The shocking figures that reveal the crisis in Birmingham’s health service
Full story in Birmingham Mail, 1 March 2018 Shocking new figures reveal that waiting lists are soaring across Birmingham’s NHS, … Read more
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Concern that countdown for West Cumbrian maternity service is starting too early
A councillor has questioned whether a 12-month countdown for maternity services in west Cumbria should be allowed to begin before … Read more
Row over weekend GP walk-in appointments
Proposals made by a senior consultant at the Royal Cornwall Hospital to get GP surgeries to offer “walk-in” appointments at … Read more
Medway: Some non-urgent ops cancelled
The NHS Medway Foundation Trust has cancelled some non-urgent planned operations and outpatient appointments. Bosses say they’re getting in touch … Read more
Charing Cross patients praise hospital and call for greater say in its future during uncertain times for site
Patients have praised Charing Cross Hospital in a new survey and report. It was carried out by independent health charity … Read more
Inspectors warn Birmingham’s mental health services for children and young people need ‘urgent improvements’
Full story in the Birmingham Mail, 27 February 2018 Children, teenagers and young adults with mental health problems in Birmingham … Read more
Council should block Hunt’s £1bn NHS cuts says Assembly
Candidates in May’s Town Hall elections are today being called upon to pledge to block any attempt to impose £1billion-worth … Read more
Beds hospital merger delay due to ‘finances’
The proposed merger of Bedford Hospital and Luton & Dunstable Hospital has been delayed. The plan was for it to … Read more
NHS England director appointed to lead integrated care system
Article from HSJ, 22 February 2018 An integrated care system early adopter has appointed an NHS England director to lead … Read more
Families’ fears over closure of Rotherhithe specialist care home
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM), which runs Ann Moss specialist care unit in Rotherhithe, wrote to relatives … Read more