NHS consultants’ strike in England may cancel surgery for tens of thousands Routine care to come to virtual halt for 48 hours this week and in August after improved pay offer ruled out The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2023
NHS planned care will come to virtual standstill this week, senior doctor warns Consultant doctors will be on strike for 48 hours from 7am on Thursday until 7am on Saturday. The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023
London is the most sleepless city in the country, new insomnia study finds The capital has the highest number of people being referred for sleep problems in England Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2023
‘Camaraderie, love and affection’: migration and the making of the NHS – a photo essay Heart of the Nation: migration and the making of the NHS is a touring exhibition by the Migration Museum to mark the service’s 75th anniversary and celebrate the crucial role of its international workers The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2023
What the latest NHS performance figures show Some 58.7% of cancer patients waited less than two months for their first treatment after an urgent GP referral. The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023
NHS end-of-life care ‘often falls below expectations’ The Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch found gaps in the standards of palliative care across England. The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023
How England's new lung cancer screening could save thousands of lives – expert Q&A Lung cancer is often caught too late. As a result, it has one of the lowest survival rates of all cancers. To detect it earlier, NHS England is rolling out a nationwide screening programme that has already begun in some areas, but will ramp up from 2025. Smokers and former… The Conversation · Jul 12, 2023
Sunak won’t meet NHS waiting times pledge if strikes continue, warn health bosses Junior doctor leaders have threatened to keep up industrial action until spring unless they receive a ‘credible pay offer’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2023
Review highlights 'leadership dysfunction' led to alleged 'cover-ups' at North East Ambulance service as family slam report as 'whitewash' A review into how the North East Ambulance Service failed to share key documents with coroners has laid bare "dysfunction" - but a family who lost their daughter slammed new report as a "whitewash" Chronicle Live · Jul 11, 2023
Nottinghamshire Police to begin sharing information with Ockenden Review It comes after the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England and the trust have agreed to change the review from ‘opt-in’ to ‘opt-out’ Nottingham Post · Jul 11, 2023
Insect bites and stings searched every seven seconds on NHS website The NHS has seen a ‘significant increase’ in people seeking help The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
People accessing NHS advice page once every seven seconds thanks to weather NHS England’s chief nursing officer said there had been a significant increase Wales Online · Jul 11, 2023
People seek advice for insect bites and stings every seven seconds – NHS The NHS has seen a ‘significant increase’ in people seeking help. The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023
Significant change in NUH maternity review means more cases to be investigated It comes as Trust chairman will apologise to affected families Nottingham Post · Jul 9, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2023 ‘It’s naive to think this is in the best interests of the NHS.’ How Big Pharma’s millions are influencing healthcare Observer investigation shows drug company money flows through the NHS, raising questions about conflict of interest
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2023 Revealed: pharma giants pour millions of pounds into NHS to boost drug sales Observer investigation raises concerns about the influence of drugs companies in shaping patient care in services that use their products
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023 Experts call for new strategies to prevent healthcare worker burnout Last month NHS England revealed almost 25% of staff sick days in February were down to poor mental health.
Nottingham Post · Jul 6, 2023 New Hucknall health hub plans for 'all under one roof' centre put on hold The hubs were intended to be an “all under one roof” centre featuring GPs, health and wellbeing services and other in-community facilities
Daily Mirror · Jul 6, 2023 Tom Bradby pays heart-wrenching tribute to close ITV friend Emily Morgan at her funeral ITV journalist Emily Morgan, who worked for ITV News for more than two decades, was only 45 when she died from lung cancer in May
The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023 Doctors want clarity on role of physician associates to avoid patient confusion The support staff role was first introduced in 2003.
The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023 We cannot let strikes drag on into winter, says NHS England chief NHS leaders have implored the Government and striking doctors to end the dispute.
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023 Edward and Sophie to attend service to mark 75 years of the NHS Health workers and royalty will rub shoulders at the service in Westminster Abbey.
Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2023 NHS chief thanks staff for ‘constant compassion’ as health service turns 75 Chief executive of NHS England acknowledges workers face ‘enormous challenges’ as health service marks its 75th anniversary
The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2023 The Guardian view on the NHS at 75: pride mixed with disappointment Editorial: Underfunding and a lack of planning have undermined the health service, but the public is still behind it
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023 Assisted dying law changes ‘matter for MPs but Government will not stand in way’ Helen Whately said debate in this ‘sensitive area’ is one that should be led by MPs at Westminster and it should be for Parliament to decide.