Regulator accused of ‘dismantling’ NICE safe staffing work
The new regulator NHS Improvement has been accused of “undermining and dismantling” official safe staffing guidance, after it was revealed … Read more
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Patients ‘at risk’ as the anaesthetists shortage is predicted to increase
The NHS faces a critical shortage of anaesthetists that could force operations to be delayed and even threaten patient safety, … Read more
Rota Gaps, Vacancies and Ageing Workforce Mounts Pressure on Hospitals
12 June 2016 UK Figures published today by the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) show that the number of consultants … Read more
Sustainability and Transformation Plans: another NHS reorganisation?
Earlier this year, new structures were announced to oversee health care in 44 areas of England. On 19 May, the … Read more
GP vacancy rates at highest recorded with one in eight positions unfilled
Around 12% of all GP posts in the UK are vacant, the highest proportion recorded, a Pulse survey has revealed. The … Read more
NHS spend on private ambulances trebles in four years
NHS spending on private ambulances for 999 calls in England has trebled in four years, BBC research has found. Ambulance … Read more
Discharging Older Patients from Hospital: an NAO report
The National Audit Office’s key findings in this report are as follows: Rising demand for services, combined with restricted or reduced … Read more
Staff shortages cited as factor in delayed discharge
Workforce capacity issues in health and social care organisations are making it difficult to discharge older patients from hospital effectively, … Read more
Save the NHS bursary
The government’s plans to scrap NHS bursaries will leave student nurses, midwives and allied health professionals with over £52,000 worth … Read more
Economists claim there will be a 6% drop in student numbers after bursary scrapped
Economists have estimated that demand for healthcare courses will drop by at least 6% following the removal of bursaries next … Read more