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NHS trusts issues volunteer driver appeal

NHS trusts issues volunteer driver appeal

NHS trusts issues volunteer driver appeal South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is expanding its volunteer driver team and is looking for people to join its transport and logistics department. The transport service was established in 2021 and currently has three [...] Continue reading this article about NHS trusts issues volunteer driver appeal by Joe Willis NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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At-home saliva test for prostate cancer better than blood test, study suggests

At-home saliva test for prostate cancer better than blood test, study suggests Researchers say ‘relatively simple, inexpensive’ means of assessing genetic risk offers hope of better screening An at-home spit test appears to perform better at predicting prostate cancer risk than the current frontline test, a study suggests. The test assesses 130 genetic variants to provide a risk score for prostate cancer, which is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in men in the UK. Continue reading... By Hannah Devlin Science correspondent At-home saliva test for prostate cancer better than blood test, study suggests to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff | Patient Forums
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NHS access doesn't give people the right to abuse staff - and those that do should be turned away, says Streeting

NHS access doesn't give people the right to abuse staff - and those that do should be turned away, says Streeting

NHS access doesn't give people the right to abuse staff - and those that do should be turned away, says Streeting People who are violent or abusive to NHS staff should be taught the "hard way" and turned away from care, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said. Continue reading this article about NHS access doesn't give people the right to abuse staff - and those that do should be turned away, says Streeting by LBC NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Dr Strangelove: theatre of the not-so-absurd | Brief letters

Dr Strangelove: theatre of the not-so-absurd | Brief letters Six months is a long time in politics and on stage | Bad news at 10 | Bevan blunder | Trump’s lettuce | Punting into spring I recently had the pleasure of seeing Steve Coogan in the excellent National Theatre Live production of Dr Strangelove at a local cinema. Afterwards, I reread Arifa Akbar’s review of the stage show from last year (29 October). Six months down the track, “an edgy, absurdist story” sadly no longer appears quite so absurdist. John Rushton Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire • Re the negative nature of TV news (Letters, 6 April), when my wife and I sit down to watch the news at 10pm, we actually go back to the 6pm news on catch-up. That way, we can fast-forward...
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Streeting tells health conference: 'The challenge is enormous' | Article | News

Streeting tells health conference: 'The challenge is enormous' | Article | News

Streeting tells health conference: 'The challenge is enormous' | Article | News 'We will always defend the NHS as a public service, free at the point of use, so that when you fall ill, you never have to worry about the bill' Continue reading this article about Streeting tells health conference: 'The challenge is enormous' | Article | News by Simon Jackson NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS landlord Assura backs offer from US private equity

NHS landlord Assura backs offer from US private equity

NHS landlord Assura backs offer from US private equity Board chooses cash offer over merger with rival landlord Primary Health Properties, which many in the City believed would have meant greater value over the longer term Continue reading this article about NHS landlord Assura backs offer from US private equity by Tom Howard, Property and Professional Services Correspondent NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS access ‘does not come with licence to abuse staff’, says Wes Streeting

NHS access ‘does not come with licence to abuse staff’, says Wes Streeting

NHS access ‘does not come with licence to abuse staff’, says Wes Streeting NHS access ‘does not come with licence to abuse staff’, says Wes Streeting - The Health Secretary pledged to ‘act to keep NHS staff safe at work’ by making the reporting of violent incidents mandatory. Continue reading this article about NHS access ‘does not come with licence to abuse staff’, says Wes Streeting by Storm Newton NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Work now underway that should improve support for NHS staff, says UNISON | News, Press release | News

Work now underway that should improve support for NHS staff, says UNISON | News, Press release | News

Work now underway that should improve support for NHS staff, says UNISON | News, Press release | News Health secretary announces plans to improve how the NHS deals with violence attacks on employees and to ensure staff are paid properly for the work they do. Continue reading this article about Work now underway that should improve support for NHS staff, says UNISON | News, Press release | News by Dan Ashley NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS access ‘does not come with licence to abuse staff’, says Wes Streeting

NHS access ‘does not come with licence to abuse staff’, says Wes Streeting

NHS access ‘does not come with licence to abuse staff’, says Wes Streeting The Health Secretary pledged to ‘act to keep NHS staff safe at work’ by making the reporting of violent incidents mandatory. Continue reading this article about NHS access ‘does not come with licence to abuse staff’, says Wes Streeting by Storm Newton NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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COMMENT: Technology in care will have a double dividend for the NHS

COMMENT: Technology in care will have a double dividend for the NHS

COMMENT: Technology in care will have a double dividend for the NHS By taking a more integrated approach and investing in proven solutions, we can create a system that works for the people who need it, and deliver a double dividend for health and care Continue reading this article about COMMENT: Technology in care will have a double dividend for the NHS by Opinion editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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One million NHS staff to benefit from new support measures

One million NHS staff to benefit from new support measures

One million NHS staff to benefit from new support measures Government delivers on promise to support frontline staff with new action to tackle violence, improve working lives and enhance career progression Continue reading this article about One million NHS staff to benefit from new support measures by Department of Health and Social Care NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Health conference: looking forwards to the Year of Green Activity 2026 | Article | News

Health conference: looking forwards to the Year of Green Activity 2026 | Article | News

Health conference: looking forwards to the Year of Green Activity 2026 | Article | News 'The challenges we face in achieving a greener NHS are widespread', delegates told Continue reading this article about Health conference: looking forwards to the Year of Green Activity 2026 | Article | News by Simon Jackson NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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85% of NHS medicines could be at risk due to tariff trade friction, ministers warned

85% of NHS medicines could be at risk due to tariff trade friction, ministers warned

85% of NHS medicines could be at risk due to tariff trade friction, ministers warned Ministers must treat medicines supplies as a ‘defence’ issue as it faces ‘hostile activity’ over the brewing trade war Continue reading this article about 85% of NHS medicines could be at risk due to tariff trade friction, ministers warned by Rebecca Thomas NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Scottish Government bails out NHS Grampian with £67 million loan

Scottish Government bails out NHS Grampian with £67 million loan

Scottish Government bails out NHS Grampian with £67 million loan NHS Grampian has been loaned more than £67 million by the Scottish Government to tackle the largest overspend of any NHS health board across… Continue reading this article about Scottish Government bails out NHS Grampian with £67 million loan by Laura Pollock 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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