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London maternity unit to shut in response to steep fall in birth rate

London maternity unit to shut in response to steep fall in birth rate Royal Free hospital makes move as number of women having babies in borough declines by almost 30% NHS chiefs have decided to shut the maternity unit at a major London hospital in response to a dramatic fall in the birthrate in its area in recent years. The Royal Free hospital will lose its unit because the number of women having a baby in Camden, the borough in which it is located, has declined by almost 30% since 2019/20. Continue reading... By Denis Campbell Health policy editor London maternity unit to shut in response to steep fall in birth rate to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff | Patient Forums
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Thousands have sought second opinion after NHS hospitals adopted Martha’s rule, MPs hear

Thousands have sought second opinion after NHS hospitals adopted Martha’s rule, MPs hear

Thousands have sought second opinion after NHS hospitals adopted Martha’s rule, MPs hear Rule introduced in many parts of England last year has improved safety and reduced harm, says commissioner Continue reading this article about Thousands have sought second opinion after NHS hospitals adopted Martha’s rule, MPs hear by David Batty NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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C-19 vacs sites - opportunity to use NHS and Care Volunteer Responders

C-19 vacs sites - opportunity to use NHS and Care Volunteer Responders

C-19 vacs sites - opportunity to use NHS and Care Volunteer Responders NHS and Care Volunteer Responders (NHSCVR) is a large-scale, NHS-approved volunteering programme supporting healthcare teams across England. This free service is delivered by Royal Voluntary Service and GoodSAM on behalf of NHS England. Volunteers work alongside healthcare professionals offeri Continue reading this article about C-19 vacs sites - opportunity to use NHS and Care Volunteer Responders by buxtona NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Thousands have sought second opinion after NHS hospitals adopted Martha’s rule, MPs hear

Thousands have sought second opinion after NHS hospitals adopted Martha’s rule, MPs hear Rule introduced in many parts of England last year has improved safety and reduced harm, says commissioner Thousands of patients or their loved ones have sought a second opinion about their NHS care as result of hospitals adopting Martha’s rule, MPs have heard. This includes more than 100 patients taken to intensive care “or equivalent” since the patient safety procedure was introduced in many parts of the NHS in England last April, the Commons health and social care committee heard on Wednesday. Continue reading... By David Batty Thousands have sought second opinion after NHS hospitals adopted Martha’s rule, MPs hear to Continue reading...
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Call for overhaul of targets and funding regime to secure future of the NHS

Call for overhaul of targets and funding regime to secure future of the NHS

Call for overhaul of targets and funding regime to secure future of the NHS The government should mandate the rebalancing of NHS funding towards primary and community services and overhaul existing hospital-focused performance targets in order to deliver its reform plans for a sustainable NHS, according to a new report from The King’s Fund Continue reading this article about Call for overhaul of targets and funding regime to secure future of the NHS by News Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Spring Statement 2025: what you need to know

Spring Statement 2025: what you need to know

Spring Statement 2025: what you need to know Unpacking the headline points healthcare leaders need to be aware of in the 2025 Spring Statement. Continue reading this article about Spring Statement 2025: what you need to know by NHS Confederation NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Project Team Wins HSJ Award for Best NHS Pharmaceutical Partnership

Project Team Wins HSJ Award for Best NHS Pharmaceutical Partnership

Project Team Wins HSJ Award for Best NHS Pharmaceutical Partnership Congratulations to the project team for winning the HSJ Award for ‘Best Pharmaceutical Partnership with the NHS. Continue reading this article about Project Team Wins HSJ Award for Best NHS Pharmaceutical Partnership by Oxford Health NHS FT | Caring, safe and excellent NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Trans policy will ‘raise awareness of menstruation in men’s toilets’, says NHS trust

Trans policy will ‘raise awareness of menstruation in men’s toilets’, says NHS trust

Trans policy will ‘raise awareness of menstruation in men’s toilets’, says NHS trust Scottish trust will allow transgender doctors and nurses to use single-sex facilities without any gender-affirming medical treatments Continue reading this article about Trans policy will ‘raise awareness of menstruation in men’s toilets’, says NHS trust by Simon Johnson NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Streeting abolishes NHS England: no job cuts!

Streeting abolishes NHS England: no job cuts!

Streeting abolishes NHS England: no job cuts! Keir Starmer’s “project chainsaw” includes the closure of NHS England (NHSE) as well as cuts in the running of other NHS bodies Continue reading this article about Streeting abolishes NHS England: no job cuts! by Mark Best NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Towards an NHS fit for the future

Towards an NHS fit for the future

Towards an NHS fit for the future How can we ensure the ten-year health plan delivers for people living with long-term conditions? Continue reading this article about Towards an NHS fit for the future by Spotlight NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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AI framework for NHS launched in London

AI framework for NHS launched in London

AI framework for NHS launched in London An AI framework has been launched to help the NHS across London use artificial intelligence (AI) safely and ethically. Continue reading this article about AI framework for NHS launched in London by Julie Griffiths NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Care England welcomes NHS investment in social care, but says it 'must be delivered properly'

Care England welcomes NHS investment in social care, but says it 'must be delivered properly'

Care England welcomes NHS investment in social care, but says it 'must be delivered properly' Care England has welcomed the Health Secretary’s recognition that the NHS 10-year plan will include elements of social care. The organisation has released the following statement, in response: This acknowledgment reflects what we have long been saying: a strong social care system is essential for a strong NHS. If funding is allocated correctly, it could […] Continue reading this article about Care England welcomes NHS investment in social care, but says it 'must be delivered properly' by Stephen Hall NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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'Spending more, getting less': Wes Streeting's damning verdict on NHS

'Spending more, getting less': Wes Streeting's damning verdict on NHS

'Spending more, getting less': Wes Streeting's damning verdict on NHS Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce billions of pounds of spending cuts at her Spring Statement later today as she scrambles to balance the books. Continue reading this article about 'Spending more, getting less': Wes Streeting's damning verdict on NHS by Greg Heffer NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Implementation: ‘The NHS should take a leaf out of NASA’s book’

Implementation: ‘The NHS should take a leaf out of NASA’s book’

Implementation: ‘The NHS should take a leaf out of NASA’s book’ If sending humans to space has taught us anything, it's that technology alone isn't the answer. Implementation is everything, writes The Health Foundation’s Ben Shemesh Continue reading this article about Implementation: ‘The NHS should take a leaf out of NASA’s book’ by DHI 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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