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Labour delegates vote for motion saying winter fuel payments cut should be reversed – UK politics live

Labour delegates vote for motion saying winter fuel payments cut should be reversed – UK politics live Delegates at party conference back motion by Unite union calling for government to reverse introduction of means-testing allowance In an interview with Sky News, Wes Streeting said waiting lists would be “demonstrably lower” than they are now. He said: By the next general election, waiting lists will be demonstrably lower because I know that’s how I will be judged, how the prime minister will be judged, how the government will be judged - people will judge us by our actions, not just our words ultimately. Advances in genomics and data mean the healthcare of the future will be more predictive, more preventative and more...
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NHS privatisation and PFI - what Lord Darzi’s review missed

NHS privatisation and PFI - what Lord Darzi’s review missed The much-anticipated review of NHS performance commissioned by Health Secretary Wes Streeting, and conducted by Professor Lord Darzi, has now been published. The review identified several factors as Continue reading this article about NHS privatisation and PFI - what Lord Darzi’s review missed by We Own It NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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I have groundbreaking NHS tech inside me – but then it failed

I have groundbreaking NHS tech inside me – but then it failed My graphs were so pretty – seven days straight with my blood glucose in the target range, writes James Moore. Then I did a blood test and found my blood was as sweet as a pumpkin spiced latte with two shots of syrup Continue reading this article about I have groundbreaking NHS tech inside me – but then it failed by James Moore NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Parents of babies attacked by Letby ‘kept in the dark’, inquiry told

Parents of babies attacked by Letby ‘kept in the dark’, inquiry told One mother told Thirlwall inquiry she was unaware for six years anything had happened Parents of babies attacked by Lucy Letby were not told their children had suffered life-threatening collapses until they were contacted by the police years later, an inquiry has heard. The parents of one newborn boy said it was “disgusting” they were “kept in the dark” by staff at the Countess of Chester hospital after their son’s health suffered a serious deterioration in June 2016. Continue reading... By Josh Halliday North of England editor Parents of babies attacked by Letby ‘kept in the dark’, inquiry told to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff and Patients Alike
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The speech Keir Starmer should give: our economic model is broken – and I’ll pay for my own Arsenal tickets | Owen Jones

The speech Keir Starmer should give: our economic model is broken – and I’ll pay for my own Arsenal tickets | Owen Jones The PM will today deliver his leader’s speech to Labour conference. This is what he should say instead Conference, I stand here ready to bury Britain’s age of decline and usher in the age of ambition. For years, politicians have offered this nation a daily diet of pessimism, demanding ever greater sacrifice from those with nothing left to give. And they have delivered on that pessimism – from stagnant growth to falling wages, from crumbling infrastructure to disintegrating public services, from our declining town centres to a mounting housing emergency. But that ambition begins with some humility. Our nation...
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Hospital where baby died from infected feed had ‘entirely unsafe system’

Hospital where baby died from infected feed had ‘entirely unsafe system’ Admission by doctor at Guy’s and St Thomas’ made during inquest into deaths of three babies infected An NHS trust that gave four newborn babies contaminated feed has admitted that it was operating “an entirely unsafe system” at the time they became infected. The admission came during evidence by a senior doctor at Guy’s and St Thomas’ trust (GSTT), who led its investigation into the outbreak, during an inquest into how one of the very premature babies died. Continue reading... By Denis Campbell Health policy editor Hospital where baby died from infected feed had ‘entirely unsafe system’ to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff and Patients Alike
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Building a healthier population and a healthier economy in Britain | Letters

Building a healthier population and a healthier economy in Britain | Letters From workplaces and schools to our vast expanse of green spaces, readers suggest routes to better health in response to an IPPR report Your coverage of the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) report on the UK’s health crisis focuses on the big numbers from the report, but overlooks some of the ways we can improve health in the places where we spend the most time – workplaces and schools (Tackling UK ill health is vital to economic growth, says IPPR, 17 September). As a member of the IPPR commission on health and prosperity, I contributed through work by Impact on Urban Health to highlight this opportunity. Additional health service spending alone...
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Cutting winter fuel payments ‘right decision’, says Reeves, as No 10 says no change to council tax discount for single people – Labour conference live

Cutting winter fuel payments ‘right decision’, says Reeves, as No 10 says no change to council tax discount for single people – Labour conference live Chancellor says £22bn gap in current spending budget and state pension rise meant she had to make decision on means-testing fuel payments In interview this morning Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, defended her own decision to accept clothing donations worth £7,500 when she was in opposition. Speaking on the Today programme, she said: I can understand why people find it a little bit odd that politicians get support for things like buying clothes. Now, when I was an opposition MP, when I was shadow chancellor of the exchequer, a friend of mine who I’ve known for years [Juliet Rosenfeld]...
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Parents found baby under Lucy Letby’s care covered in faeces

