The Latest Breaking News from NHS England

CQC downgrades leading Manchester cancer hospital amid bullying concerns

The Christie loses ‘outstanding’ rating, with report saying staff did not always feel supported or valued

The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2023

Alarm over rise in blood clot deaths as charity calls on NHS to publish data

A charity has warned that deaths are higher than expected as it called for more transparency over the work hospitals are doing to reduce risk.

The Independent UK · May 11, 2023

Fewer than two thirds of patients at A&E seen within four hours - check your area

Patients in England attending major A&E departments for treatment were seen within four hours in fewer than two thirds of cases and people can check how their local trust compares

Daily Mirror · May 11, 2023

Patients to get prescription medication without GP appointment for common illnesses

Pharmacists to be able to prescribe medicine to reduce pressure on surgeries

Evening Standard · May 9, 2023

Pharmacies in England to offer prescriptions for seven conditions amid surgery crisis

Proposal is designed to free up 15m GP appointments over the next two years

The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2023

Man goes in for routine surgery and comes out 'scarred for life' with horror burns

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES Paul Hickman, 44, took legal action against NHS England trust which admitted a breach of duty led to his "prolonged stay in hospital”

Daily Mirror · May 5, 2023

NHS must ‘urgently’ publish data on mental health checks for pregnant women, say top doctors

NHS trusts failing to report figures on mental health checks for mothers, warns Royal College of Psychiatrists

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

Major shakeup to GP appointments starting this month as new rules come in

New rules have been laid out by NHS England, and this is what they mean for patients

Liverpool Echo · May 2, 2023

Health secretary Steve Barclay told ‘not to be disrespectful’ to striking NHS nurses – as it happened

RCN leader urges health secretary to resolve ongoing pay dispute as one-day strike affects cancer and emergency care for first time. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2023

Threat that nurses could hold strikes ‘up until Christmas’ as 28 hour walkout takes place

RCN boss says better pay deal needed ahead of crucial meeting between unions and NHS bosses

Evening Standard · May 1, 2023