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NHS staff face 51,000 violent incidents since 2019 as Scottish Government urged to act

NHS staff face 51,000 violent incidents since 2019 as Scottish Government urged to act

NHS staff face 51,000 violent incidents since 2019 as Scottish Government urged to act "Staff are there to provide care, treatment and support. Often, they are under significant pressure in trying to do so; the last thing they need is to be met with violence and abuse." Continue reading this article about NHS staff face 51,000 violent incidents since 2019 as Scottish Government urged to act by Craig Meighan PA Scotland political reporter NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS England names top team to lead transition

NHS England names top team to lead transition

NHS England names top team to lead transition After the announcement last week that NHS England is to be abolished, arrangements for the transition have started with confirmation of a NHS Transformation Executive Team under the leadership of Jim Mackey as Chief Executive. Continue reading this article about NHS England names top team to lead transition by Catherine Levin NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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UK pharmacies could cut hours unless NHS provides ‘new and sufficient’ funding

UK pharmacies could cut hours unless NHS provides ‘new and sufficient’ funding

UK pharmacies could cut hours unless NHS provides ‘new and sufficient’ funding The National Pharmacy Association has recommended collective action for the first time in its history Continue reading this article about UK pharmacies could cut hours unless NHS provides ‘new and sufficient’ funding by Anna Bawden NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Millions to have annual weigh-ins on NHS

Millions to have annual weigh-ins on NHS

Millions to have annual weigh-ins on NHS The guidance from the health watchdog Nice is aimed at preventing weight-related complications developing over time Continue reading this article about Millions to have annual weigh-ins on NHS by Eleanor Hayward, Health Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Preparing the NHS for the AI Era: Why Smarter Triage and Navigation Mean Better Health Care

Preparing the NHS for the AI Era: Why Smarter Triage and Navigation Mean Better Health Care

Preparing the NHS for the AI Era: Why Smarter Triage and Navigation Mean Better Health Care Preparing the NHS for the AI Era: Why Smarter Triage and Navigation Mean Better Health Care Continue reading this article about Preparing the NHS for the AI Era: Why Smarter Triage and Navigation Mean Better Health Care by @InstituteGC NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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UK pharmacies could cut hours unless NHS provides ‘new and sufficient’ funding

UK pharmacies could cut hours unless NHS provides ‘new and sufficient’ funding The National Pharmacy Association has recommended collective action for the first time in its history Independent pharmacies in England have been advised to slash their opening hours in a row over funding. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) said it had “been left with little choice” but to recommend its 6,000 members take collective action for the first time in its history, unless the government provides “new and sufficient” funding to cover significant new costs. Continue reading... By Anna Bawden Health and social affairs correspondent UK pharmacies could cut hours unless NHS provides ‘new and sufficient’ funding to Continue reading... NHS...
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Watchdog urges regular BMI checkups for millions across England and Wales

Watchdog urges regular BMI checkups for millions across England and Wales The proposal, put forward by Nice, would see 13 million patients checked regularly Millions of people in England and Wales with a long-term health condition should have their body mass index (BMI) checked regularly to prevent diabetes and heart disease, an NHS watchdog is recommending. Anyone found to be overweight should talk to sensitive, non-judgmental doctors and nurses about how they can lead a healthier life and stop their excess pounds causing them problems. Continue reading... By Denis Campbell Health policy editor Watchdog urges regular BMI checkups for millions across England and Wales to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff | Patient...
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NHS robots and scanners ‘must be used more intensively’

NHS robots and scanners ‘must be used more intensively’

NHS robots and scanners ‘must be used more intensively’ A report has flagged up large regional variations in how often surgical robots and CT and MRI scanners are used and calls on health service managers to take action Continue reading this article about NHS robots and scanners ‘must be used more intensively’ by Eleanor Hayward, Health Editor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Shock report reveals 10 most dangerous UK hospitals to give birth in

Shock report reveals 10 most dangerous UK hospitals to give birth in

Shock report reveals 10 most dangerous UK hospitals to give birth in A review of preventable birth injury claims across England found Manchester University Foundation NHS Trust recorded the highest number between 2022 and 2014. Continue reading this article about Shock report reveals 10 most dangerous UK hospitals to give birth in by Emily Stearn NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS trust let trans doctor use single-sex changing room without asking regulator

