No answers from NHS chief over STP plans as she admits: I’ve only been here five weeks
People expecting to grill NHS chiefs over “secretive” plans to carve up Hackney’s healthcare were furious to discover they could … Read more
Landmark merger creates largest CCG in the north
The merger and senior leadership team to create the largest clinical commissioning group in the north of England has been … Read more
NHS loses 9% of public health nurses in a year, triggering fresh workforce warnings
The number of health visitors working in the NHS in England has fallen by almost 9% in the space of … Read more
Retired nurse died after waiting 10 hours for hospital bed following kitchen fall
A retired nurse died after she waited 10 hours for a hospital bed, an inquest has heard. Margaret Waters, 72, … Read more
Newham campaigners oppose radical healthcare proposal
Speaking at a public meeting in St. John’s Church, Stratford, on Wednesday, “Newham Save Our NHS” campaigner and retired GP … Read more
Major NHS shake-up facing £100m plus shortfall
A major shake-up of health services across East Sussex is planned -but NHS organisations face more than a £100m funding … Read more
Apps, texts and software are all part of the NHS ‘digital revolution’
An app which allows patients to manage their own health problems may reduce admissions to A&E and take the work … Read more
Nurses to help take on a quarter of GP appointments in South West England
Nurses and other health professionals in South West England will conduct more than a quarter of GP appointments under plans … Read more
What will health and social care be like in 2021?
With no changes, the deficit in health funding in the North East could be £641million – or £904million including social … Read more
NHS chief admits trusts will miss financial target
An NHS chief has admitted for the first time hospital trusts will miss their financial target this year as forecasts … Read more