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Health secretary urges no strikes as ballot of UK junior doctors begins
Health secretary urges no strikes as ballot of UK junior doctors begins Patients Association fears winter of delays as Wes Streeting calls for no vote from resident doctors, who argu pay has fallen 23% in real terms since 2008 Continue reading this article about Health secretary urges no strikes as ballot of UK junior doctors begins by Guardian staff reporter NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Health secretary urges no strikes as ballot of UK junior doctors begins Patients Association fears winter of delays as Wes Streeting calls for no vote from resident doctors who argue pay has fallen 23% in real terms since 2008 The health secretary, Wes Streeting, has urged doctors to vote against industrial action as the British Medical Association (BMA) ballots resident doctors, formerly known as junior doctors, for strike action that could last for six months. Writing in the Times on Thursday, Streeting said: “We can’t afford to return to a continuous cycle of standoffs, strikes, and cancellations … Strikes should always be a last resort, and I don’t think they are in anyone’s interest today. Continue reading... By Guardian...
The NHS was broken — but it’s not beaten
The NHS was broken — but it’s not beaten I’m asking resident doctors to vote ‘no’ in the ballot on pay, and instead continue the progress we’ve made, working together to rebuild our health service Continue reading this article about The NHS was broken — but it’s not beaten by Wes Streeting NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS and Treasury clash over medicine bill to placate Trump
NHS and Treasury clash over medicine bill to placate Trump The prime minister promised the US president that Britain would pay £1 billion more for drugs but it is not clear which government body will pick up the bill Continue reading this article about NHS and Treasury clash over medicine bill to placate Trump by Chris Smyth, Whitehall Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Wes Streeting: Striking junior doctors have lost public’s support
Wes Streeting: Striking junior doctors have lost public’s support The health secretary hopes NHS doctors will settle for reforms to improve working conditions and career progression as polling shows a decline in support Continue reading this article about Wes Streeting: Striking junior doctors have lost public’s support by Eleanor Hayward, Health Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
How long will Streeting hold out against the most militant union in the land?
How long will Streeting hold out against the most militant union in the land? Labour has made a rod for its own back by giving inflation-busting pay rises to others in the public sector Continue reading this article about How long will Streeting hold out against the most militant union in the land? by Telegraph View NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS Fife's bid to keep Peggie costs secret risked setting a dangerous FOI precedent
NHS Fife's bid to keep Peggie costs secret risked setting a dangerous FOI precedent The Scottish Information Commissioner has ruled NHS Fife must disclose the financial cost of its ongoing legal battle with nurse Sandie Peggie after… Continue reading this article about NHS Fife's bid to keep Peggie costs secret risked setting a dangerous FOI precedent by Andrew Learmonth NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS trusts' data 'stolen' in cyberattack which 'could leak sensitive patient records'
NHS trusts' data 'stolen' in cyberattack which 'could leak sensitive patient records' Two NHS Trusts have had data stolen in the latest cyberattack on the health service, with concerns of patient data being leaked. Continue reading this article about NHS trusts' data 'stolen' in cyberattack which 'could leak sensitive patient records' by @Alice_padge NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Pride Season 2025
Pride Season 2025 Pride Season celebrates LGBTQ+ people in all their diversity, raises awareness, and combats prejudice with education. Continue reading this article about Pride Season 2025 by NHS Confederation NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS trust offers support sessions over Supreme Court ruling
NHS trust offers support sessions over Supreme Court ruling The National Health Service is struggling under increasing patient demand to provide quick appointments, A&E support or hospital beds – yet its managers have still found the time to issue a memo to staff struggling to cope with, er, the Supreme Court’s trans ruling. As if its staff didn’t have more pressing problems to deal Continue reading this article about NHS trust offers support sessions over Supreme Court ruling by Steerpike NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Gateshead families encouraged to claim free vitamins through NHS scheme
Gateshead families encouraged to claim free vitamins through NHS scheme Families in Gateshead are being encouraged to check if they could be eligible for free vitamins through the NHS Healthy Start scheme. Continue reading this article about Gateshead families encouraged to claim free vitamins through NHS scheme by Gateshead Council NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Pride Season 2025
Pride Season 2025 Pride Season celebrates LGBTQ+ people in all their diversity, raises awareness, and combats prejudice with education. Continue reading this article about Pride Season 2025 by NHS Employers NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS governance must be strengthened NHS Scotland’s governance arrangements need to be strengthened to deliver the scale of reform needed across the health service.NHS Scotland comprises 22 NHS Continue reading this article about NHS governance must be strengthened by Audit Scotland 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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