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Trust’s corridor care death sparks CQC concerns

Trust’s corridor care death sparks CQC concerns

Trust’s corridor care death sparks CQC concerns Vulnerable patients at a struggling A&E died or needed intensive care after their needs "were not met" while being cared for in corridors and waiting areas, inspectors have warned after an unannounced inspection. Continue reading this article about Trust’s corridor care death sparks CQC concerns by By Matt Discombe2025-05-13T04:40:00 NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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People in mental health crisis waiting up to three days in A&E in England

People in mental health crisis waiting up to three days in A&E in England Royal College of Nursing findings described as ‘a scandal in plain sight’ with with conditions ‘close to torture’ Thousands of people in a mental health crisis are enduring waits of up to three days in A&E before they get a bed, with conditions “close to torture” for those in such a distressed state. At one hospital, some patients have become so upset at the delays in being admitted that they have left and tried to kill themselves nearby, leading nurses and the fire brigade to follow in an attempt to stop them. Some trusts that previously had no long waits for mental health patients now have hundreds. The number of people seeking help at A&E for mental...
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NHS funding cuts could undermine progress in reducing smoking during pregnancy

NHS funding cuts could undermine progress in reducing smoking during pregnancy

NHS funding cuts could undermine progress in reducing smoking during pregnancy Unprecedented progress in reducing the number of women smoking during pregnancy in England could be put at risk by NHS funding cuts, according to a UEA addiction expert. Continue reading this article about NHS funding cuts could undermine progress in reducing smoking during pregnancy by News-Medical NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Mental health patients waiting days in A&E ‘scandal in plain sight’, says RCN

Mental health patients waiting days in A&E ‘scandal in plain sight’, says RCN

Mental health patients waiting days in A&E ‘scandal in plain sight’, says RCN The Royal College of Nursing has called for ‘urgent and sustained’ investment in community services to ensure patients get timely care. Continue reading this article about Mental health patients waiting days in A&E ‘scandal in plain sight’, says RCN by Storm Newton NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS rolls out ‘spy scales’ that track children’s weight remotely

NHS rolls out ‘spy scales’ that track children’s weight remotely

NHS rolls out ‘spy scales’ that track children’s weight remotely The system has already been tried by 350 families at 15 specialist clinics, and will now be rolled out to a further four health centres Continue reading this article about NHS rolls out ‘spy scales’ that track children’s weight remotely by Eleanor Hayward, Health Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Fake nurse crackdown to boost public safety

Fake nurse crackdown to boost public safety

Fake nurse crackdown to boost public safety New measures to make it a criminal offence for people who are not qualified as a nurse to use the title and mislead the public Continue reading this article about Fake nurse crackdown to boost public safety by Department of Health and Social Care NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Covid-19 Inquiry: Module 7 public hearings begin on NHS ‘Test, Trace and Isolate’ programmes - Garden Court North Chambers

Covid-19 Inquiry: Module 7 public hearings begin on NHS ‘Test, Trace and Isolate’ programmes - Garden Court North Chambers

Covid-19 Inquiry: Module 7 public hearings begin on NHS ‘Test, Trace and Isolate’ programmes - Garden Court North Chambers Module 7 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry investigates the different ‘Test, Trace and Isolate’ programmes implemented during the pandemic. Continue reading this article about Covid-19 Inquiry: Module 7 public hearings begin on NHS ‘Test, Trace and Isolate’ programmes - Garden Court North Chambers by Alex Blair NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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I'm mourning my nursing career after a patient falsely claimed I was pregnant with his child

I'm mourning my nursing career after a patient falsely claimed I was pregnant with his child

I'm mourning my nursing career after a patient falsely claimed I was pregnant with his child Jessica Thorpe was awarded a payout of £24,100 after by an NHS trust after falsely accused of having inappropriate relations with a patient. Continue reading this article about I'm mourning my nursing career after a patient falsely claimed I was pregnant with his child by Christle Nwabunor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS whistleblower claims patients are being put at risk at key cardiac hospital

