People urged to have their say on future of Burton’s A&E department at upcoming Consultation
A health ambassador has urged people to take advantage of patient groups to share their concerns and ask questions about … Read more
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Interactive map reveals extent of NHS ‘crisis’ in Gloucestershire
One in nine patients are facing waits of more than four hours in A&E but local trusts still need to … Read more
Consultant slams ‘insane’ plan to reduce number of hospital beds in Rutland and beyond
Plans to close the inpatient unit at Rutland Memorial Hospital and reduce the number of hospital beds across Leicestershire have … Read more
Proposal for 16-hour A&E unit at Grantham Hospital could go to consultation
A proposal to keep A&E at Grantham but cut it down to a 16-hour service could go to public consultation … Read more
STP saving claims unrealistic, finds BMA
Doubts have been raised about the credibility of the blueprints for NHS reform with which ministers expect to stave off … Read more
Clinicians and managers meet to discuss proposals for future of Lincolnshire healthcare
A meeting of more than 150 senior clinical leaders, managers and key stakeholders is taking place in Sleaford today to … Read more
Cutting hospital beds would be “lunacy,” warns senior emergency doctor
Plans to reduce bed capacity in some NHS hospitals are “lunacy” against the current backdrop of rising demand and high … Read more
Campaigners to march through city in protest at A&E changes
Protesters marched though Chelmsford city centre against plans to downgrade Broomfield Hospitals’ A&E service, which could see some of the … Read more
Campaigners express fears over proposed health service changes
Campaigners staged a demonstration against proposed changes to NHS services ahead of a meeting of Nottingham’s health bosses. Members of … Read more
Is the NHS in crisis?
The chairman of the Leeds Health Scrutiny Board certainly thinks so. In a letter to the Yorkshire Evening Post, Coun … Read more