Parents found baby under Lucy Letby’s care covered in faeces Inquiry into murder of babies at the Countess of Chester hospital hears about newborn girl fitted with stoma The parents of an extremely vulnerable newborn girl have said they were disgusted to find her “covered in her own faeces” while under the care of the nurse Lucy Letby. The inquiry into the murder of babies at the Countess of Chester hospital heard that one child had been fitted with a stoma as well as a catheter, known as a Broviac line, after her birth in October 2015. Continue reading... By Josh Halliday North of England editor Parents found baby under Lucy Letby’s care covered in faeces to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff and Patients Alike
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Nurses in England reject government’s 5.5% pay award

Nurses in England reject government’s 5.5% pay award Royal College of Nursing union says members ‘do not yet feel valued and they are looking for urgent action’ Nurses in England have rejected the government’s pay award of a 5.5% rise, the Royal College of Nursing has said. RCN members rejected the deal by two-thirds in a vote with a record high turnout of about 145,000. The pay award was announced by the chancellor at the end of July, shortly after Labour won the general election. Continue reading... By PA Media Nurses in England reject government’s 5.5% pay award to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff and Patients Alike
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Labour plans to allow travel between England and Wales for NHS treatment

Labour plans to allow travel between England and Wales for NHS treatment Exclusive: Welsh secretary will use conference speech to announce measure for elective treatment and outpatients NHS patients in Wales will be allowed to travel to England to receive care for the first time ever under plans to be announced by the Welsh secretary on Monday. Jo Stevens will tell the Labour conference in Liverpool that she is drawing up proposals to allow patients to travel between England and Wales to receive outpatient or elective treatment. Continue reading... By Kiran Stacey Political correspondent Labour plans to allow travel between England and Wales for NHS treatment to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff and Patients Alike
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NHS pilot uses virtual reality to tackle racism and discrimination among staff

NHS pilot uses virtual reality to tackle racism and discrimination among staff Immersive training scenarios highlight experiences of minority ethnic colleagues in health service In one scene, a black nurse called Tunde is told by his manager that personal protective equipment (PPE) was being locked away at night to prevent its theft during night shifts, during the pandemic when ethnic minorities were more likely to work these hours. In another, an Asian female doctor called Jasmine is dismissed by an HR manager after raising a double standard regarding requests for shift changes during the pandemic over childcare, something which her white colleagues were granted. Continue reading... By Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities...
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Health and productivity losses from obesity ‘far outstrip weight-loss jab costs’

Health and productivity losses from obesity ‘far outstrip weight-loss jab costs’ Exclusive: £100bn-a-year cost of obesity to UK makes clear economic case for use of drugs such as Ozempic, says report Spiralling healthcare costs and productivity losses from the global obesity crisis far outstrip the cost of new weight-loss drugs, according to a report, which also calls on governments to prioritise prevention by promoting a healthy diet and exercise. In the UK, Germany and the Netherlands, there is a clear economic case for these medications, the report says, as the annual cost of the diabetes drug Ozempic is lower than the cost of additional healthcare needed by people with obesity. The cost of the weight-loss injection Wegovy is...
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Wes Streeting yet to meet pledge to hold cross-party talks on social care crisis

Wes Streeting yet to meet pledge to hold cross-party talks on social care crisis Lib Dems and Tories say health secretary has failed to reach out to them for ideas on a solution, despite declaring he wanted to do so in the summer Labour has made no contact with other parties over new talks to resolve England’s social care crisis, amid fresh demands for a workable plan that secures cross-party support. Wes Streeting, the health secretary, said over the summer that he was keen to hear ideas from across the political divide as part of a renewed attempt to make progress on a crisis that has remained unresolved for more than a decade. Continue reading... By Michael Savage Policy Editor Wes Streeting yet to meet pledge to hold...
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NHS electronic health records pose ‘serious safety risks’

NHS electronic health records pose ‘serious safety risks’ One trust reported more than 900 incidents including patient harms after it rolled out new software There are “serious safety risks” for patients in the rollout of electronic health records in hospitals across England, a charity has warned. Patient Safety Learning said incidents involving new systems were likely to be under-reported and must be flagged. It has urged the government to ensure adverse-incident reports are monitored more effectively. One trust reported more than 900 incidents, including potential patient harms after it rolled out new software. Continue reading... By Jon Ungoed-Thomas NHS electronic health records pose ‘serious safety risks’ to Continue...
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Labour must focus on NHS and cost of living to keep former Tory voters, study finds

Labour must focus on NHS and cost of living to keep former Tory voters, study finds Thinktank report says Starmer ‘liable to prompt dismissal’ if government deviates from voters’ priorities Continue reading this article about Labour must focus on NHS and cost of living to keep former Tory voters, study finds by Aletha Adu NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Mental health overtakes cancer and obesity as Britons’ biggest health worry

Mental health overtakes cancer and obesity as Britons’ biggest health worry Ipsos survey asked people in 31 countries what they thought of their health and healthcare Mental health has overtaken cancer and obesity as the health problem most Britons worry about, a global survey has revealed. Experts said the shift in the public’s perception reflected the sharp rise in recent years in mental ill-health caused by the Covid pandemic, the cost of living crisis and male violence against women. Continue reading... By Denis Campbell Health policy editor Mental health overtakes cancer and obesity as Britons’ biggest health worry to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff and Patients Alike
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