NHS whistleblower claims patients are being put at risk at key cardiac hospital

NHS whistleblower claims patients are being put at risk at key cardiac hospital Exclusive: A concerned employee highlighted the 'disgraceful' dangers at the NHS Golden Jubilee in Clydebank, saying 'I wouldn't want a person operating on my relatives under these conditions' Continue reading this article about NHS whistleblower claims patients are being put at risk at key cardiac hospital by John Glover NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Shoutout to Glasgow nurses as NHS promises new strategy to deliver 'high-quality care'

Shoutout to Glasgow nurses as NHS promises new strategy to deliver 'high-quality care'

Shoutout to Glasgow nurses as NHS promises new strategy to deliver 'high-quality care' A new strategy aims to ensure that all individuals, families and their carers will experience "high-quality, compassionate care, through the transformation of our workforce". Continue reading this article about Shoutout to Glasgow nurses as NHS promises new strategy to deliver 'high-quality care' by Fahad Tariq NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Estimated £21 billion required over next 5 years to digitise NHS and adult social care across UK

Estimated £21 billion required over next 5 years to digitise NHS and adult social care across UK

Estimated £21 billion required over next 5 years to digitise NHS and adult social care across UK Digitising NHS and adult social care services across the UK will require an estimated £21 billion over the next 5 years, according to new research published by the Health Foundation. Of this total figure, £14.75bn is for England The independent charity commissioned PA Consulting to assess the investment needed to achieve existing ambitions for digitisation. […] Continue reading this article about Estimated £21 billion required over next 5 years to digitise NHS and adult social care across UK by Stephen Hall NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS England — South West » Blog – Celebrating our nurses: The heartbeat of healthcare in the South West

NHS England — South West » Blog – Celebrating our nurses: The heartbeat of healthcare in the South West

NHS England — South West » Blog – Celebrating our nurses: The heartbeat of healthcare in the South West This International Nurses’ Day, I want to extend my deepest thanks to our nurses – not only across the South West, but throughout the country – for their unwavering commitment to care, compassion, and clinical excellence. Every day, nurses across our region support patients and their families through some of the most important moments of […] Continue reading this article about NHS England — South West » Blog – Celebrating our nurses: The heartbeat of healthcare in the South West by NHS England — South West NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS Employers responds to immigration system changes set out by the government

NHS Employers responds to immigration system changes set out by the government

NHS Employers responds to immigration system changes set out by the government Danny Mortimer says social care and health leaders will be concerned about the risk that these proposed changes pose to social care provision Continue reading this article about NHS Employers responds to immigration system changes set out by the government by NHS Employers NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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I was forced out my job as NHS nurse after patient claimed he got me pregnant

I was forced out my job as NHS nurse after patient claimed he got me pregnant

I was forced out my job as NHS nurse after patient claimed he got me pregnant A NURSE-turned-influencer has revealed she was treated like a criminal after a patient falsely claimed she was pregnant with his child. Jessica Thorpe was wrongly suspended after the man, named onl… Continue reading this article about I was forced out my job as NHS nurse after patient claimed he got me pregnant by Holly Christodoulou NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS Confederation responds to government announcement on 29,000 more bone scans a year

NHS Confederation responds to government announcement on 29,000 more bone scans a year

NHS Confederation responds to government announcement on 29,000 more bone scans a year Matthew Taylor responds to government announcement on new scanners that will deliver 29,000 more bone scans a year. Continue reading this article about NHS Confederation responds to government announcement on 29,000 more bone scans a year by NHS Confederation NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Letters: No more excuses. We need an urgent national debate on reform of the NHS

Letters: No more excuses. We need an urgent national debate on reform of the NHS

Letters: No more excuses. We need an urgent national debate on reform of the NHS I DO not envy the day to day “word search” that must face the First Minister and his colleagues in their attempts to mitigate the anger and… Continue reading this article about Letters: No more excuses. We need an urgent national debate on reform of the NHS by Letters NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS Wales app relaunched with new functionality to be added

NHS Wales app relaunched with new functionality to be added

NHS Wales app relaunched with new functionality to be added The NHS Wales app has been relaunched, with the Welsh government urging patients to download it to access a range of services digitally. Continue reading this article about NHS Wales app relaunched with new functionality to be added by Jordan Sollof 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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