‘Save A&E’ petition gets backing of 10,000 people
AN ONLINE petition designed to safeguard Broomfield Hospital against proposals to downgrade its A&E services has received almost 10,000 signatures. … Read more
NHS in Hertfordshire and west Essex faces £550million funding crisis according to savings plan
Health services in the region face a yearly £550million budget black hole unless savings are made. An NHS savings blueprint … Read more
Halt to hospital cuts is called for by Devon County Council
A pause in planned cuts to hospital services across the county is being called for by Devon County Council. There … Read more
Underfunded and overstretched – the crisis in care for the elderly
“It’s like being at home,” was the verdict that one resident at West Hall, a care home in West Byfleet, … Read more
Special report: A closer look at what radical healthcare plans mean for Grantham
This week, proposals outlining the future of healthcare for the next five years in Lincolnshire were revealed. Among them is … Read more
Is this the end for the small rural hospital?
Plans to close three rural minor injury units in the region have caused a public outcry. Mike Waites reports on … Read more
Health chiefs cut £8.5m ‘without any warning’
A key health service is set to be cut in West Herts, which could have a “catastrophic” effect upon the … Read more
Workload damages patient care, say GPs
GPs in Scotland have sent a clear message that their workload is unsustainable and is affecting patient care. A BMA … Read more
Councillor says Oxfordshire STP will ‘seriously damaged health of people’
Members of local authorities are being put under increasing pressure to inspect and reject plans that would downgrade the Horton … Read more
Demonstration amid consultation on the future of our health services
Campaigners took to the streets of Dorchester yesterday to urge people to have a say in a consultation. Dr Jon … Read more