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NHS England is a farce. To fix the health system, the Government must relinquish control
NHS England is a farce. To fix the health system, the Government must relinquish control Our health service currently operates under the worst of both worlds, with both excessive centralisation and too loose a leash Continue reading this article about NHS England is a farce. To fix the health system, the Government must relinquish control by Rosie Beacon NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS England facing major job losses to reduce DHSC 'overlap' The shake-up of NHS England looks like it could go up a notch, as reports suggest thousands of job cuts that could halve its headcount are planned Continue reading this article about NHS England facing major job losses to reduce DHSC 'overlap' by Phil Taylor NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS dental charges to increase from April 2025
NHS dental charges to increase from April 2025 Dental charges for patients in England will increase by around 2.3% from 1 April 2025, sparking criticism from the profession. Continue reading this article about NHS dental charges to increase from April 2025 by Gaby Bissett NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS Somerset and Somerset Council launch Smokefree Somerset Campaign on National No Smoking Day – 12 March to encourage 45,000 smokers to quit by 2030
NHS Somerset and Somerset Council launch Smokefree Somerset Campaign on National No Smoking Day – 12 March to encourage 45,000 smokers to quit by 2030 Continue reading this article about NHS Somerset and Somerset Council launch Smokefree Somerset Campaign on National No Smoking Day – 12 March to encourage 45,000 smokers to quit by 2030 by somerset.gov.uk NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Programme underway at Countess of Chester Hospital NHS to optimise workforce planning
Programme underway at Countess of Chester Hospital NHS to optimise workforce planning A major workforce optimisation programme has started at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with workforce planning specialists, SARD. The programme will include engaging with its workforce to gain a greater understanding of clinical capacity and demand, and empower teams to make more informed decisions about workforce planning. This work will Continue reading this article about Programme underway at Countess of Chester Hospital NHS to optimise workforce planning by News Desk NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS staff ‘illegally’ obtained Nottingham stab victims’ records
NHS staff ‘illegally’ obtained Nottingham stab victims’ records The families of Valdo Calocane’s victims have been told that of the 98 people who gained access to their A&E records, only 42 had a legitimate reason Continue reading this article about NHS staff ‘illegally’ obtained Nottingham stab victims’ records by Fiona Hamilton, Chief Reporter NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
Thousands of NHS England jobs at risk in ‘radical reduction and reshaping’
Thousands of NHS England jobs at risk in ‘radical reduction and reshaping’ Roles at the central NHS body could ‘decrease by around half’ under new interim chief executive Sir Jim Mackey Continue reading this article about Thousands of NHS England jobs at risk in ‘radical reduction and reshaping’ by Ella Pickover NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NHS England announces large-scale cuts as part of government shake-up - The Times of India
NHS England announces large-scale cuts as part of government shake-up - The Times of India UK News: The UK government has announced plans to cut around 6,500 jobs at NHS England to streamline operations and reduce duplication with the DHSC. This sign Continue reading this article about NHS England announces large-scale cuts as part of government shake-up - The Times of India by TOI World Desk NHS Forums - For daily discussion by NHS Staff.
NEWS: UK Plasma Donations Return for NHS Care
NEWS: UK Plasma Donations Return for NHS Care As reported by The Herald, for the first time in decades, NHS patients are receiving life-saving plasma treatments from UK donors after a long-standing ban… Continue reading this article about NEWS: UK Plasma Donations Return for NHS Care by Eleanor Potter 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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