NHS 111 investigated over claims ‘teenagers answered urgent calls’ and ‘exhausted medics pictured asleep on job’
The NHS 111 service is being investigated in the South West following allegations that teenagers had been drafted in to … Read more
GPs forced to diagnose mental illness in children ‘outside their competence’
he majority of GPs say they have to diagnose child and adolescent mental health disorders ‘above their level of competence’ … Read more
One in five London practices could close, warn LMCs
Almost one million people in London could lose their GP in the next three years, an LMC survey of GP … Read more
GP contraceptive services cuts are ‘impacting on patient care’
Public health experts have warned that cuts to GP-run contraceptive and sexual health services will lead to worse access and … Read more
Leaked report reveals scale of crisis in England’s mental health services
A leaked report by a government taskforce has painted a devastating picture of England’s mental health services, revealing that the … Read more
The postcode lottery of new mothers’ mental health services
The arrival of a baby is supposed to be one of the happiest times of a woman’s life. But for … Read more
Agencies struggle to meet NHS demand following pay cap
The ability of recruitment agencies to find nurses and doctors to fill gaps in hospital shifts has worsened since the … Read more
How councils are cutting GP sexual health services
A number of local authorities are changing the way sexual health services are provided, which is likely to lead to … Read more
GP contraceptive services cut as councils target public health budgets
Local councils in England are scaling back GP-run contraceptive and sexual health services under a new wave of cost-saving plans … Read more
The King’s fund 2016 : What the planning guidance means for the NHS
At a time when the NHS is planning for 2016/17 and beyond, this briefing considers some of the key publications … Read more