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‘Complacent’ health chiefs in England lack drive to transform NHS, say MPs

Public accounts committee finds DHSC and NHS England leaders appear short of the energy and urgency needed

The Guardian - UK

NHS overspending doubles to £1.4bn as MPs accuse officials of ‘remarkable’ complacency

Damning criticism in report from Commons committee after health secretary Wes Streeting said he could not rule out patients still being treated in hospital corridors next winter

The Independent UK

Calls to end ‘harmful’ calorie labels on restaurant menus

The move was originally made to tackle the country’s obesity crisis

The Independent UK

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NHS and health department officials ‘out of ideas’ for transforming care – MPs

MPs said the Government’s NHS ambitions seem to ‘run counter to officials’ lack of ideas or drive to change’.

The Independent UK

Five year-old boy’s family accuse hospital staff of ‘laughing’ as his life support machine was turned off

Damning report criticises care of Muhammad Ayaan Haroon, who died at Sheffield Children’s Hospital after suffering breathing difficulties

The Independent UK

Charity concerns as NHS prepares to publish priorities for the year ahead

Every year the NHS sets out key objectives for the coming year.

Evening Standard

Doctors' union which went on strike accused of underpaying its own staff

Staff members at the BMA could go on strike just months after medics took to the picket line for the same reason

Evening Standard

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New scheme offers diabetes-friendly twists on African-Caribbean meals

Heal-D supports type 2 diabetes self-management among black African and Caribbean adults

The Guardian - UK

A reader with a terminal illness emailed in despair. What she told me should shock us all

Rosy is unable to move, breathe or eat unassisted. Yet NHS assessors think it’s fine to leave her alone for hours at a time, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

The Guardian - UK

Prostate cancer becomes most common cancer diagnosis in England

There were 55,033 diagnoses of prostate cancer in England in 2023 compared with 47,526 diagnoses of breast cancer

The Guardian - UK

Prostate cancer now most common cancer in UK as pressure grows for national screening

More than 50,000 men were diagnosed with prostate cancer in England in 2023 - but a leading charity claims more needs to be done to catch the disease earlier

The Independent UK

Ask certain patients about gambling habits, health workers told

Health workers have been urged to step in and help patients at an earlier stage.

The Independent UK

What is the 'mystery' virus? Britons urged to wear face masks

The NHS has said that those worried about contracting the virus should wear face masks

Evening Standard

What are the symptoms of bronchitis? How to tell the difference from a common cold

During the winter, many seasonal illnesses share similar symptoms

The Independent UK

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The National (Scotland)

John Swinney announces plan to bring down NHS Scotland waiting times

Patients in Scotland are not getting “the right care in the right place at the right time”, John Swinney has said ...

Evening Standard

Patients not getting right care in right place at right time, says Swinney

The First Minister said he was determined to end the ‘vicious circle’ of high waiting times and delayed discharge.

Evening Standard

Swinney to announce additional 150,000 NHS appointments and procedures per year

The First Minister is expected to make the announcement during a meeting with healthcare officials later on Monday.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney to announce 'substantial increase' of NHS Scotland capacity

FIRST Minister John Swinney will lay out plans for a “substantial increase” in NHS capacity in a keynote speech on Monday ...

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Evening Standard

What the papers say – January 27

US President Donald Trump features heavily on the front pages of Monday’s newspapers.

The Guardian - UK

Quarter of people in England had poor NHS care in past year, report says

Survey for patient watchdog finds over half of those who made complaint were not satisfied with process or outcome

Evening Standard

Low confidence in NHS complaints process ‘stops patients flagging poor care’

A survey showed more than half of those who made a complaint to an NHS organisation were not satisfied with the process or outcome.

The Guardian - UK

How disabled adults are sidelined by social care

Letters: Charging people on benefits for care in their homes causes real financial hardship, writes Claire Bolderson, while Jill Souter worries for the future of the charity that cares for her daughter. Plus, letters from Ray Downing and John Beer

The National (Scotland)

SNP minister confirms plans to step down from Holyrood after 27 years

A SCOTTISH Government minister has announced that they will be stepping down as an MSP at the next election after 27 years at Holyrood ...

The Independent UK

Wes Streeting accused of lack of transparency on puberty blockers trial just weeks before it starts

Exclusive: The evaluation is due to start within the next few weeks, The Independent understands, but the government has still not confirmed who will take part

The Guardian - UK

Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk rebuked by watchdog over failure to disclose payments to UK health groups

Danish drug giant found to have failed to accurately report spending even after admitting to errors

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