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Keir Starmer speech live: PM’s plans to reform ‘flabby’ British state
Keir Starmer speech live: PM’s plans to reform ‘flabby’ British state The prime minister will pledge to take on a ‘cottage industry of checkers and blockers slowing down delivery for working people’ Continue reading this article about Keir Starmer speech live: PM’s plans to reform ‘flabby’ British state by Laurence Sleator NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS England abolition shows ‘we have to take difficult decisions’, says Starmer – UK politics live PM says he is ‘bringing management of the NHS back into democratic control by abolishing the arms length body NHS England’ Starmer is now talking about regulatation, and giving examples of where he thinks it has gone too far. l give you an example. There’s a office conversion in Bingley, which, as you know, is in Yorkshire. That is an office conversion that will create 139 homes. But now the future of that is uncertain because the regulator was not properly consulted on the power of cricket balls. That’s 139 homes. Now just think of the people, the families, the individuals who want those homes to buy, those homes to make their life...
Keir Starmer abolishes health service’s executive body NHS England Prime minister brings health service back under ‘democratic control’ of ministers UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer has brought the health service back under the control of ministers by abolishing NHS England. The prime minister said the NHS should be overseen by politicians rather than an arm’s-length body. Continue reading... By Rowena Mason Whitehall editor Keir Starmer abolishes health service’s executive body NHS England to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff | Patient Forums
The common signs of endometriosis – as new treatment drug gets NHS approval
The common signs of endometriosis – as new treatment drug gets NHS approval The drug will only be made available on the NHS for patients whose medical or surgical treatment for endometriosis has failed. Continue reading this article about The common signs of endometriosis – as new treatment drug gets NHS approval by Camilla Foster NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS Staff Survey Results 2024
NHS Staff Survey Results 2024 Find out more about the 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, published on Thursday 13 March 2025. Continue reading this article about NHS Staff Survey Results 2024 by NHS Employers NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Why Keir Starmer’s government is seeking to cut benefits bill Labour targeting sickness and disability benefits which have ballooned amid an increasingly ageing and unwell population Keir Starmer’s government is aiming to cut billions of pounds from welfare spending before the spring statement. The prime minister has warned that Britain’s benefits system is the “worst of all worlds”, before the government publishes a green paper on sickness and disability benefit reform next week. Starmer faces the biggest rebellion of his premiership over the plans. Continue reading... By Richard Partington Economics correspondent Why Keir Starmer’s government is seeking to cut benefits bill to Continue reading... NHS Forums - For NHS Staff |...
BMA demands physician associate scope of practice in light of new research
BMA demands physician associate scope of practice in light of new research The BMA has demanded that NHS England introduce a mandated scope of practice for physician associates (PAs) in light of new research. Continue reading this article about BMA demands physician associate scope of practice in light of new research by Eliza Parr NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS doctor reveals 'worst position' to sleep in
NHS doctor reveals 'worst position' to sleep in The way you sleep could be the difference between springing out of bed or feeling like you've been steamrollered Continue reading this article about NHS doctor reveals 'worst position' to sleep in by Vita Molyneux NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Though Starmer’s project is fragile, he’s taking one giant leap: to reconfigure the British state | Martin Kettle Headlines about Whitehall cuts obscure the real intent. The PM wants effective, dynamic administration that voters will believe in When Keir Starmer’s government finally arrives on the threshold of the next general election, due in 2028-29, Labour’s hopes will not rest on the battlefields of Ukraine, however well-judged Starmer’s diplomacy is proving to be in that conflict right now. Labour’s long-term fate will instead be determined here at home, in the way all elections almost always are. As so often, the outcome in four years’ time will be decided by whether voters feel more secure then than they did in the past. If...
‘First-of-a-kind’ daily pill for endometriosis treatment approved for NHS in England
‘First-of-a-kind’ daily pill for endometriosis treatment approved for NHS in England Relugolix-estradiol-norethisterone can be taken at home, eliminating need for trips to clinics for injections Continue reading this article about ‘First-of-a-kind’ daily pill for endometriosis treatment approved for NHS in England by Tobi Thomas NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
New pill approved for NHS that could treat women with painful 'invisible illness'
New pill approved for NHS that could treat women with painful 'invisible illness' The NHS drug could transform the lives of people with a condition that is both diffcult to diagnose and treat Continue reading this article about New pill approved for NHS that could treat women with painful 'invisible illness' by Bethan Finighan 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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