Tory health reforms left UK open to Covid calamity, says top doctor’s report Britain’s pandemic response was among the worst and the NHS had been ‘seriously weakened’, says leading surgeon The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2024
Long delays to NHS care for children in England ‘creating forgotten generation’ Health leaders say crisis so severe there is ‘deep concern’ that lifelong harm is being caused The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2024
Could Labour use public-private projects to fix England’s hospitals? NHS Providers wants collaboration with private entities to unlock funds, and Labour has stressed its wish for business ‘partnership’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024
NHS leader warns of widespread disruption as doctors continue strike Labour has pledged to open discussions with junior doctors on July 5 if the party wins the General Election. Evening Standard · Jun 29, 2024
More than 2,000 NHS buildings in England older than NHS, figures show Lib Dems and health trusts say patient and staff safety being put at risk by poor state of ageing infrastructure The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2024
Plans for Royal Mail delivery cuts could risk patient safety, NHS leaders warn Head of NHS Providers says proposed reduction of second-class deliveries to two days a week would be ‘extremely unhelpful’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2024
Plans to cut Royal Mail deliveries ‘could worsen patient safety risks’ The chief executives of Healthwatch England, National Voices, The Patients Association and NHS Providers have ‘raised direct concerns’. Evening Standard · Apr 6, 2024
‘Grow up’ and talk about social care, Andrew Dilnot tells Labour and Tories As an election approaches, both parties must end their irresponsible silence about the crisis in England, pleads the architect of funding reforms The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2024
More than 85,000 appointments rescheduled because of latest NHS strike Number of appointments rescheduled since industrial action in the health service began in December last year now above 1.2 million Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2023
London could be particularly hard hit by care worker visa changes, warns charity boss Changes for dependants will deter migrant workers who are vital in the capital, Care England says Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2023
Growing number of nurses experiencing suicidal thoughts, RCN says The Royal College of Nursing has now commissioned research into the issue and is calling on the Government for more investment in support services. The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023
It’s unsustainable to prop up social care with workers on visas, say NHS Trusts A rise in non-EU immigration to the UK was mainly driven by migrants coming for work on health and care visas, statistics have suggested. The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023
Eating disorder rates four times higher in girls than boys, survey shows The statistic was one of the findings of a report into young people’s mental health published by NHS England. The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023
Forcing medical staff to work during strikes could harm care, NHS Providers says Anti-strike laws risk damaging relationships between staff and employers, hospital trust leaders say The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2023
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023 Government plans to cut NHS waiting list ‘difficult to achieve’ – health leaders A poll of NHS trust managers and chief executives found that fewer than half think the quality of patient care on offer in the health service is high.
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023 New Health Secretary appointed at ‘critical juncture’ for NHS Victoria Atkins was appointed as part of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Cabinet reshuffle.
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023 ‘Worrying signs’ that more medics plan to leave the workforce, regulator warns The GMC’s annual report also said doctors from overseas should be ‘welcomed, valued and supported’.
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023 End solitary confinement for children and limit it for adults, review demands Report author says ‘my heart breaks’ as she warned the practice for people with learning disabilities has no therapeutic benefit.
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023 Needs of patients with learning disabilities not being met in hospitals – report An investigation by the Health Services Safety Investigations Body found the current system is not always designed to provide effective care.
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023 Children waiting years for autism and cerebral palsy treatment as NHS chiefs slam government inaction Exclusive: NHS leaders say repeated warnings’ to ministers over waits for children’s care have been ignored
The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023 A&E seeing more people with sore throats, backache, insomnia and coughs NHS Providers said the strain on primary care services, including GPs and dentists, means patients often resort to A&E.
Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2023 One million NHS appointments cancelled during strike action ‘The immediate concern has to be with patients – more than a million and counting – whose care or treatment has been delayed’ - NHS Providers
The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023 NHS appointments cancelled during strike action to ‘surpass one million’ Industrial action has been ongoing since December 2022.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2023 ‘Biggest walkout NHS has ever seen’ will put patients at risk, health body warns NHS Confederation says hospitals will cancel more appointments and operations than ever before this week
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023 Government plans to extend strike laws to doctors and nurses New rules on minimum service levels could come into force next year.