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No work for me after training as a midwife

No work for me after training as a midwife

No work for me after training as a midwife Letter: Zoe Green says it is unethical to expect students to pay almost £10,000 and have little prospect of finding work, while the NHS continues to hire staff from abroad Continue reading this article about No work for me after training as a midwife by Guardian staff reporter NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Use data science approach to boost NHS standards and patient safety | Letter

Use data science approach to boost NHS standards and patient safety | Letter Prof Steven Yule says frontline workers should be seen as elite endurance teams, with investment in tools to support their learning and development Jeremy Hunt is right to caution that NHS reform must not come at the expense of patient safety (Thirty-seven patients die needlessly each day in the NHS. Change is good, but patient safety must come first, 24 March). But if Wes Streeting is to succeed where others have failed, we must look beyond structural reshuffles and focus on what truly keeps patients safe – how clinical teams perform under pressure. Non-technical skills, including situation awareness, team coordination and leadership are not optional...
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No work for me after training as a midwife | Letter

No work for me after training as a midwife | Letter Zoe Green says it is unethical to expect students to pay almost £10,000 and have little prospect of finding work, while the NHS continues to hire staff from abroad As a second-year midwifery student, I have been told by the NHS trust where I am placed that there will not be any jobs at the end of my three-year training due to high levels of international recruitment. I wrote to Wes Streeting’s health department back in October with my concerns and was told that “decisions about recruitment are matters for individual NHS trusts”. I was therefore intrigued to read his remarks in your report (Post-Brexit reliance on NHS staff from ‘red list’ countries is unethical, Streeting says, 21...
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Health Secretary hits back at Farage following NHS criticism

Health Secretary hits back at Farage following NHS criticism Wes Streeting has hit back at Nigel Farage after the Reform UK leader suggested an insurance-based healthcare system. The Reform UK leader has suggested that some British families could be forced to pay health insurance to use the NHS if he was prime minister. Reacting to the comments, Mr Streeting said: "I think Nigel Farage and Reform are a real threat to our NHS. It might be alright for Mr Moneybags but that's not what most people in this country can afford.". Continue reading this article about Health Secretary hits back at Farage following NHS criticism by itn.co.uk NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Labour ads use NHS to attack Farage’s views before major Reform rally

Labour ads use NHS to attack Farage’s views before major Reform rally Billboards in Birmingham cite party leader’s remarks about a new funding model as local elections campaigning begins Labour has begun an all-out assault on Nigel Farage over his views on the NHS ahead of key elections in May, as the Reform UK leader prepared to host what is billed as his party’s biggest-ever rally in Birmingham. In a coordinated campaign before Farage spoke at a 10,000-person event in the city on Friday evening, Labour paid for nearly a dozen billboard posters around the city with messages about his talk about replacing the NHS with an insurance-based healthcare system. Continue reading... By Peter Walker Senior political correspondent Labour...
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Chaand Nagpaul: 'The Government's NHS plans depend on supporting GP wellbeing'

Chaand Nagpaul: 'The Government's NHS plans depend on supporting GP wellbeing'

Chaand Nagpaul: 'The Government's NHS plans depend on supporting GP wellbeing' Ahead of his keynote speech at Pulse LIVE Leeds, former chair of both the BMA and its GP Committee Dr Chaand Nagpaul discusses how the Government needs to focus on GPs' wellbeing if it is to deliver the future of the NHS Continue reading this article about Chaand Nagpaul: 'The Government's NHS plans depend on supporting GP wellbeing' by Maya Dhillon NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS Sussex Board hears latest on research in the NHS, improvements to primary care and the latest performance

NHS Sussex Board hears latest on research in the NHS, improvements to primary care and the latest performance

NHS Sussex Board hears latest on research in the NHS, improvements to primary care and the latest performance A clear ambition to improve health and care through research was presented to the NHS Sussex Board this week. A new five year strategy – Improving Lives Through Research –… Continue reading NHS Sussex Board hears latest on research in the NHS, improvements to primary care and the latest performance Continue reading this article about NHS Sussex Board hears latest on research in the NHS, improvements to primary care and the latest performance by Laura Robertson NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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The NHS has much to learn from its overseas staff