NHS trust let trans doctor use single-sex changing room without asking regulator

NHS trust let trans doctor use single-sex changing room without asking regulator The Health and Safety Executive confirmed it had held no discussions with NHS Fife regarding Dr Beth Upton Continue reading this article about NHS trust let trans doctor use single-sex changing room without asking regulator by Simon Johnson NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS England to be scrapped, reimagined with streamlined tech focus

NHS England to be scrapped, reimagined with streamlined tech focus

NHS England to be scrapped, reimagined with streamlined tech focus UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the organization would be reintegrated into the UK Department of Health and Social Care within two years. The agency pledges to reinvest cost savings into Continue reading this article about NHS England to be scrapped, reimagined with streamlined tech focus by Healthcare IT News NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Deaf TikTok star who took poison ‘failed’ by NHS services, inquest hears

Deaf TikTok star who took poison ‘failed’ by NHS services, inquest hears Imogen Nunn told support worker she had ‘bought something online’ before she died in Brighton, mother says A TikTok star who died after consuming a poisonous substance she bought online told an NHS support worker about the purchase a month before her death, an inquest has heard. Imogen Nunn took a poisonous substance and died in Brighton, East Sussex, on New Year’s Day 2023. The 25-year-old, who was deaf, raised awareness of hearing and mental health issues on her social media accounts, which gained more than 780,000 followers. In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email [email protected] or [email protected]. In the US...
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Deaf TikTok star who took poison ‘failed’ by NHS services, inquest hears

Deaf TikTok star who took poison ‘failed’ by NHS services, inquest hears

Deaf TikTok star who took poison ‘failed’ by NHS services, inquest hears Imogen Nunn told support worker she had ‘bought something online’ before she died in Brighton, mother says Continue reading this article about Deaf TikTok star who took poison ‘failed’ by NHS services, inquest hears by Sammy Gecsoyler NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Even Italians are horrified by the NHS

Even Italians are horrified by the NHS

Even Italians are horrified by the NHS Anyone who has the misfortune of stepping foot into a hospital recently will know how bad things are with the NHS, where the only good thing about the long waits is that they stave off the subsequent terrible treatment. Still, it is helpful sometimes to see how other countries view our health service – which has Continue reading this article about Even Italians are horrified by the NHS by Steerpike NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Mackey names new top team at NHSE

Mackey names new top team at NHSE

Mackey names new top team at NHSE NHS England transition CEO Sir Jim Mackey has named his top team, including drafting in four more hospital trust CEOs. Continue reading this article about Mackey names new top team at NHSE by By Mimi Launder2025-03-17T15:55:00 NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust trials AI transcription tool

Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust trials AI transcription tool

Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust trials AI transcription tool The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT) is piloting an AI tool during clinical consultations to allow consultants more time with patients. Continue reading this article about Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust trials AI transcription tool by Jordan Sollof NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NEWS: More Senior NHS Leaders Step Down

NEWS: More Senior NHS Leaders Step Down

NEWS: More Senior NHS Leaders Step Down As reported by MSN News, three top NHS England executives resign as the organisation faces a major shake-up and tighter government control The wave of… Continue reading this article about NEWS: More Senior NHS Leaders Step Down by Eleanor Potter NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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Are mental health conditions overdiagnosed in the UK - and what does it cost the NHS?

Are mental health conditions overdiagnosed in the UK - and what does it cost the NHS?

Are mental health conditions overdiagnosed in the UK - and what does it cost the NHS? Mental health disorders are driving the rise in health benefit claims; but is Streeting’s claim of “overdiagnosis” the issue? Continue reading this article about Are mental health conditions overdiagnosed in the UK - and what does it cost the NHS? by Alicja Hagopian NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
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NHS England abolishment: Health Tech leaders react to Starmer's bold restructuring

NHS England abolishment: Health Tech leaders react to Starmer's bold restructuring

NHS England abolishment: Health Tech leaders react to Starmer's bold restructuring Industry leaders from across the healthcare and digital health sectors have shared their perspectives on this monumental shift Continue reading this article about NHS England abolishment: Health Tech leaders react to Starmer's bold restructuring by Features Desk 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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