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Building the health and wellbeing of the nation: The Welsh NHS Confederation's calls for the 2026 Senedd election

Building the health and wellbeing of the nation: The Welsh NHS Confederation's calls for the 2026 Senedd election

Building the health and wellbeing of the nation: The Welsh NHS Confederation's calls for the 2026 Senedd election Following a survey of 95 NHS leaders, the Welsh NHS Confederation outlines key areas for political parties' manifestos for the 2026 Senedd election. Continue reading this article about Building the health and wellbeing of the nation: The Welsh NHS Confederation's calls for the 2026 Senedd election by NHS Confederation NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Health chiefs defend £7.3m deficit in latest NHS spending blow

Health chiefs defend £7.3m deficit in latest NHS spending blow

Health chiefs defend £7.3m deficit in latest NHS spending blow Board chiefs have defended a £7.3m deficit for mental and community health services in the latest financial headache for the county's beleaguered… Continue reading this article about Health chiefs defend £7.3m deficit in latest NHS spending blow by Peter Magill NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Government’s NHS aims ‘need investment in mental health services’

Government’s NHS aims ‘need investment in mental health services’

Government’s NHS aims ‘need investment in mental health services’ A new report says demand for mental health services among both adults and children is on the rise. Continue reading this article about Government’s NHS aims ‘need investment in mental health services’ by Jane Kirby, PA Health Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS provides job advice on wards to ‘break vicious cycle’ of poverty

NHS provides job advice on wards to ‘break vicious cycle’ of poverty

NHS provides job advice on wards to ‘break vicious cycle’ of poverty Hospital patients will be offered one-to-one support to address underlying employment and money problems to address poor mental health Continue reading this article about NHS provides job advice on wards to ‘break vicious cycle’ of poverty by Eleanor Hayward, Health Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Young cancer survivor urges NHS to change fertility policy amid huge costs

Young cancer survivor urges NHS to change fertility policy amid huge costs

Young cancer survivor urges NHS to change fertility policy amid huge costs THE NHS has been called to change its fertility policy after a young cancer survivor learned it would cost thousands to freeze her eggs… Continue reading this article about Young cancer survivor urges NHS to change fertility policy amid huge costs by Fiona Brown NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS Confederation responds to Health and Social Care Committee’s report on the true cost of inaction on social care

NHS Confederation responds to Health and Social Care Committee’s report on the true cost of inaction on social care

NHS Confederation responds to Health and Social Care Committee’s report on the true cost of inaction on social care Rory Deighton welcomes report and calls for solutions to challenges in social care Continue reading this article about NHS Confederation responds to Health and Social Care Committee’s report on the true cost of inaction on social care by NHS Confederation NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Futuristic 3D heart scans on NHS speed up diagnosis and save millions

Futuristic 3D heart scans on NHS speed up diagnosis and save millions

Futuristic 3D heart scans on NHS speed up diagnosis and save millions evolutionary AI-driven 3D heart scans cut the need for invasive tests and have already saved millions of pounds, according to new analysis. Continue reading this article about Futuristic 3D heart scans on NHS speed up diagnosis and save millions by @wiredgov NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Ministers admit failing to assess impact of thousands of NHS job cuts in England

Ministers admit failing to assess impact of thousands of NHS job cuts in England Exclusive: Failure to assess impact of axing thousands of NHS managers described by critics as reckless Ministers have admitted they did not assess the impact of axing thousands of NHS managers before pushing ahead, prompting charges that the controversial cull is “reckless” and “a huge risk”. The NHS’s 42 regional integrated care boards (ICBs) in England have been told to slash their running costs by 50% by the end of the year, in a move that will lead to about 12,500 job losses. It is a key part of government plans to radically overhaul the health service, which include abolishing NHS England and using savings from a massive cut in management posts to...
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When a cocktail was the best medicine | Brief letters

When a cocktail was the best medicine | Brief letters Brompton cocktails | Guest slippers | An eye on NHS costs | Dunking digestives | Right side up Regarding Dom Pérignon on prescription (Letters, 1 May), when I was a pharmacist apprentice in the 1960s, we were able to dispense a Brompton cocktail. This was primarily alcohol laced with morphine and cocaine, and was used to alleviate pain and distress in terminally ill patients. It was stored under lock and key. We humble apprentices were permitted to compound it, but only in the eagle-eyed presence of the pharmacist. Chris Osborne West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire • Re having shoes on or off at home (Polly Hudson, 30 April), while on holiday in Scandinavia several years go, I noticed...
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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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