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Thousands could be wrongly diagnosed after big NHS blood test blunder

Thousands could be wrongly diagnosed after big NHS blood test blunder

Thousands could be wrongly diagnosed after big NHS blood test blunder Synnovis, a lab service provider for almost 200 GP surgeries and six hospitals in London, is failing to deliver accurate results 'on a daily basis', medics say. Continue reading this article about Thousands could be wrongly diagnosed after big NHS blood test blunder by Emily Stearn NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS landlord bought by private equity

NHS landlord bought by private equity

NHS landlord bought by private equity The recent agreement for two major US private equity companies, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) and Stonepeak, to acquire the UK property company Assura for £1.61bn ($2.09bn), has once again highlighted the involvement of private equity in the NHS. Assura specialises in healthcare property with more than 600 health care buildings, including many GP surgeries and Continue reading this article about NHS landlord bought by private equity by NHS Support Federation NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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The NHS must get more out of the EPRs it has purchased

The NHS must get more out of the EPRs it has purchased

The NHS must get more out of the EPRs it has purchased Almost every trust now has an electronic patient record but unless they are used correctly, the promised productivity, prevention and AI benefits will remain beyond reach, argue The Health Foundation's Holly Krelle and Alex Lawrence Continue reading this article about The NHS must get more out of the EPRs it has purchased by Health Service Journal NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Poor co-ordination across NHS for long-term conditions ‘harming patients’

Poor co-ordination across NHS for long-term conditions ‘harming patients’

Poor co-ordination across NHS for long-term conditions ‘harming patients’ A lack of care co-ordination across the health service for people with long-term conditions is causing harm to patients, a report found. Continue reading this article about Poor co-ordination across NHS for long-term conditions ‘harming patients’ by Anna Colivicchi NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Top up your protection against COVID-19

Top up your protection against COVID-19

Top up your protection against COVID-19 Top up your protection against COVID-19 by getting vaccinated this spring if you are eligible. Those at increased risk from severe illness can get the vaccine, including those aged 75 or over (on 17 June 2025), people with a weakened immune system or who live in an older adult care home. You can now book your Continue reading this article about Top up your protection against COVID-19 by Caroline Cross NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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GP manager fails to pay £75,000 into NHS pension scheme despite deducting staff wages

GP manager fails to pay £75,000 into NHS pension scheme despite deducting staff wages

GP manager fails to pay £75,000 into NHS pension scheme despite deducting staff wages The Official Receiver found that a GP practice manager failed to pay more than £75,000 in pension contributions into the NHS pension fund, despite deducting money from staff wages, and now faces seven years of bankruptcy restrictions Continue reading this article about GP manager fails to pay £75,000 into NHS pension scheme despite deducting staff wages by Paige Perrin NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS under fire for 'fast-tracking' ethnic minorities to top jobs

NHS under fire for 'fast-tracking' ethnic minorities to top jobs

NHS under fire for 'fast-tracking' ethnic minorities to top jobs Further controversy stems from NHS England's guidelines encouraging trusts to use race as a "tie-breaker" when two candidates are equally qualified. Continue reading this article about NHS under fire for 'fast-tracking' ethnic minorities to top jobs by Ciaran McGrath NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Cornish NHS dental surgery closing because it can't find dentists

Cornish NHS dental surgery closing because it can't find dentists

Cornish NHS dental surgery closing because it can't find dentists All current patients will have to find an alternative - likely left on a long waiting list. 'If you have an appointment booked with us after this date it will, unfortunately, be cancelled.' Continue reading this article about Cornish NHS dental surgery closing because it can't find dentists by Lisa Letcher NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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The applied learning opportunity: Making data and AI skills ...

The applied learning opportunity: Making data and AI skills ...

The applied learning opportunity: Making data and AI skills ... Lord Darzi's review into the future of the NHS calls for a "tilt towards technology" to unlock greater productivity. Continue reading this article about The applied learning opportunity: Making data and AI skills ... by By Rhys Westall2025-04-15T02:00:00+01:00 NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS trusts fast-track ethnic minorities for top roles and conduct 'white ally training' in drive to 'improve representation'

NHS trusts fast-track ethnic minorities for top roles and conduct 'white ally training' in drive to 'improve representation' Continue reading this article about NHS trusts fast-track ethnic minorities for top roles and conduct 'white ally training' in drive to 'improve representation' by Eliana Silver NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Young professionals give up on NHS and turn to private scans

Young professionals give up on NHS and turn to private scans

Young professionals give up on NHS and turn to private scans Demand for private health tests has soared among working-age adults who prize speedy access to convenient appointments and results within 48 hours Continue reading this article about Young professionals give up on NHS and turn to private scans by Eleanor Hayward, Health Editor 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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