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
‘This isn’t acceptable’: outcry at state of NHS mental health care funding
A cross-party inquiry by MPs into the funding of mental health services has received more than 95,000 personal submissions in … Read more
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
Average waiting time for GP appointment increases 30% in a year
The average waiting time for a routine GP appointment has almost hit two weeks, a Pulse survey has revealed. The … Read more
Four practices set to close leaving 10,000 patients displaced
Four practices in Brighton and Hove which together service over 10,000 patients are to close after having funding pulled through … Read more
GP practice forced to stop patients booking appointments in advance
A GP practice in Carlisle has stopped allowing patients to book appointments in advance because of the immense pressure it … 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
Bedfordshire CCG launches bid to decommission IVF treatment
Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group is planning to stop funding specialist fertility services according to a consultation published last month. The … Read more
GPs told to ignore NICE statin prescribing guidance in cost-cutting drive
GPs have been told to ignore current NICE lipid modification guidelines on statin prescribing in low-risk people, under a cost-saving … Read more