The NHS has much to learn from its overseas staff

The NHS has much to learn from its overseas staff Diaspora health workers are a vital bridge between global health systems. Yet, their expertise remains underutilised. It's time for policy change to unlock their full potential, writes Ben Simms Continue reading this article about The NHS has much to learn from its overseas staff by By Ben Simms2025-03-28T12:30:00 NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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UK should ‘re-examine’ NHS funding model, says Farage ahead of Reform rally

UK should ‘re-examine’ NHS funding model, says Farage ahead of Reform rally

UK should ‘re-examine’ NHS funding model, says Farage ahead of Reform rally UK should ‘re-examine’ NHS funding model, says Farage ahead of Reform rally - Reform UK was launching its local election campaign in Birmingham on Friday. Continue reading this article about UK should ‘re-examine’ NHS funding model, says Farage ahead of Reform rally by Christopher McKeon NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Difficult times ahead as NHS England scrapped leading to 50% job cuts

Difficult times ahead as NHS England scrapped leading to 50% job cuts

Difficult times ahead as NHS England scrapped leading to 50% job cuts The 'completely unexpected' announcements will impact on workers but 'business as usual' will continue, a Stockton Council's health board was told Continue reading this article about Difficult times ahead as NHS England scrapped leading to 50% job cuts by Gareth Lightfoot NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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DIY cervical screening kits could be rolled out from early 2026, NHS plan says

DIY cervical screening kits could be rolled out from early 2026, NHS plan says

DIY cervical screening kits could be rolled out from early 2026, NHS plan says The health service said plans are ‘under way’ to ensure it can implement DIY testing if it is recommended by the UK National Screening Committee. Continue reading this article about DIY cervical screening kits could be rolled out from early 2026, NHS plan says by Storm Newton NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Winter virus levels as NHS heads into spring

Winter virus levels as NHS heads into spring

Winter virus levels as NHS heads into spring Norovirus cases in hospitals are the highest they’ve ever been at the start of spring, according to new NHS data. Continue reading this article about Winter virus levels as NHS heads into spring by @wiredgov NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS Sussex News

NHS Sussex News

NHS Sussex News Bookings open for spring COVID-19 vaccinations – arrange yours now People across Sussex can now pre-book their spring COVID-19 vaccinations as the NHS rolls out additional protection for those most… Continue reading NHS Sussex News – 28 March 2025 Continue reading this article about NHS Sussex News by Harriet Rayfield NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Nick White: Is abolishing NHS England going to get Labour stuck in the mire?

Nick White: Is abolishing NHS England going to get Labour stuck in the mire?

Nick White: Is abolishing NHS England going to get Labour stuck in the mire? Getting rid of NHS England is not the problem, it's a good idea. How it's being done is unlikely to help deliver the outcome of a significant reduction of waiting lists by the time of the next election. Continue reading this article about Nick White: Is abolishing NHS England going to get Labour stuck in the mire? by Nick White NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Shropshire NHS chief ‘deeply frustrated’ as axe looms over 150 jobs

Shropshire NHS chief ‘deeply frustrated’ as axe looms over 150 jobs

Shropshire NHS chief ‘deeply frustrated’ as axe looms over 150 jobs An NHS chief in Shropshire says he is ‘deeply frustrated’ by a lack of ‘clarity’ over an announcement that his organisation’s workforce is set to be cut by half. Continue reading this article about Shropshire NHS chief ‘deeply frustrated’ as axe looms over 150 jobs by David Tooley NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NEWS: NHS to Launch Next Digital Check

NEWS: NHS to Launch Next Digital Check

NEWS: NHS to Launch Next Digital Check As reported by Digital Health, NHS England is set to roll out the 2025 Digital Maturity Assessment in the coming weeks, helping trusts assess their… Continue reading this article about NEWS: NHS to Launch Next Digital Check by Eleanor Potter 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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