NHS records worst performance for third month in a row
The NHS has recorded its worst performance for the third month in a row, with hospitals missing key targets to treat A&E … Read more
GPs like me can’t help mental health patients in 10 minutes – it’s cruel
The word compassion in all Latin derived languages combines the prefix, with (com) and the root, to bear or suffering … Read more
The NHS cannot escape its financial crisis without more money – Richard Vize
Two documents released in the last few days reveal both the severity of the NHS’s financial crisis and why it … Read more
Last-minute hospital operation cancellations at 15-year high
The number of hospital operations cancelled at the last minute because of a lack of staff or beds has risen … Read more
How does this year’s NHS budget compare historically? – John Appleby
Jeremy Hunt has claimed recently that in 2016/17 the NHS will receive the sixth biggest funding increase in its history. … Read more
Deep South: Kernow’s troubles continue
There are a number of organisations in the South West beset with difficulties, financial and otherwise. But Kernow Clinical Commissioning … Read more
Rise in urgent operations being cancelled
Two trusts cancelled urgent operations at least twice for more than 20 patients, official statistics show. HSJ analysis of NHS … Read more
Deep South: Cornwall’s troubles continue
There are a number of organisations in the South West beset with difficulties, financial and otherwise. But Kernow Clinical Commissioning … Read more
‘Red risks’ identified for 111 provider switch
NHS 111 and GP out of hours services in east Kent are to be run by one organisation – but … Read more
Mental health funding not reaching front line services, survey finds
The results of a new survey have raised questions over whether funding for achieving parity of esteem between physical and mental … Read more