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Plan to increase access to NHS dentists in England ‘a complete failure’, MPs say

Plan to increase access to NHS dentists in England ‘a complete failure’, MPs say Damning report by public accounts committee finds some of Tory government’s initiatives have worsened the crisis The official plan to increase access to NHS dental services in England has been a “complete failure”, and some of the government’s initiatives have worsened the crisis, a damning report warns. Millions of patients continue to be denied dental care, forcing them to pay for private treatment, build up mountains of credit card debt, or even worse perform dangerous DIY dentistry on their own teeth, the research by MPs found. Continue reading... By Andrew Gregory Health editor Plan to increase access to NHS dentists in England ‘a complete...
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There will be NO NHS dentists in future without urgent action now, MPs warn

There will be NO NHS dentists in future without urgent action now, MPs warn

There will be NO NHS dentists in future without urgent action now, MPs warn NHS dentistry has “no future” unless ministers agree to pay dentists more, MPs warn. A report by Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee said efforts to fix the ailing service have been a “complete … Continue reading this article about There will be NO NHS dentists in future without urgent action now, MPs warn by Sam Blanchard NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS staff lift the lid on appalling conditions with hospitals 'plagued by rats and cockroaches' in bombshell report

NHS staff lift the lid on appalling conditions with hospitals 'plagued by rats and cockroaches' in bombshell report

NHS staff lift the lid on appalling conditions with hospitals 'plagued by rats and cockroaches' in bombshell report NHS staff have revealed the 'worst of the problems' in the health service - including exposing hospitals and buildings that are 'plagued by rats, cockroaches and sliverfish' Continue reading this article about NHS staff lift the lid on appalling conditions with hospitals 'plagued by rats and cockroaches' in bombshell report by Jane Kirby NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Hospital of horrors: NHS 'plagued by rats and cockroaches' as well as 'sewage leaks and crumbling ceilings'

Hospital of horrors: NHS 'plagued by rats and cockroaches' as well as 'sewage leaks and crumbling ceilings'

Hospital of horrors: NHS 'plagued by rats and cockroaches' as well as 'sewage leaks and crumbling ceilings' NHS hospitals and buildings are plagued by rats, cockroaches, silverfish and other pests, results from the latest staff survey have revealed. Continue reading this article about Hospital of horrors: NHS 'plagued by rats and cockroaches' as well as 'sewage leaks and crumbling ceilings' by @dannidewolfe NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Rats and other pests all too common in crumbling NHS buildings, warns UNISON survey | News, Press release | News

Rats and other pests all too common in crumbling NHS buildings, warns UNISON survey | News, Press release | News

Rats and other pests all too common in crumbling NHS buildings, warns UNISON survey | News, Press release | News If operations are cancelled and wards closed because of pests and sewage leaks, delays and waiting times will only get worse Continue reading this article about Rats and other pests all too common in crumbling NHS buildings, warns UNISON survey | News, Press release | News by Dan Ashley NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Huge number of Brits to lose access to free dental work or prescriptions within days

Huge number of Brits to lose access to free dental work or prescriptions within days

Huge number of Brits to lose access to free dental work or prescriptions within days Universal Credit changes mean over two million people have already stopped seeing a dentist because they lost access to free care or confusing new process meant they assumed they had to start paying NHS charges Continue reading this article about Huge number of Brits to lose access to free dental work or prescriptions within days by Martin Bagot NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Hospitals are riddled with rats, cockroaches & silverfish, say Scots NHS staff

Hospitals are riddled with rats, cockroaches & silverfish, say Scots NHS staff

Hospitals are riddled with rats, cockroaches & silverfish, say Scots NHS staff HOSPITALS are plagued by rats, ants, cockroaches and silverfish, a union’s survey has revealed. Staff also told of sewage leaks, broken loos and crumbling ceilings. And Unison said its poll of 9,00… Continue reading this article about Hospitals are riddled with rats, cockroaches & silverfish, say Scots NHS staff by Jane Kirby NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Global bidding war boosts GP surgery owner Assura

Global bidding war boosts GP surgery owner Assura

Global bidding war boosts GP surgery owner Assura Primary Health Properties has sweetened its bid for the London-listed trust with a £1.5bn merger offer after an earlier approach was rejected. Continue reading this article about Global bidding war boosts GP surgery owner Assura by Daily NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Would the NHS save your life? It depends where you live

Would the NHS save your life? It depends where you live

Would the NHS save your life? It depends where you live A family emergency threw into sharp relief the regional disparities in our health service — Streeting must ensure he pushes power outwards Continue reading this article about Would the NHS save your life? It depends where you live by Sebastian Payne NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS worker saved by colleague after suffering rare stroke while at home alone

NHS worker saved by colleague after suffering rare stroke while at home alone

NHS worker saved by colleague after suffering rare stroke while at home alone Tracy Taylor was getting ready to go to her work as a psychological wellbeing practitioner in NHS 24’s Mental Health Hub when she fell ill. Continue reading this article about NHS worker saved by colleague after suffering rare stroke while at home alone by Beth Franklin NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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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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