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Quarter of GP posts ‘could be vacant within decade’ as alarm raised over shortages

New estimates suggest England will need thousands more family doctors by 2030.

The Independent UK

GMB's Dr Hilary says lack of GPs is 'extremely concerning' as he fears NHS collapse

Dr Hilary estimated that 8.5 million people will currently be without a GP

Liverpool Echo

Inquiry starts into running of Captain Tom charity amid concerns

The Charity Commission became concerned about arrangements between the charity and a company linked to Sir Tom’s daughter

Wales Online

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Thursday briefing: What new data on deaths reveals about private care in the NHS

In today’s newsletter: Archie Bland breaks down a report into how Conservative reforms were linked with an increase in deaths from treatable causes

The Guardian - UK

The rise and life-changing impact of social media cancer activism

The bravery and honesty of women like Deborah James, Kris Hallenga and Jade Goody is proof one person can make a big difference, says Claire Cohen

Evening Standard

Nan, 90, left on hospital corridor for 30 hours in brutal symbol of NHS pressure

'The hospital is clearly very understaffed and demand is through the roof but leaving a vulnerable old woman for so long in a corridor is totally unacceptable'

Liverpool Echo

Urgent plea as blood donations drop to 'vulnerable' levels in Bristol

Blood stock levels have dropped significantly in the city

Bristol Post

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Scots hospital wards 'hell on earth' as staff absences soar due to Covid

On at least three occasions within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, a single nurse has been left in charge of an entire ward.

Daily Record

NHS faces ‘disastrous’ shortfall of 10,000 GPs by 2030, report warns

New research predicts ‘disaterous’ shortfall of GPs in less than 10 years

The Independent UK

Trustees of Captain Sir Tom Moore foundation face formal inquiry into charity setup

Charity Commission to investigate concerns family personally profited from charity set up in veteran’s name

The Guardian - UK

Alarm sounded over ‘growing shortage’ of GPs

New estimates suggest England will need thousands more family doctors by 2030.

The Independent UK

Probe into Captain Tom's charity with daughter 'lined up for £100k-a-year CEO role'

The Captain Tom Foundation was set up by his daughter Hannah Ingram- Moore and her husband Colin. The Charity Commission, which had begun a compliance case, has opened a statutory inquiry

Daily Mirror

Charity Commission launches inquiry into Captain Tom Foundation

The commission said the money raised for the NHS by Captain Sir Tom Moore is not part of the inquiry.

The Independent UK

NHS privatisation drive linked to rise in avoidable deaths, study suggests

Outsourcing accelerated by Lansley’s shakeup in 2012 linked to drop in care quality in landmark review

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Daily Mirror

'Treatable deaths' rise under privatised NHS services, study finds

A study of of 173 of England’s clinical commissioning groups found an annual rise in outsource spending of 1% was linked to a rise in 'treatable deaths' of 0.38% the following year

Chronicle Live

Privatising NHS services 'has led to increased deaths' from treatable causes says study

Academics estimate that 557 deaths in six years could be down to outsourcing changes

The Independent UK

Privatising NHS services ‘has led to decline in quality of patient care’

Researchers linked potentially avoidable deaths to outsourcing care to the private sector.

Irish Mirror

Ronan Keating pays tribute to tragic cancer campaigner Deborah James calling her 'a champion'

The Boyzone singer was among the thousands who sent their condolences to her family

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The Guardian - UK

Knee replacements stall in regions of England with weight rules for patients

Stricter CCGs told patients that they have to attain a certain body mass index before surgery

The Independent UK

Knee ops dropped after NHS policies on patient weight introduced, study finds

Researchers suggest the introduction of limits on access to knee replacement surgery based on a patient’s weight or BMI has seen a cut in operations.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow-based mental health call service goes 24/7 as demand soars during pandemic

NHS Scotland says it has seen a sustained increase in calls to their helplines since the beginning of the pandemic.

Daily Record

NHS Forth Valley chiefs under fire after not revealing bullying data

The information was part of a Freedom of Information request by the Scottish Conservatives.

Manchester Evening News

Manchester blood donors needed urgently as stocks fall amid 'donor and staff absences'

The city's blood donor centres are among the lowest filled centres across the country, say NHS bosses

The Independent UK

Charles views life-size sculptures honouring NHS staff for work during pandemic

He visited the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, an organisation he is now patron of.

The Independent UK

NHS app must become permanent fixture in people’s lives, says Javid

The Health Secretary said virtual GP consultations will take place through the NHS app by next March.

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