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Physician associates should ‘never be used to replace doctors’ – Streeting

Wes Streeting pledged to implement in full the findings of a review which said physician associates must not diagnose patients.

Evening Standard

Honorary degree for Lindsey Burrow, who supported late husband Rob through MND

The charity campaigner’s story is one of love, bravery and selflessness, Leeds Beckett University’s vice chancellor said.

Evening Standard

Breast surgeons see problems from procedures abroad on weekly basis, MPs told

Health officials appeared in front of the Women and Equalities Committee.

Evening Standard

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Voices: Smiling Starmer steals PMQs victory as Badenoch misses her mark

In their last clash before the summer recess, the Tory leader struggled to expose Labour's record, writes John Rentoul

The Independent UK

NHS Fife sought guidance from other health boards on trans staff policies

NHS Fife’s equality lead sought guidance from other health boards before advising that a transgender doctor could use a female changing room, a…

The National (Scotland)

Myleene Klass says investiture shows miscarriage care must be modernised

Singer-turned-campaigner joined Leona Lewis and Dame Patricia Hewitt in being recognised at Windsor Castle

Evening Standard

Urgent plea to Londoners with rare B-negative blood type to donate as NHS supplies 'worrying low'

Around 2,100 people in this donor group living in the capital have been urged by the health service to ‘boost stocks this summer’

Evening Standard

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Calls for urgent regulation of weight loss surgery tourism after 28 Britons die from medical complications in Turkey

At least 28 British people had died between 2019 and March 2024, due to complications from elective medical procedures performed in Turkey

The Independent UK

NHS Fife equality lead sought guidance on trans staff policies, tribunal told

Isla Bumba, a graduate who works as NHS Fife’s equality and human rights lead officer, gave evidence on Wednesday at a tribunal in Dundee.

The Independent UK

Labour ‘only just getting started’ says Starmer as he faces ‘tax raid’ questions

The Prime Minister told the Commons that Labour MPs will ‘happily’ face their constituents during the summer recess, which begins next week.

Evening Standard

Captain Tom’s daughter joins TikTok as ‘resilience coach’ after charity controversy

Hannah Ingram-Moore admitted in one video that recent years had ‘tested’ her

The Independent UK

Can Physician Associates Diagnose A Patient? Questions Asked As Salford Woman Misdiagnosed By NHS PA

Salford woman's death after PA misdiagnosis raises concerns over NHS use of unsupervised Physician Associates and patient safety regulations.

International Business Times UK

NHS Fife nurse cleared of gross misconduct allegations as tribunal resumes

AN NHS Fife nurse has been cleared of all internal disciplinary charges, just her employment tribunal brought against the health board over a…

The National (Scotland)

NHS physician associates should not diagnose untriaged patients, review finds

Government review says PAs sometimes used to fill roles designed for doctors, potentially exposing patients to risk

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Physician associates ‘should be banned from seeing patients without review’

A new report suggests a major change to the role of PAs in the NHS after it acknowledged they have been used as substitutes for doctors.

The Independent UK

Physician Associates should be banned from diagnosing untriaged patients, review says

Physician associates have been used as substitutes for doctors, despite having significantly less training.

The Guardian - UK

Windrush commissioner pledges to fight for justice for marginalised groups

Clive Foster aims to ‘confront uncomfortable realities’ and expand his remit to help those faced with discrimination

The Independent UK

NHS cuts could lead to another Baby P or Victoria Climbie as safeguarding staff face axe, doctors warn

Exclusive: NSPCC calls on Wes Streeting to protect safeguarding roles to help keep children safe

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Scottish hospital car park savings revealed for patients, staff and visitors

PATIENTS, staff and visitors have saved £90 million on hospital parking fees since charges were abolished, it has been announced.

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Voices: Is it time to give up on the NHS, our national religion?

COMMENT: The former health secretary Sajid Javid says we should charge £20 for GP appointments and replace the health service with a Dutch-style social insurance system – just as Wes Streeting warns the doctors that they are paving the way for Nigel Farage to do just that, writes John Rentoul

The Independent UK

Voices: Labour wants us to live like working people and do whatever working people do – but what exactly is that?

COMMENT: In the lead-up to the election, the definition was purposely rubbery in order to secure votes, writes Sean O’Grady. Now it’s just as vague, to avoid alienating a nation full of cakeists

Evening Standard

No extra money to cover resident doctor strikes, NHS trust leaders warn

The British Medical Association announced resident doctors in England would walk out for five days from 7am on July 25.

The Independent UK

Should you worry about heartburn? When to see a doctor for chest pains

A doctor explains when to get your heartburn checked out by a medical professional

The Independent UK

Why the UK is lagging behind other countries on measles vaccinations

Declining health budgets and the spread of misinformation are putting children in the UK at risk of measles, as Rebecca Thomas reports

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