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Proposed NSW watchdog 'bureaucratic layer'

An independent watchdog recommended by a NSW inquiry into regional health services was rejected by the government as a "bureaucratic layer", the minister says.

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No independent review of NSW rural healthcare culture despite allegations of cover-ups and bullying

Regional Health Minister Bronnie Taylor says the state already has mechanisms in place to deal with complaints and that all concerned parties should feel they can make reports "freely and openly".

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No need for health watchdog, NSW govt says

NSW Regional Health Minister Bronnie Taylor says there is no need for an independent health watchdog despite problems in the rural health system.

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NSW won't support mental health inquiry

The New South Wales government has handed down its response to the recent rural health inquiry, supporting 41 of its 44 recommendations.

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NSW government won't back stronger powers for health industry ombudsman to protect doctors and nurses

State government will support, or support in principle, 41 of the 44 recommendations of an inquiry into rural and remote healthcare — but won't back a mental health inquiry.

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Mental health programs for new mothers struggle to meet demand in Western Sydney

Perinatal organisations are being forced to turn away women struggling with homelessness and mental health due to a surge in demand across Western Sydney.

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Maitland MP says leave issues for nurses cut off in floods has been fixed

Maitland MP Jenny Aitchison says issues nurses cut off by floodwater had with access to disaster leave have been resolved after she made an urgent case to NSW Regional Health Minister Bronnie Taylor.

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Mid North Coast health apology after patient forced to wait for bed

The family of an 83-year-old man say they were left traumatised by a delay getting him from an ambulance to an emergency bed and then from an emergency bed into a ward.

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Health gets largest-ever NSW budget funds

Health care in NSW has been given a $33 billion boost in the state budget, which the government says will deliver a world-class system for all residents.

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NSW budget launches women's statement

NSW Treasurer Matt Kean has used his first NSW budget to deliver the first-ever Women's Opportunity Statement, which will be a feature in years to come.

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$55 million for new Hunter health projects

The state government will invest $55 million in new health projects across the Hunter over the next 12 months.

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More than $140 million in NSW budget for regions to help with travel for medical care

The state government will allocate an extra $149 million in Tuesday's budget for people in regional areas who need to travel for medical treatment.

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Funding boost for NSW regional health

The state government will spend nearly $890 million over four years in an attempt to attract and retain staff in rural and regional areas.

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Independent Murray MP called out for 'disrespectful' behaviour towards health committees

Independent MP Helen Dalton is standing by her criticism of Local Health Advisory Committees, despite claims she's been 'disrespectful' on social media.

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$10,000 for relocating from the city as part of NSW government's $883m for rural and regional healthcare

The funding is allocated over the next four years and includes packages of up to $10,000 for relocation, and more training positions for nursing graduates and interns.

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NSW premier's $743m fix for his failure

Dominic Perrottet says a $743 million boost to palliative care in NSW is the most important budget announcement he's ever made.

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NSW to ask federal government for control of GP services to improve regional healthcare

Is this the "turning point" for getting a doctor's appointment in rural NSW? The Regional Health Minister hopes so.

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Midnight sitting of NSW upper house fails to resolve debate over assisted dying bill

Amendments made during marathon 12-hour sitting mean bill must return to lower house before becoming law

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NSW on cusp of voluntary assisted dying

NSW is poised to become the last state in Australia to pass laws allowing people with a terminal illness to voluntarily end their lives.

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Emotions run high as showdown on NSW assisted dying bill approaches

If passed, the state will be the last in Australia to allow terminally ill people to choose when they die

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NSW mental illness unit for new mothers

NSW has opened its first public unit for new mothers with mental illness, allowing them to stay with their babies while they receive treatment.

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‘Everything is on the table’ to address regional NSW healthcare, minister says after scathing report

Bronnie Taylor says government accepts there is a ‘need to do more’ and will pore over 44 recommendations

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NSW, Victoria border healthcare issues leave carer desperate for help

Lynette Cullinan says her husband's horror experience with the border health system will not be addressed by the NSW government's new plan to fix the state's rural health crisis.

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Virtual ICU service launched at Broken Hill Hospital but nurses seek more staff

The service linking local clinicians and patients with intensive care staff in Sydney is formally up and running, but the local union says more nurses on the floor are needed.

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Regional Health Division announced by NSW government in wake of healthcare inquiry

The announcement of a new NSW government division that will focus on regional health services is welcomed by stakeholders, but some want immediate action to reduce spiralling locum doctor costs.

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