SNP bring forward Westminster bill to 'keep NHS in public hands' THE SNP have brought forward a bill in Westminster to “keep the NHS in public hands”. The National (Scotland) · Oct 22, 2024
Missed appointments cost London hospitals 'nearly a billion' in four years Health Secretary Wes Streeting has warned that charges could be introduced for no-shows in future Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024
Labour push SNP to give Scots weight-loss jabs on NHS LABOUR are urging the SNP to mimic their plans to tackle obesity with weight-loss jabs. The National (Scotland) · Oct 22, 2024
Civil servant was ‘dead man walking’ when placed on Covid ward, inquiry told Scottish Government official Andrew Slorance, 49, died in December 2020 at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow. Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024
Head and neck cancer cases rising in England, report warns Experts also highlighted ‘stark inequalities’, with people in the most deprived areas twice as likely to develop head and neck cancer Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024
The NHS desperately needs a shot in the arm – the government’s 10 year plan cannot afford to fail As the 2024 Budget dawns the government have put out a slew of NHS announcements – but is any of it radical enough to make change? The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024
NHS potentially facing major costs if UK-EU data agreement not renewed The NHS faces huge costs if the UK loses 'data adequacy' status, report warns. TechRadar · Oct 22, 2024
The secret life of a careworker – ‘I was blown away by how meaningful and interesting it is’ When anxiety forced Kathryn Faulke to give up her NHS job and become a care worker, she never thought she would enjoy it. Now, she has written a ‘love story’ of a book about the profession The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2024
NHS in England given go-ahead for AI scans to help detect bone fractures X-ray add-on at estimated £1 a scan aimed at reducing missed diagnoses in initial assessment The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2024
AI which could help prevent bone fractures being missed is given go-ahead Nice said the platforms could ‘improve fracture detection on X-rays in urgent care without increasing the risk of incorrect diagnoses’. The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2024
Damning graphs reveal how NHS performance has declined over a decade NHS data reveals scale of challenge facing Labour as party unveils ten-year plan for the health service Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024
Private sector offers to the NHS must beat ‘one for the price of two’ deal Brief letters: Streeting’s scepticism | The force of female artists | Accordion jokes | Defining ‘scientific racism’ | Tesco’s solar energy drive The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2024
NHS delays mean ‘death sentence’ for some patients, says Wes Streeting Health secretary spoke alongside Keir Starmer, who stressed the need for AI diagnosis to ‘get in earlier with cancer’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2024
Streeting promises to toughen up smoking laws The Health Secretary made the pledge while standing next to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during an event launching a new NHS consultation. Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Oct 21, 2024 Chaos as Labour publish NHS consultation responses in real time LABOUR’S consultation on English NHS reform has become the subject of mockery after being flooded with apparent spam after it was revealed to be…
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2024 Tax on high earners ruled out as Rachel Reeves looks to plug £40bn Budget black hole No 10 forced into astonishing admission that high earners can also be protected by its pledge not to raise national insurance for working people – after minister refused six times to confirm if that included employees on six-figure salaries
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2024 Free energy drinks and ‘mandatory euthanasia’ among tips submitted as NHS public consultation mocked Government launches major consultation on the future of the NHS, promising to put patients and staff at the heart of its 10-year health plan
Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024 OPINION - The Standard View: The great return to the office has stalled The great return to the office appears to be stalling, if the latest passenger data from Transport for London is any guide. TfL had forecast that journeys would rise by 6 per cent in 2024/25, following an increase of 9 per cent in 2023/24. However, commuter numbers have grown by…
TechRadar · Oct 21, 2024 The UK's NHS plans on giving out 'millions' of smartwatches and smart rings – here's what we expect Could you get a free smartwatch from the UK government? Here's what we know about the new NHS plan.
Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024 NHS care can be a ‘death sentence’ for some patients – Wes Streeting Ministers have launched a ‘national conversation’ on the future of the service.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2024 ‘Time-chunking’ and great design … side hustle experts give their tips for success Nearly half of us now run a side gig alongside our regular job. Here’s how to make it work …
The Conversation · Oct 21, 2024 Ignored, blamed, and sometimes left to die – a leading expert in ME explains the origins of a modern medical scandal There is a city nearby that we hide from view. Its people are of all ages, ethnicities and classes. What unites them is a disease: all are diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis, or ME.
Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024 Ambulances 'drop and go' scheme in London is working very well, says health minister despite warnings of risks But a senior A&E doctor has raised concerns about the controversial system
The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2024 Employment rights bill will cost firms £5bn per year but benefits will justify costs, government says – as it happened Analysis from business and trade department says bill will significantly strengthen workers’ right
The National (Scotland) · Oct 21, 2024 'Turned down a peerage twice': JK Rowling rejects Kemi Badenoch's Lords offer JK Rowling has revealed that she turned down two offers of a peerage following Kemi Badenoch publicly saying she would appoint the author to the…