVID-19 vaccination before deadline Continue reading this article about NHS urges Sussex residents to book spring COVID-19 vaccination before deadline by Nadia Quadmani NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS England — South West » New mobile breast screening unit improving service in Devon
NHS England — South West » New mobile breast screening unit improving service in Devon The North and East Devon Breast Screening Service has launched a new expandable mobile breast screening unit which will provide breast screening to eligible people in North and East Devon. Breast screening can be lifesaving, yet data from 2023/24 shows that over a quarter of eligible people in Devon are not up to date with […] Continue reading this article about NHS England — South West » New mobile breast screening unit improving service in Devon by NHS England — South West NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS mental health hospitals allow criminals to self-identify as women
NHS mental health hospitals allow criminals to self-identify as women Biologically male patients who identify as women are being placed on female wards in a number of NHS trusts, including Broadmoor Hospital Continue reading this article about NHS mental health hospitals allow criminals to self-identify as women by Eleanor Hayward, Health Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
‘Lack of trust’ in provider’s leadership uncovered by NHSE
‘Lack of trust’ in provider’s leadership uncovered by NHSE An NHS England review into one of the busiest A&Es in the country has raised concerns about the behaviour of senior doctors and a "general lack of trust" in its leadership. Continue reading this article about ‘Lack of trust’ in provider’s leadership uncovered by NHSE by By Annabelle Collins2025-06-04T11:41:00 NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Scottish NHS transformation requires ‘stronger governance’, report finds
Scottish NHS transformation requires ‘stronger governance’, report finds Scotland’s body for auditing public bodies and services has warned that the complexity of structures and management across the country’s national health system could stymie ministers’ ambitions to reform care The complexity of the healthcare system in Scotland is limiting the ability to drive Continue reading this article about Scottish NHS transformation requires ‘stronger governance’, report finds by Sam Trendall NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS pay: Strikes to resume soon?
NHS pay: Strikes to resume soon? Despite government claims, the pay awards to NHS workers are poor deals once long-term inflation is taken into account. Continue reading this article about NHS pay: Strikes to resume soon? by Simon Duckett NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Interview with NHS doctor Dr Laura O'Loghlen on new private Cheltenham clinic Montpellier Medical
Interview with NHS doctor Dr Laura O'Loghlen on new private Cheltenham clinic Montpellier Medical As a doctor working in the NHS for the last 20 years, Dr Laura O'Loghlen knows first-hand just how stretched the UK's national health service is. The launch of her new clinic, Montpellier Medical in Cheltenham, was inspired by her hope to offer an affordable, private alternative for patients struggling to access healthcare when they need it most. Continue reading this article about Interview with NHS doctor Dr Laura O'Loghlen on new private Cheltenham clinic Montpellier Medical by SoGlos 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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