More questions than answers on virtual wards
With ‘virtual wards’ being the latest big idea for NHS England to square the circle of trying to expand capacity … Read more
BMA survey finds most UK medical students struggle to afford essentials
A survey by the BMA has found that six in 10 medical students report cutting their spending on essentials such … Read more
Almost 38,000 mental health appointments miss vital 72-hour window
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has reported that nearly 38,000 vital follow-up appointments with mental health patients were missed at … Read more
Grim facts behind A&E delays
Emergency medicine consultants are again warning that NHS England’s latest A&E performance figures mean “we are seeing the sharp demise … Read more
Waiting lists met by sprint for zombie ideas
The most recent NHS England statistics show the numbers in the queue for elective treatment has now topped 6.7 million – more … Read more
Performance figures show summer crisis deepens as trolley waits hit new high
Performance figures from NHS England figures have deteriorated to record lows this month as the unprecedented summer NHS crisis deepens, … Read more
Now for the bad news as cancer care hits ‘worst ever’ performance
Barely had the BBC headlines trumpeting the achievement of virtually eliminating 2-year waits for NHS treatment in England faded from TV and … Read more
Experts warn that the cost of living crisis will add strain to ‘creaking’ NHS
Healthcare professionals warn that the cost of living crisis will add further strain to an already imperilled NHS this autumn, … Read more
DIY dentistry on the rise as 90% of NHS practices not seeing new patients
The director of the Healthwatch England watchdog has warned that incidents of DIY dentistry, including people using superglue to stick … Read more
Fresh attacks on NHS likely as Tories choose next PM
As the Tory leadership contest degenerates even further into a race to the far right in an effort to win … Read more